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

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.

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.

TheGrand River Centeris a full-service meeting and event facility located in the heart of downtown Dubuque Iowa. Newly renovated in 2020 featuring over 80000 square feet of meeting and exhibition space for events up to 2000.

• 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.

• 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.

At OVG we understand that to continue positively disrupting the sports and live entertainment industry we need a diverse team to help us do it. We also believe that inclusivity drives innovation strengthens ourpeople improves ourservice and raises ourexcellence. Our success is rooted in creating environments that reflect and celebrate the diverse communities in which we operate and serve and this is the reason we are committed to amplifying voices from all different backgrounds.

Oak View Group is committed to equal employment opportunity. We will not discriminate against employees or applicants for employment on any legally recognized basis (protected class) including but not limited to veteran status uniform service member status race color religion sex national origin age physical or mental disability genetic information or any other protected class under federal state or local law.