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
& OperatioPosition SummaryUnder 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 FunctionsIn 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 lead nonskilled 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 follow 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.
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 Operator's
license within six months of date of hire.
Must possess a valid Colorado Driver's License and be insurable under
University guidelines.
Pass a pre-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 Operator's license.
Working Environment
While performing the duties of this job, the employee frequently works in
outside weather conditions.
The employee frequently works near moving mechanical parts and in high,
precarious places and is frequently exposed to wet and/or humid conditions.
The employee is occasionall exposed to fumes or airborne particles, toxic
or caustic chemicals, and extreme heat.
The noise level in the work environment is usually high.
To adequately perform this job, individuals must have the ability to work
variable shifts and extended workdays.
Shift changes will be a routine circumstance and notice will be provided to
the employee within 24 hours of the effective new shift time frame.
Unexpected interruptions often occur, and stress level is moderate to high.
Physical Activities
Work associated with the position involves standing and walking for extended
periods, bending, climbing, crouching, sitting, and many repetitive motions.
Required to lift, push, pull and lower objects in excess of 100 pounds.
This job also requires one to work with hand and power equipment.
Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision,
distance vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to
adjust focus.
The employee must work from high ladders, scaffolding, man lifts and
catwalks.
Work Schedule
The University's administrative offices are open Monday - Friday, 8:00
