Campus Maintenance / Grounds Tech

About the role

The National Western Center (NWC) is a reimagined 250-acre campus in Denver, Colorado with a vision to be the global destination for food and agricultural discovery. It is the new home of the National Western Stock Show and Colorado State University’s Spur campus. But the future National Western Center isn’t just new buildings. It’s a destination unto itself. It’s a mission-oriented place that will be lively and active all year round — with new events and experiences around every corner.

The opportunity

NWC is in search of a Campus Maintenance / Grounds Tech. This position is responsible for the upkeep and repair of campus buildings, grounds and some equipment. This is doing ongoing preventative maintenance as well as responding to repair requests and emergencies. They will ensure that the NWC campus and buildings are safe, functional and well maintained. This position will work with partners as needed and departments as well to make sure things are running smoothly and objectives established by the COO.

This is a multifaceted job with a broad spectrum of opportunities for professional development. You’ll join a small, nimble, collaborative, creative, and entrepreneurial team as we accelerate growth of a new events hub and innovation campus in Denver, Colorado. Help us make the reimagined National Western Center campus among the most desirable event spaces in the Denver market!

What you will do

• Regularly inspect and fix as needed building and grounds infrastructure (wayfinding, pavers, fences, gates, walls, painting, doors, etc).
• Build a comprehensive maintenance program of items and timing to work on them during the year.
• Identify use levels of areas and create a program based on high, medium and low use areas to keep at highest performance levels.
• Prepared for quick response for damage on campus that needs handled and getting quick billing quotes for event closing.
• Have quick maintenance plans between shows/events to make sure facilities and campus look there best at all times.
• Maintain accurate records in MaintianX, managing par levels for supplies and equipment, always having on hand materials for needs.
• Tracking repair times and down times of items to report on.

What you will bring along

• Exceptional skills in organizing, preparing for multiple events to allow for well.
• Key ADA knowledge applicable to doors and sidewalks.
• Ability to patch and paint, paint match, have a wall and door protection plan in place for events and construction projects.
• Experience in Arena, Convention, Stadium is helpful.
• This role is physically demanding, requiring standing, walking, lifting, bending for long periods of time.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills.
• High EQ and interpersonal skills.

This job may be a great fit if

• You embrace the startup nature of the organization, and no job is below you.
• You are detail and results oriented.
• You are an entrepreneurial self-starter.
• You are a skilled problem solver who takes initiative and can communicate clearly with internal and external stakeholders.
• You act with respect, competency, and integrity.
• You work well as part of a team.
• You excel at functioning in high pressure situations while maintaining a calm, professional manner.
• You are a collaborator by nature and seek to find ways to compromise.
• You demonstrate excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• You have great time management and prioritization skills.
• You are results oriented and exercise sound judgment in your work.
• You have a track record of being dependable.
• You are excited about the opportunity to grow with the organization.
• You are all-in on the mission of the National Western Center.

Work location and hours: This position can be performed on property.

Compensation range

The hourly pay range is $19.50 – 24.50/Hr

What we can offer you

We offer family-friendly benefits and flexible work hours to all our employees.

• Medical, dental and vision coverage starting Day 1
• Paid time off
• Paid parental leave
• 401k plan with a 4.00% company match
• Support for community involvement

Get to know us

National Western Center is a reimagined 250-acre campus with new indoor and outdoor event venues, and more on the way! The brand-new Stockyards Event Center is a multipurpose space with two arenas, ample parking and views of the Rocky Mountains and the Denver skyline. An outdoor plaza connects it to 20 acres of hardscaped yards for outdoor concerts, festivals, large equipment trade shows, sporting events, drive-in movies and more.

The center is just two miles from downtown Denver and adjacent to the RiNo Art District, with easy access from Denver International Airport via I-70. Home to CSU Spur and the National Western Stock Show, the National Western Center is an emerging urban hub for food and agriculture discovery.

In 2018, the campus partners created the National Western Center Authority, a nonprofit organization responsible for operating, maintaining, programming, and promoting the National Western Center. The Authority is the primary entity responsible for ensuring the National Western Center achieves its mission.

It is also responsible for developing a community investment fund benefiting the residents of the Globeville, Elyria and Swansea neighborhoods in which the campus is located. The Authority’s work is well underway in preparation for buildings being completed and the larger campus opening to the public. The Authority is guided by a 13-member board of directors. The Authority is doing business as (DBA) the National Western Center.

Our mission is to convene the world at the National Western Center to lead, inspire, create, educate, and entertain in pursuit of global food solutions. Join us!

How to apply

Please submit your resume and cover letter online at: