Outside Grounds Supervisor

The-Western-Stock-Show-Association; Denver (CO); On-site; USD 39,000 - 41,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical benefits

Dental benefits

Vision benefits

Paid time off

401(k) matching

Pet insurance

Job summary

National Western Stock Show seeks an experienced Outside Grounds Supervisor to lead our grounds operations in Denver, CO. This hands-on supervisory role requires operating forklifts, skid steers, tractors, loaders, and other machinery to support events, snow removal, and grounds maintenance.

You will plan and direct daily tasks, coordinate with Event Operations, and coach staff to ensure safety and efficiency. A CDL and strong English communication are essential.

Qualifications

• Significant experience operating heavy equipment including forklifts, skid steers, tractors, loaders, and dump trucks.
• Previous supervisory or leadership experience, including scheduling staff, assigning work, training employees, and ensuring accountability for performance and safety standards.
• A valid CDL with a clean MVR and successful pre-employment drug test.
• Ability to lift up to 50 pounds and stand/walk for extended periods.
• Fluency in English.

Responsibilities

• Lead and oversee daily operations of the Outside Grounds department.
• Plan and prioritize work, direct team members, and coordinate with Event Operations and other departments.
• Work hands-on with equipment to support event operations, snow removal, and grounds maintenance.
• Maintain a safe work environment, enforce safety policies, and coordinate repairs/maintenance.
• Report to the Sr. Manager of Operations and mentor team members.

Skills

Heavy equipment operation

Supervisory experience

CDL

Leadership

Safety compliance

English fluency

Tools

Forklifts

Skid steers

Tractors

Loaders

Dump trucks

Job description

Description

Outside Grounds Supervisor

National Western | Denver, CO

About National Western

We are National Western—an organization rooted in more than 120 years of history and driven by a mission to strengthen American agriculture through education, youth development, and community connection. We are stewards of the Western way of life, grounded in the values of courage, pride, integrity, grit, and loyalty. Each January, we bring this mission to life through the legendary National Western Stock Show—one of the world’s premier Western lifestyle, rodeo, and livestock entertainment events—welcoming hundreds of thousands of guests from across the globe. Beyond the Stock Show, we operate The Legacy, a world-class, year-round destination for events, experiences, and cultural connections in the heart of Denver. We are more than an event—we are a brand that lives at the intersection of heritage, community, and culture—shaping how Western lifestyle shows up in the modern world.

What We Do

The Outside Grounds team supports event set-up and tear-down, grounds maintenance, snow removal, waste management, and complex operations using heavy equipment, vehicles, and specialized tools.

As the Outside Grounds Supervisor, you will lead and oversee the daily operations of the Outside Grounds department. You will be responsible for planning and prioritizing work, directing team members, coordinating with Event Operations and other departments, and ensuring all work is completed safely, efficiently, and on schedule.

This is a working supervisor position that requires hands-on participation alongside your team. You will regularly operate equipment such as forklifts, skid steers, tractors, loaders, dump trucks, and other machinery to support event operations, deliveries, snow removal, and grounds maintenance activities.

The Outside Grounds Supervisor is responsible for maintaining a safe work environment, enforcing organizational safety policies, ensuring OSHA compliance, monitoring equipment condition, coordinating repairs and preventive maintenance, and developing team members through coaching and training.

Reports to: Sr. Manager of Operations

The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by people assigned to this position. They are not to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, and skills required of personnel so classified. All personnel may be required to perform duties outside of their normal responsibilities from time to time, as needed.

What You Need

• Significant experience operating heavy equipment, including forklifts, skid steers, tractors, loaders, and dump trucks, as well as experience using hand, power, and landscaping tools.
• Previous supervisory or leadership experience, including scheduling staff, assigning work, training employees, and ensuring accountability for performance and safety standards. Strong communication skills and the ability to lead diverse teams in a fast-paced environment are essential.
• A valid Commercial Driver's License (CDL) is required. Candidates must also possess a clean and current MVR and successfully complete a pre-employment drug test.
• Able to lift up to 50 pounds regularly.
• Able to stand, walk, bend, and work on their feet for extended periods.
• Comfortable with working indoors and outdoors in all weather conditions.
• Able to work safely around livestock and other animals.
• Able to communicate fluently in English.

Physical Demands

National Western Complex is a multi-purpose indoor and outdoor commercial and agricultural complex where dusty conditions and animals may exist. While performing the duties of this job, work is performed both indoors and outside in all weather conditions, including extreme cold, snow, wind, and rain, on varied surfaces. In this role, individuals will experience prolonged periods of standing, walking, bending.

Scheduling Requirements

As our schedule is based on events booked throughout the year, flexibility is required. This position will regularly work weekends, holidays, evenings, overnight hours, and extended shifts during major events, including the National Western Stock Show. Like almost all NWSS team members, this position will need to be on-site every day during Stock Show, typically for 12-16 hours at a time.

Compensation & Benefits

• This is a full-time hourly/non-exempt position.
• Base compensation will range from $28.00-$30.00/hour depending on experience.
• Full-time employees qualify for partial paid Medical, Dental, and Vision; family coverage is available at group rates.
• Voluntary benefits including Accident, Critical Illness, Short-Term Disability, Hospital Indemnity, and pet insurance available at discounted rates.
• 100% paid Long-Term Disability and Voluntary Life Insurance.
• Paid sick leave and vacation time.
• Upon meeting plan qualifications, a competitive 401(k) retirement plan is available with up to 7% matching.

Anticipated Closing Date: 10/30/2026; open until filled

WSSA/NWSS is a drug & alcohol-free employer with a zero-tolerance drug policy, including marijuana.

WSSA/NWSS is an equal opportunity employer and values diversity.

All offers are contingent on the successful completion of a criminal background check.