Event Operations and Facility Maintenance, CU Event Center (CUEC)

University of Colorado Boulder; Boulder (CO); On-site; USD 59,000 - 62,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Relocation assistance

Medical, dental, retirement plans

Tuition assistance

Job summary

University of Colorado Boulder is seeking a facilities operations professional to oversee facility conversions and event set-ups at the CU Events Center, coordinating maintenance and repair planning for buildings and equipment.

The role involves hands-on management during concerts, commencements, exams, and large stadium events at Folsom Field, focusing on safety, reliability, and timely communication with event managers.

Qualifications

• Four years of progressively responsible experience in building maintenance, planning, scheduling, and technical event production.
• Flexibility of work schedule is required.

Responsibilities

• Oversee event set-ups for concerts, commencements, exams, tradeshows, athletic practices and competitions and conferences.
• Assess client needs and operating the event with attention to audio/visual, scoreboards, and power capacities; coordinate last-minute changes.
• Plan and schedule maintenance and repairs to various building systems; develop preventative maintenance schedules and budgets.
• Coordinate outside contractors and university staff to ensure projects are completed on schedule and to standard.

Skills

Audio/visual systems

Carpentry

Electrical

Painting

Locksmithing

Troubleshooting

Flexibility

Independent planning

Daktronics equipment

Scoreboards operation

Tools

Daktronics equipment

Scoreboards

Job description

Job Summary

The purpose of this position is to oversee facility conversions and event set-ups; manage daily maintenance operations within the CU Events Center; and coordinate the scheduling, planning, and oversight of preventative maintenance and repairs for the facility and its equipment.

Work is performed with considerable independence in organizing and prioritizing schedules based on athletic team practices/games, including football and large stadium events at Folsom Field.

This position is responsible for promoting the philosophy and objectives of the intercollegiate athletics program. This shall include adhering to the principles of the Athletics' Department's Mission Statement, Core Values Policies and Procedures, as well as the rules and regulations of the University, the Big12 Conference and the NCAA.

CU is an Equal Opportunity Employer and complies with all applicable federal, state, and local laws governing nondiscrimination in employment. We are committed to creating a workplace where all individuals are treated with respect and dignity, and we encourage individuals from all backgrounds to apply, including protected veterans and individuals with disabilities.

Who We Are

As one of 34 U.S. public research institutions belonging to the prestigious Association of American Universities (AAU)—and the only member in the Rocky Mountain region—our goal at CU Boulder is to directly affect Colorado communities through collaborative research, innovation, and entrepreneurship. Our faculty, staff, and students work with the broader community to establish outstanding connections that have lasting outcomes-both across Colorado and around the world.

What Your Key Responsibilities Will Be

Oversee event set-ups for concerts, commencements, exams, tradeshows, athletic practices and competitions and conferences.

Assess the technical needs of the client, as well as operating the event accordingly. The needs of any particular event vary greatly in scope and often require last minute alterations to allow an event to work. Examples may include: audio/visual set-ups and troubleshooting; operational knowledge of scoreboards, videoboards, forklift, spotlights, electrical power capacities; ability to assess event logistics and determine the feasibility of client requests within the venue. Regular decisions would include, but not be limited to, determining to proper frequency for preventative maintenance on equipment and systems, as well as what should actually be done at that time. Understanding the affected persons/units needs and trying to address them in the process of solving/fixing the problem. Serve as a point of contact for operation/event manager.

Plan and schedule maintenance and repairs to various building systems by assessing the problem, determining the best course of action.

Develop and implement a preventative maintenance schedule and pricing for various building systems. Recommend replacement versus repair alternatives. Determines work priorities, scheduling and staff time. Identify degradations and abnormalities in the facility's physical plant that require special knowledge, tools and expertise on the part of outside contractors. Oversee and coordinate outside contractors and University maintenance personnel in performance of duties, ensuring quality workmanship and completion on schedule. A broad-based knowledge of construction techniques and methods is required to effectively accomplish this task.

Plan and schedule equipment by designing and implementing the proper preventative schedule for equipment, machinery and tools.

This includes, but is not limited to, the maintenance of forklift batteries and hydraulics, vacuums, floor scrubbers, stage platforms, hydraulic basketball goals and furniture. Daily facility walk-throughs to help compile maintenance and project lists. Maintain inventory levels and orders requests. Familiarity with operations systems such as HVAC, plumbing, wood working, painting, and electrical for quick troubleshooting and communicating with contractors.

What You Should Know

This position is overtime eligible and will work in-person. Work schedule requires flexibility of work hours and days depending on events scheduled, including evenings, weekends, and holidays.

What We Can Offer

Starting salary range is $59,000 - $62,000.

Relocation assistance is available within department guidelines.

Additional Compensation Details

Athletic Event Tickets: Per Athletic Department Policy and NCAA regulations, Nike Elite Employee Benefit: Per Nike Elite Policy.

Benefits

At the University of Colorado Boulder, we are committed to supporting the holistic health and well-being of our employees. Our comprehensive benefits package includes medical, dental, and retirement plans; generous paid time off; tuition assistance for you and your dependents; and an ECO Pass for local transit. As one of Boulder County’s largest employers, CU Boulder offers an inspiring academic community and access to world-class outdoor recreation. In fact, CU Boulder has been named one of Forbes' America's Best Large Employers, ranking #4 among large employers in Colorado and #28 among universities nationwide. Explore additional perks and programs through the CU Advantage program.

Be Statements

Be ambitious. Be groundbreaking. Be Boulder.

What We Require

• Four years of progressively responsible experience that includes some or all of the following: building maintenance, planning, scheduling, and technical event production. Equivalent combination of education and experience may substitute.
• Flexibility of work schedule is required.

What You Will Need

• Ability to maintain and troubleshoot audio, video, broadcast, and data systems
• Proficient in PC and Mac environments
• Knowledge of carpentry, electrical, painting, locksmithing
• Knowledge of tools, methods and safety practices to complete work assignments.
• Ability to diagnose, assess and plan work assignments independently
• Willing and able to work flexible and extended hours, including nights, weekends, and holidays.

What We Would Like You to Have

• 3 to 4 years experience in athletics setting within facilities operations, maintenance, or related area.
• 2 to 4 years of experience in production and operations support of athletic, or general assembly event support at a university or educational setting.
• Experience working with Daktronics equipment and/or other scoreboard, timing systems.

Essential Services

This position is designated essential services. The incumbent is required to respond to requests for work during campus emergencies (snow, wind, rain, flood and any other natural or man-made event) and report to work for his / her regularly assigned shift during emergency campus closures.