About Our Job

Denver International Airport is seeking a skilled Electrician Apprentice to join our Trades Program. This individual will serve in a formal, four-year training program as a skilled trades apprentice, participates in on-the-job training and classroom instruction and learns the methods, procedures, tools and equipment to become a journeyman carpenter, electrician, heavy equipment mechanic, HVAC specialist, painter and plumber.

The City and County of Denver’s Apprenticeship Program with DEN offers several benefits, including:

• 100% of the costs covered by the City and County of Denver for those with good grades and attendance.
•  8,000 hours of paid on-the-job training.
•  Wage increases each year, along with progressive levels of responsibility.
• Working with experienced members of the team to gain knowledge of Service, Commercial, and Industrial plumbing.
• Must maintain a 2.0 GPA and above during the entire duration of school.

A few of the job duties include, but not limited to:

• Assist licensed electricians on projects and tasks.
• Use of hand and power tools.
• Install electrical conduit.
• Install new electrical equipment.
• Pull and terminate wire.
• Identify and repair defective equipment.
• Relamp light fixtures.
• Document works hours and tasks.
• Learn common electrical material.
• Learns to identify, use and maintain tools and equipment used in the trade.
• Trains in and complies with standard safety rules and procedures common to the trade.
• Trains In keeping routine records, writing reports and completing forms.

By position, may be required to be on-call to address emergent needs.

If 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). *

Performs other related duties as assigned.

Employees may be re-deployed to work in other capacities in their own agencies or in other City agencies to support core functions of the City during a City-wide emergency declared by the Mayor.

Any one position may not include all of the duties listed. However, the allocation of positions will be determined by the amount of time spent in performing the essential duties listed above.

What We Offer:

Working for the Denver International Airport gives you access to great benefits and resources provided by the City and County of Denver, meaning this is so much more than a job, it’s a chance to make a difference in your own life and in the lives of people around you. Click here for the employee medical, dental, and vision benefit guide and all the other amazing reasons to see yourself here!

Some benefits include:

• Four (4) Medical plans to choose from, Dental, Vision Insurance

• HSA/FSA

• Pension Plan (DERP) and Retirement Plan - Click Here
• PTO – Accrue 132 hours in your first year + 12 paid holidays

• Short-Term and Long-Term Disability
• Development & Career Growth Opportunities

Schedule: This is a full time position, working 5 8 hour days.

Must maintain a 2.0 GPA and above during the entire duration of school

After completing four years in our apprenticeship program, DEN apprentices can test for their Journeyman License.

About You

We realize your time is valuable so please do not apply if you do not have at least the following required minimum qualifications:

Minimum qualifications:

• Education requirement: Graduation from high school or the possession of a GED, HiSET or TASC Certificate.
• Experience Requirement: One (1) year of work experience
• Education/Experience Equivalency: One (1) year of work experience.
• License/Certifications: By position, requires a valid Driver's License at the time of application.
• Licenses and certifications must be kept current as a condition of employment.

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.

About DEN:

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 37,000 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.

About Everything Else

Job Profile

CJ2607 Trades Apprentice

To view the full job profile including position specifications, physical demands, and probationary period, click here.

Position Type

Unlimited

Position Salary Range

$20.90 - $31.35

Starting Pay

$26/hour

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.

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