Maintenance Lead Technician | Grand River Conference Center **Grand River Center** 1 Positions ID: 73697 Posted On 07/17/2025 **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 20250717 End Date 20250721 Featured Job TH Ad TH Comments **Similar Jobs** Sales Manager | Grand River Center Grand River Center Maintenance Trainee Express Employment Professionals Sales Manager | Grand River Center Grand River Center Assembly Technician - Mechanical Piping Express Employment Professionals Banquet Lead Diamond Jo Casino Custodian Lead Diamond Jo Casino CDL Driver Express Employment Professionals Manufacturing Technicians - 1st and 2nd shift Sedona Staffing Services Maintenance Technician Express Employment Professionals CDL Driver 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.