Campus Groundskeeper

Company: National Western Center
Location: Denver
Posted on: February 16, 2026

Job Description:

Job Description Job Description The 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. But the future National Western Center isn’t just new buildings. It’s a destination unto itself. It’s a mission-oriented place that will be lively and active all year round — with new events and experiences around every corner. The opportunity: NWC is in search of a Campus Groundkeeper. This position maintains the appearance and health of outdoor spaces on campus. This includes mowing lawns, trimming, planting, maintaining trees and flowers, weeding and removing litter. This also works with irrigation, snow and ice removal when needed. This position will work with partners as needed and departments as well to make sure things are running smoothly and objectives established by the COO. This is a multifaceted job with a broad spectrum of opportunities for professional development. You’ll join a small, nimble, collaborative, creative, and entrepreneurial team as we accelerate growth of a new events hub and innovation campus in Denver, Colorado. Help us make the reimagined National Western Center campus among the most desirable event spaces in the Denver market! What you will do: Mowing, edging, fertilizing, aerating, seeding, watering planters and lawns. Planting and winterizing pots around campus. Trimming, pruning, removal of trees and shrubs and assist with replanting program. Planting flowers, shrubs, and maintaining pollinator and other flower beds. Maintaining and operating irrigation systems to ensure adequate watering of plants and lawns at the correct times in the year while practicing sustainable methods. Hanging and set up along with striking of holiday lighting and decorations during the year. Snow and ice removal plan for campus during the year and using equipment. Preform minor repairs on grounds equipment, supervise any large contracted projects on campus. Assist with pest control plan in outdoor areas. Tracking repair times and down times of items to report on. What you will bring along: Ability to work outdoors for long periods in outdoor weather. Ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously. Work with community, staff, partners and students with programs may be required. Strong passion towards sustainability, soil health and education of best practices. Experience in Arena, Convention, Stadium is helpful. This role is physically demanding, requiring standing, walking, lifting, bending for long periods of time. Excellent oral and written communication skills. High EQ and interpersonal skills. This job may be a great fit if: 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, competency, 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 are all-in on the mission of the National Western Center. Work location and hours: This position can be performed through on-site work in Denver, Colorado. Compensation range: The range is $23.00-$25.25/HR What we can offer you: We offer family-friendly benefits and flexible work hours to all our employees. Medical, dental and vision coverage starting Day 1. Paid time off Paid parental leave 401k plan with a 4.00% company match Support for community involvement Get to know us: National Western Center is a reimagined 250-acre campus with new indoor and outdoor event venues, and more on the way! The brand-new Stockyards Event Center is a multipurpose space with two arenas, ample parking and views of the Rocky Mountains and the Denver skyline. An outdoor plaza connects it to 20 acres of hardscaped yards for outdoor concerts, festivals, large equipment trade shows, sporting events, drive-in movies and more. The center is just two miles from downtown Denver and adjacent to the RiNo Art District, with easy access from Denver International Airport via I-70. Home to CSU Spur and the National Western Stock Show, the National Western Center is an emerging urban hub for food and agriculture discovery. In 2018, the campus partners created the National Western Center Authority, a nonprofit organization responsible for operating, maintaining, programming, and promoting the National Western Center. The Authority is the primary entity responsible for ensuring the National Western Center achieves its mission. It is also responsible for developing a community investment fund benefiting the residents of the Globeville, Elyria and Swansea neighborhoods in which the campus is located. The Authority’s work is well underway in preparation for buildings being completed and the larger campus opening to the public. The Authority is guided by a 13-member board of directors. The Authority is doing business as (DBA) the National Western Center. Our mission is to convene the world at the National Western Center to lead, inspire, create, educate, and entertain in pursuit of global food solutions. Join us! We are dedicated to building a diverse community, one where employees feel a sense of belonging, and are valued for their contributions and the perspectives they bring. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex disability, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran status, or genetic information. How to apply: Please submit your resume and cover letter online at: https://nationalwesterncenter.com/careers/

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