Maintenance Lead Technician | Full-Time | Grand River Conference Center

Oakview Group•Dubuque, IA

67d•$17 - $20•Onsite

About The Position

Oak View Group is the global leader in venue development, management, and premium hospitality services for the live event industry. Offering an unmatched, 360-degree solution set for a collection of world-class owned venues and a client roster that includes the most influential, highest attended arenas, convention centers, music festivals, performing arts centers, and cultural institutions on the planet. 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-$20.00 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 December 12, 2025. About the Venue The Grand River Conference 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.

Requirements

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 nights, weekends and holidays as needed.
Solid problem solving skills.

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.