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

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.

• 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.