The Department of Facilities Management supports the mission of the University of Denver's physical resources in order to provide a healthy and safe educational environment for campus community through services of the departments of Capital Projects and Planning, Facilities Management, Parking & Mobility Services, Auxiliaries & Real Estate, and Business & Operations.

Position Summary

Under the general direct supervision of the Conversion Manager and the general direction of the Operations Manager of Auxiliary Facilities, this position will be responsible for the performance of skilled labor tasks associated with the successful production of events and conversions in assembly facility environment.

Essential Functions

In addition to following the University of Denver’s policies and procedures, principal responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

• The ability to work variable shifts including nights, weekends and holidays as dictated by the event schedule is required.
• The ability to take and follow direction in a client service based environment.
• Ability to instruct and leads non skilled laborers as needed to complete assigned tasks.
• The ability to manage minute details in the delivery of the production schedule within rigid time constraints.
• The ability to construct and repair of staging and associated equipment, assembly of portable seating, fixed seating, dasher boards and glass, riser systems, portable floor systems, special set-up equipment and storage carts/systems associated with the above-mentioned items.
• The ability to operate forklifts, high lifts, air sleds, ram paks.
• The ability to move office furniture such as tables, chairs, desks, files, supplies, utilizing flat carts, dollys, pallet jacks, etc.
• Assist with the performance of skilled and semi-skilled tasks related to general maintenance within the assembly facility to include mechanical and electrical repair, general carpentry, painting, and snow removal.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Ability to effectively communicate verbally and in writing with various building constituents through manual and electronic means.
• Preference given to dual language speakers (English/Spanish).
• Proficiency with addition, subtraction, multiplication, division, fractions, and any other such computations necessary to perform various tasks related to general maintenance and event production work.
• The ability to followed detailed instructions provided both verbally and in writing. The ability to envision projects from inception to completion and to provide a course of action for the successful accomplishment of the assigned tasks. The ability to make decisions under rigid time constraints and extreme pressure. The ability to receive direction from a number of sources and constituents and to choose the most prudent path of action.
• The employee must be able to obtain a Certified Forklift Operators license within six months of date of hire.

Required Qualifications

• A high school diploma or G.E.D.
• Three years of experience in general stagehand, theater, or assembly facility work as a lead conversion/changeover worker or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
• The employee must be able to obtain a Certified Forklift Operators license within six months of date of hire.
• Must possess a valid Colorado Drivers License and be insurable under University guidelines.
• Pass a per-employment physical exam, and lift 100 lbs.

Preferred Qualifications

• Familiar working with Computerized Maintenance Management System (CMMS) software, including WebTMA.
• Advanced general maintenance skill in either carpentry, electrical, HVAC or plumbing.
• Certified Forklift Operators license.

Working Environment

• Standard office environment.
• Unexpected interruptions occur often and stress level is moderate to high.
• Noise level is quiet to moderate.

Physical Activities

• Ability to work in front of a computer for extended periods of time.
• Occasionally required to move about the office/campus.

Work Schedule

Schedule varies based on events.

Application Deadline

Applications are accepted on an ongoing basis.

Special Instructions

Candidates must apply online through jobs.du.edu to be considered. Only applications submitted online will be accepted.

Salary Grade Number

The salary grade for the position is 06.

Hourly Range

The hourly rate for the position is $25.42.

The University of Denver has provided a compensation range that represents its good faith estimate of what the University may pay for the position at the time of posting. The University may ultimately pay more or less than the posted compensation range. The salary offered to the selected candidate will be determined based on factors such as the qualifications of the selected candidate, departmental budget availability, internal salary equity considerations, and available market information, but not based on a candidate’s sex or any other protected status.

Benefits

The University of Denver offers excellent benefits, including medical, dental, retirement, paid time off, tuition benefit and ECO pass. The University of Denver is a private institution that empowers students who want to make a difference. Learn more about the University of Denver.

Please include the following documents with your application:

1. Resume
2. Cover Letter

The University of Denver is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex (including sex stereotypes, sex characteristics, sexual orientation, gender identity, and gender expression), marital, family, or parental status, pregnancy or related conditions, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran. The University of Denver does not discriminate and prohibits discrimination on the basis of race, color, national origin, ancestry, age, religion, creed, disability, sex (including sex stereotypes, sex characteristics, sexual orientation, gender identity, and gender expression), marital family, and parental status, pregnancy, genetic information, military enlistment, or veteran status, and any other class of individuals protected from discrimination under federal, state, or local law, regulation, or ordinance in any of the University’s educational programs and activities, and in the employment (including application for employment) and admissions (including application for admission) context, as required by Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972; the Americans with Disabilities Act; Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973; Title VI and VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964; the Age Discrimination Act of 1975; the Age Discrimination in Employment Act of 1967; the Equal Pay Act; the Colorado Equal Pay for Equal Work Act; the Colorado Protecting Opportunities and Worker's Rights ("POWR") Act; and any other federal, state, and local laws, regulations, or ordinances that prohibit discrimination, harassment, and/or retaliation. For more information, please see the University of Denver's Non‑Discrimination‑Statement.

All offers of employment are contingent upon satisfactory completion of a criminal history background check.