Carpenter – Denver International Airport at Denver

About Our Job

With competitive pay, great benefits, and endless opportunities, working for the City and County of Denver means seeing yourself working with purpose — for you, and those who benefit from your passion, skills and expertise. Join our diverse, inclusive and talented workforce of more than 11,000 team members who are at the heart of what makes Denver, Denver.

What We Offer

The City and County of Denver offers competitive pay commensurate with education and experience.  New hires are typically brought into the organization between $28.87-$35.00/hourly based on experience and education. We also offer generous benefits for full-time employees which include but are not limited to:

• A guaranteed life-long monthly pension, once vested after 5 years of service

• 457B Retirement Plan

• 140 hours of PTO earned within first year + 12 paid holidays, 1 personal holiday, 1 Wellness Day and 1 volunteer day per year

• Competitive medical, dental and vision plans effective within 1 month of start date

The City and County of Denver has announced furlough days, or unpaid days off, for most employees to meet a budget shortfall in 2025. There are two fixed furlough days for all limited (temporary positions with an end date) and unlimited (permanent) employees on August 29th, the Friday before Labor Day, and November 28th, the day after Thanksgiving. If you receive an offer for this position, your annual pay will determine whether you are required to take additional furlough days. Details will be discussed during the offer process for selected candidate(s).

Location & Schedule

In this position you can expect to work on site at Denver International Airport (parking is provided)

• Shifts consist of four (4) 10-hour days

• The primary shift will be discussed in interview and can be any of the shifts listed below.

• Shifts are yearlong commitments and are subject to change based on operational need.

  • Day Shift:  0500--1530 (5:00 AM--3:30 PM)

  • Swing Shift: 1430--0100 (2:30 PM--1:00 AM)

  • Graveyard Shift: 1930--0600 (7:30 PM--6:00 AM)

• Shifts are not guaranteed and are subject to change

• Denver International Airport is a 24/7/365 team operation. If staffing challenges occur, weather conditions warrant or an emergency crisis occurs, all DEN employees will be required to work extended hours and/or alternative shifts (includes nights, weekends, and holidays)

• Participates in mandatory snow removal duties  

Who We Are & What You’ll Do

Denver International Airport (DEN) is the third-busiest airport in the United States and one of the top ten busiest airports in the world, connecting our community globally through flight and business. DEN is the primary economic engine for the state of Colorado, generating more than $36.4 billion for the region annually and employing nearly 40,000 people. At DEN, we are committed to fostering a diverse, inclusive and equitable workplace. We celebrate individuality and uplift all races, ethnicities, gender identities, national origins, ages, abilities, religion, and LGBTQIA+ communities. We know that our diversity makes us stronger, and we strive to keep diversity, equity and inclusion at the center of all that we do. 

The Denver International Airport Facilities Maintenance Team is looking for a Maintenance Carpenter. In this position you will perform skilled carpentry work in the construction, maintenance, repair and alteration of building structures and facilities while following recognized procedures and techniques of the carpentry trade. You will also use hand and power tools such as saws, hammers, chisels, levels, drills, presses, sanders, table saws, joiners, planers, wood lathes, mortising machines and related carpentry tools.

As a Carpenter, you can expect to:

• Repairs/maintains building Components - walls, doors, seating, windows, ceiling, CMU block, counters, cabinets, flooring, and other fixtures and many different roofing systems within the facilities.

• Installation of metal, wood framing, and drywall.

• Uses blueprints and drawings during construction and maintenance of facilities.

• Operates and maintains construction equipment, laser levels, hand drills, woodworking machines such as band saw, mortise, drill press, power saw, joiner, shaper, wood lathe and other related power and hand tools.

• Inspects facilities and equipment to determine installation, maintenance, and repair needs.

• Perform preventative maintenance.

• Estimates materials.

• Applies productivity time guidelines and other required data to work repair forms, maintains records, and prepares daily activity reports.

• Trains and monitors maintenance personnel as needed.

• Serve as Subject Matter Expert (SME) and coordinate scheduling for various projects, including meetings with stakeholders, tenants, and airport management.

• Communicate and coordinate with airport vendors and tenants regarding carpentry-related repairs, renovations, and needs.

• Participates in snow removal duties as assigned.

• Performs other related duties as assigned or requested.

What You’ll Bring

We value diversity of ethnicity, race, socioeconomic status, sexual identity, gender, religion, language, ability, and experience and exemplify this through the makeup of our team at all levels. You'll be right at home here if you cultivate strong relationships and push yourself, your work, the people around you and Denver to the next level.

Our ideal candidate has some or all the following experience, skills, and characteristics:

• Experience in commercial construction

• Tenant finish work

• Maintenance carpentry

• Comfortable with Microsoft Office

• Experience with a computerized work order system (Maximo)

• Strong customer service skills

• Strong attention to detail and work ethic

• Flexibility to support organizational and business needs

Required Minimum Qualifications

• Education: Graduation from high school or the possession of a GED, HiSET or TASC Certificate.

• Experience: Completion of a recognized apprenticeship program in carpentry or three (3) years of experience in carpentry.

• Licensures/Certification(s): Requires a valid Driver's License at the time of application.

• Equivalency: A combination of appropriate education and experience may be substituted for the minimum education and experience requirements.

• Internal Candidates Only: Please note that probationary employees are not eligible to apply to open positions until they’ve successfully passed probation. Please only apply if you have already passed probation. 

FBI Background Check: FBI criminal background check is required for all positions at Denver International Airport (DEN). Employees are also required to report any felony convictions and/or moving violations to maintain this clearance and be eligible for continued employment. By position, a pre-employment physical/drug test may be required.

Snow / Emergency Duties: Denver International Airport is a 24/7/365 team operation. If weather conditions warrant or an emergency crisis occurs, all DEN employees can be required to work extended hours and/or shifts

Application Deadline

To be considered for this position, you must include the following on your job application (upload the attachment(s) to the Resume/CV section on the My Experience tab):

• Resume

This position is expected to stay open until 11/03/2025. Please submit your application as soon as possible and no later than 11/02/2025 at 11:59 PM.

About Everything Else

Job Profile

CJ2493 Carpenter

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Position Type

Unlimited

Position Salary Range

$28.87 - $44.75

Target Pay

$28.87-$35.00/hourly based on experience and education

Agency

Denver International Airport

The City and County of Denver provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, genetic information, age, or any other status protected under federal, state, and/or local law. 

It is your right to access oral or written language assistance, sign language interpretation, real-time captioning via CART, or disability-related accommodations. To request any of these services at no cost to you, please contact [email protected] with three business days’ notice.

Applicants for employment with the City and County of Denver must have valid work authorization that does not require sponsorship of a visa for employment authorization in the U.S.

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