Campus Electrician

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. The future National Western Center isn’t just new buildings; it’s a destination unto itself, a mission‑oriented place that will be lively and active all year round with new events and experiences around every corner.

The opportunity:

The Campus Electrician at the National Western Center (NWC) is responsible for the day‑to‑day event power distribution, setting and striking temporary distribution of power, and assisting with electrical infrastructure for the entire NWC campus. This includes all electrical needs per event orders, such as planning of power distribution, mobilization and demobilization of equipment. This is a multifaceted position. Aside from events, campus electricians will perform duties in operations and maintenance/preventative maintenance, renovations/alterations, projects, assessments and inspections.

You’ll be joining a small, nimble, collaborative, creative, and entrepreneurial team as we accelerate the growth of a new events hub and innovation campus in Denver, Colorado. Help us make the reimagined National Western Center campus one of the most desirable event spaces in the Denver market!

• Temporary power distribution, coordinating all exhibitor electrical orders, equipment and supplies to set up for exhibits and events
• Organize and store all equipment and supplies; track equipment and assets
• Knowledge in electrical wiring, outlets, lighting fixtures and other electrical components
• Diagnose and repair electrical equipment such as motors, transformers, switch gear, panels and other systems
• Assist with conducting regular inspections and maintenance of electrical systems to handle any issues and ensure proper functioning
• Assist with fire alarm and life safety systems, including panels, detectors and other related devices
• Work with systems and equipment from 0 through 480V in a commercial environment
• Other duties as assigned

• High School Diploma or GED preferred; associate degree or technical certification in Building Systems, Facilities Management or a related field preferred
• Colorado Journeyman License, 1‑2 years JW experience; license must be current
• Knowledge of all electrical safety codes and regulations
• Knowledge of low voltage and lighting control systems is a plus
• Forklift Certification and Scissor Lift Certification or willingness/ability to acquire within the first 60 days
• Licensing and registration must be kept current
• Knowledge of national and local building codes and safety regulations
• Ability to operate hand tools, power tools and other maintenance equipment safely and effectively
• Strong troubleshooting skills and the ability to address building system issues quickly and efficiently
• Effective communication skills, both written and verbal
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team in a dynamic environment
• Physical ability to lift, carry and move equipment as needed; may require working at heights and in confined spaces
• Experience working in a large multi‑building campus environment, preferably in a public or commercial setting

• 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, competence 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…