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

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 Big
12 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.

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.

Oversee event set-ups for concerts, commencements, exams, trade shows, 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, video boards, 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.

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.

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

Relocation assistance is available within department guidelines.

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