Maintenance Lead Technician | Grand River Conference Center **Grand River Center** 1 Positions ID: 73695 Posted On 07/15/2025 **Job Overview** **Position Summary** The **Maintenance Technician** is responsible for effective preventative and planned maintenance of site assets as well as troubleshooting and repairing mechanical systems including but not limited to HVAC, electrical, plumbing, refrigeration, carpentry & general maintenance at our venue. This role pays an hourly rate of $17.00-$19.00. **Benefits for Full-Time roles: Health, Dental and Vision Insurance, 401(k) Savings Plan, 401(k) matching, and Paid Time Off (vacation days, sick days, and 11 holidays).** **This position will remain open until August 29, 2025.** **About the Venue** The **Grand River Center** is a full-service meeting and event facility located in the heart of downtown Dubuque, Iowa. Newly renovated in 2020, featuring over 80,000+ square feet of meeting and exhibition space for events up to 2,000. **Responsibilities** + Assume management responsibility for all services and activities involved in the maintenance and operations of the venue including HVAC, electrical, mechanical, plumbing, chillers, refrigeration, ice making, boilers and associated equipment. + Performs maintenance and repair of facility equipment, auxiliary systems, minor electrical and plumbing repairs. + Performs routine preventative maintenance on equipment and auxiliary systems; oils and lubricates fans, motors, pumps and generators, cleans screens, strainers, burners and automatic controls. + Accurately and timely performs tasks to ensure the highest level of efficiency in the operation returning equipment to operational status. + Troubleshoots and recommends operational methods and procedures. + Effective and timely communication with management and team members including arrival, location, departure; communicating work issues and building needs; escalating issues to management as require. + Participate in the development and administration of the Operation budget; forecast and additional funds needed for equipment, materials, and supplies. + Perform maintenance on electrical systems (replace light bulbs and receptacles, etc.) + Conduct general upkeep procedures (i.e. landscaping) and other tasks as assigned (painting, carpentry, etc.) + Troubleshoot necessary repairs throughout facility concession stands on equipment including but not limited to sinks, ice machines, general repairs, etc. + Able to operate a forklift. + Maintain knowledge of changes in pertinent Federal, State and Local regulations. + Assist with other event and operational tasks as needed to help the overall success of the building. **Qualifications** + High school diploma (or equivalent) required. + Operating knowledge of Microsoft Office software, general computer understanding of basic IT functions. + Ability to work independently and as part of a team. + Must have availability to work long hours, nights, weekends and holidays as needed. + Solid problem solving skills. + Possession of Universal CFC license preferred. + Possession of Electrical License preferred. Primary Contact 1684423045352 Jayme Mescher , Phone Phone Phone Fax jayme.mescher@oakviewgroup.com Email False False False **Job Details** Categories Arts and Entertainment Food and Beverage Maintenance/Repair Mechanic Music/Entertainment Location Dubuque, IA Shift Rotating Shift Flexible Job Type Employee Full/Part Full Time Benefits Health Insurance Dental Insurance Vision Insurance Life Insurance Retirement Plan Paid Vacation Paid Sick Leave PTO (Paid Time Off) Paid Holidays Company ID 31287 Job REQ # \# Positions 1 Start Date 20250715 End Date 20250716 Featured Job TH Ad TH Comments **Similar Jobs** Banquet Lead Diamond Jo Casino Custodian Lead Diamond Jo Casino CDL Driver Express Employment Professionals Manufacturing Technicians - 1st and 2nd shift Sedona Staffing Services Service Technician Sedona Staffing Services Automotive Service Technician or Mechanic Sedona Staffing Services Maintenance Technician Express Employment Professionals CDL Driver Express Employment Professionals Assembly Technician - Mechanical Piping Express Employment Professionals Maintenance Trainee Express Employment Professionals **Share this Job** Grand River Center **About the Company** Grand River Center is a beautiful convention center located on the banks of the Mississippi River and located in Dubuque, IA.