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Maintenance Technician 1st shift

MAINTENANCE – Dubuque, IA

1st Shift, Days

 

Do you have electrical experience?  Knowledge of hydraulics and pneumatics?

 

We are seeking a full-time Maintenance Technician to install, maintain, troubleshoot, and repair equipment and structures on 1st shift in our industrial buildings.  Experience with PLCs and CNC equipment is a plus. Requires hands-on machinery, maintenance/troubleshooting experience. Technical Diploma/Associates degree is a plus. Competitive pay based on education and experience. Choose what best fits your life schedule by having the choice between working five -8-hour days (Monday through Friday) or four 10 – hour days (Tuesday through Friday) servicing the facility and machinery in Dubuque.

 

The Maquoketa Company (a subsidiary of Morrison Bros. Co.) offers competitive pay and benefits.  For confidential consideration send your resume and cover letter to:

 

Human Resources

Morrison Bros. Co.

570 East 7th Street

Dubuque, IA  52001

e-mail:  maschmitz@morbros.com

web site:  www.morbros.com

EOE

Pre-Employment Physical

& Drug Screen Required

 

 

 

 

Operations Manager | Five Flags Center

Position Summary

The Operations Manager is responsible for assisting in the administration, planning, budgeting and direction for the operations of Five Flags Civic Center including front and back of house services, technical services, information technology, conversion, custodial services, and equipment inventory control. Insures an effective and cost efficient program by controlling the Operations budget and performs related day to day responsibilities as required.

 

This role pays an annual salary of $45,000-$50,000.

 

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 September 5, 2025.

About the Venue

The Five Flags Civic Center is located in downtown Dubuque. The arena has a capacity of 4,500 guests and has the ability to transform for an occasion from concerts and sports tournaments to banquets and general sessions. The theater is a National Historic Landmark that seats 711 guests and Bijou Room is a black box theater with a capacity of 135 guests.

Responsibilities

  • Assists Assistant General Manager & Director of Facilities & directs the overall daily operation and maintenance of the facilities.
  • Plan, direct, coordinate, and review the work plan for all event changeovers; meet with staff to identify and resolve problems; assign work activities, projects and programs; monitor workflow; review and evaluate work products, methods and procedures.
  • Select, train, motivate and evaluate staff; provide or coordinate staff training; work with employees to correct deficiencies; implement discipline and termination procedures.
  • Coordinate, and review the work plan for changeover, facility maintenance and operations; meet with staff to identify and resolve problems; assign work activities, projects and programs; monitor work flow; review and evaluate work products, methods and procedures.
  • Coordinate labor hours for staff, inmates and temporary workers.
  • Report labor allocations to Director of Finance.
  • Participate in the development and administration of the Operations budget; forecast of additional funds needed for staffing, equipment, materials, and supplies; monitor and approve expenditures; implement adjustments as necessary.
  • Coordinate facility arrangements and monitor the work of contractors.
  • Ensure staff is working safely, efficiently and are aware of proper safety guidelines.
  • Order supplies and materials for maintenance programs within budget guidelines; receive and maintain supplies.
  • Maintain hazardous materials communication program, material safety data sheets and required records and permits; maintain knowledge of changes in pertinent Federal, State and Local regulations.
  • Develop and maintain an accurate record keeping system; including equipment maintenance and inventory logs.
  • Experience and working knowledge of tractors, skid steers, arena grooming equipment, grounds keeping equipment, electrical, refrigeration, and plumbing.

Qualifications

  • 3-5 years’ experience in an operations position in arena, convention center or public assembly facility with knowledge of set up/housekeeping and event coordination including progressive supervisory responsibility.
  • Familiarity with OSHA requirements.
  • Strong interpersonal skills required; including excellent verbal and written communication skills in the English language.
  • Self-motivated with excellent organizational skills.
  • Strong verbal and written communication skills in the English language.
  • Assists in events as needed.
  • Must be able to work a flexible schedule including, early mornings, evenings, overnights, weekends, holidays and extended number of consecutive days.

Maintenance Lead Technician | Grand River Conference Center

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.

 

Maintenance Supervisor | Five Flags Center

Position Summary

The Maintenance Supervisor 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 September 19, 2025.

About the Venue

The Five Flags Civic Center is located in downtown Dubuque. The arena has a capacity of 4,500 guests and has the ability to transform for an occasion from concerts and sports tournaments to banquets and general sessions. The theater is a National Historic Landmark that seats 711 guests and Bijou Room is a black box theater with a capacity of 135 guests.

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.
  • Assists in events as needed.
  • Other duties as assigned.

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.

Sales Manager | Grand River Center

Position Summary

The Sales Manager is responsible for assisting in the overall execution of the Grand River Center’s sales initiatives for both the local and regional markets. The Sales Manager may be in charge of all aspects of select self-promoted events while also assisting the Director of Sales as needed with special events and other tasks as assigned.  The Sales Manager should have strong verbal and written communications skills, the ability to manage several tasks simultaneously, be self-governed and self-motivated, possess a basic understanding of banquet and catering sales, public relations, advertising and special event planning and execution. The Sales Manager is an intricate part of the event team and is expected to recognize the value and benefits of teamwork.  Open lines of communication within the team are vital to its success and that of the company.

About the Venue

The Grand River Conference Center is a full-service meeting and event facility located in the heart of downtown Dubuque, Iowa sitting next to the Mississippi River. Newly renovated in 2020, featuring over 86,000+ square feet of meeting and exhibition space for events up to 2,000.

Responsibilities

  • Performs related work as assigned by Director of Sales & Marketing and GM.
  • Meets specified goals and objectives for venue usage by promoting the convention center to all potential clients; conducts venue tours; answers questions and provides information regarding venue services, policies and procedures; and assists clients in finalizing booking arrangements.
  • Primary sales contact for all groups within assigned market(s).
  • Set appointments and make outside calls to potential clients.
  • Make solicitation calls, assist with promotions and direct mail activities.
  • Researches, identifies and establishes the appropriateness of groups for the venue.
  • Attend industry events and tradeshows as may be required.
  • Prepare event contracts, sales folders, sales kits and correspondence to clients.
  • Enter and maintain complete and accurate information into booking system.
  • Participates in the development of newsletters and other marketing materials.
  • Prepare reports, correspondence, memoranda, agreements and forecast projections.
  • Serve as a liaison with industry representatives, the general public and other convention center departments and divisions.
  • Prepare and deliver verbal presentations to groups of various sizes.
  • Communicate clearly and concisely, both orally and in writing.
  • Working as a Manager on Duty (MOD) as required.
  • Analyzing competitors and target markets.
  • Perform other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

  • Bachelor’s Degree from an accredited college or university with major course work in sales, marketing
  • Related field and/or minimum 3-5 years of increasingly responsible experience in business-to-business sales required, preferentially with a sports facility, convention center, performing arts facility, or other multi-purpose public assembly facility
  • Prefer experience in conventions, banquets, entertainment, tradeshows, or meetings with responsibility for scheduling, arranging, and promoting meetings, lectures, exhibits, conventions, concerts, or other related events
  • High school diploma or equivalent GED required
  • Strong computer skills in the Windows environment and MS Office applications. Training on industry software will be provided
  • Ability to work a flexible schedule including nights, weekends, and select holidays as required, in addition to normal business hours if needed

Part-Time Evening Cleaning Positions

Join a Trusted Team – Evening Cleaning Positions Available!

Midwest Janitorial Service is a well-established and respected cleaning company, and we’re growing! We’re currently hiring reliable, detail-oriented individuals to join our team as part-time 2nd shift cleaners.

Whether you’re retired, semi-retired, or simply looking to earn extra income in the evenings, this is a great opportunity to become part of a professional team that values hard work and consistency.

What You’ll Be Doing:
Work takes place in industrial and office facilities after 5:30 PM. You’ll help create a safe, healthy environment by performing routine cleaning tasks including:

  • Sweeping, mopping, vacuuming
  • Disinfecting surfaces and restrooms
  • Dusting and trash removal

What We’re Looking For:
We want individuals who take pride in their work and show up ready to deliver quality service.

  • Strong attention to detail and commitment to cleanliness
  • Great customer service skills – you may interact with clients
  • Able to work safely and independently
  • Dependable attendance is a must
  • Able to bend, twist, stand for the entire shift, and lift 25–50 lbs
  • Must pass a nationwide background check
  • Some locations may require drug testing
  • Reliable transportation required

Qualifications:

  • High school diploma or GED (preferred)
  • Self-motivated and professional
  • Safety-minded and trustworthy

Why Join Us?

  • Flexible evening hours
  • Steady part-time work
  • Performance and attendance bonuses available at select locations
  • Equal opportunity employer
  • Friendly team and supportive environment

Wages vary based on facility and shift. Bonus opportunities are available for individuals who are highly reliable and consistent in their work—our clients notice and reward excellence!

Job Type: Part-time

Pay: $15.00 – $17.00 per hour

Expected hours: 10 – 20 per week

Senior Editor

RCL Benziger is looking for their next Senior Editor! This editorial role facilitates the development and updates of projects and catechetical products. You will work with our product development team to create RCL Benziger products and resources. This will be a remote position, unless living within the surrounding Dubuque, Iowa Area.

Who Is RCL Benziger?

Based in Dayton, Ohio, RCL Benziger has inspired and educated people for over 200 years with Catholic educational and faith formation materials. Known for its comprehensive textbook, digital, bilingual, and customizable resources, RCL Benziger is a leader in the marketplace providing religious education programs for Catholic schools and parishes. The RCL Benziger family of products supports catechists, educators, students, families, and individuals. RCL Benziger is a Kendall Hunt Company, a leader in customized education publishing solutions headquarters in Dubuque, Iowa. To learn more about us, visit our websites at www.rclbenziger.com and www.kendallhunt.com.

What Will You Do?

  • You will read, write, adapt, and review print and digital resources.
  • You will coordinate and plan content with freelancers, editors, and designers.
  • You will work to ensure consistency with RCLB’s style and the requirements of the United States Conference of Catholic Bishops, and other catechetical and educational principles.
  • You will support the publisher in the proposal, planning, and development of new products and resources.

Who Do We Need?

  • Someone with prior experience working with Catholic educational communities.
  • Bachelor’s degree in theology, religious studies, education, or related discipline required, or three to five years’ related experience in Catholic catechetical environments and/or editorial experience; or equivalent combination of education and experience.
  • Fluency in Spanish is strongly preferred.
  • Occasional travel is required.
  • Someone who is able to work well independently, as well as in a team environment.

Why Us? We Understand It’s More Than Just a Job!

Choosing a career path can be one of the most important decision in one’s life. Work is part of a person’s identity. People need compelling reasons to remain at a job and a company day after day, year after year. As you consider a career change, we understand the benefits an employer offers are just as appealing as the job itself.

Our companies offers:

  • Job Stability. Kendall Hunt and their family of companies have been around for more than 75 years
  • Career Growth. Gain some great experience to promote to higher roles – many of our leadership and upper management staff worked their way up in our family of companies
  • Affordable medical, dental, and vision insurance with company paid life insurance, short-term and long-term disability
  • Generous company match on 401(k) plan, as well as profit sharing
  • A generous PTO policy, plus paid holidays
  • Scholarship and tuition reimbursement

All applicants must have valid driver’s license and a bachelor’s degree.

HRDept@kendallhunt.com

An Equal Opportunity Employer

Supply Management Specialist II

There are over 7 billion people on this planet. And by 2050, there will be 2 billion more… many moving into urban centers at an unprecedented rate. Making sure there is enough food, fiber and infrastructure for our rapidly growing world is what we’re all about at John Deere. And it’s why we’re investing in our people and our technology like never before! Here the world’s brightest minds are tackling the world’s biggest challenges. If you believe one person can make the world a better place, we’ll put you to work. RIGHT NOW.

 

John Deere is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regards to, among other things, race, religion, color, national origin, sex, age, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, status as a protected veteran, or status as a qualified individual with disability.

 

Primary Location: United States (US) – Iowa  – Dubuque  
Function: Supply Chain Management (CA)
Title: Supply Management Specialist II – 114183 
Onsite/Remote:Onsite Position

  

 

Your Responsibilities

As a Supply Management Specialist II for John Deere Dubuque Works located in Dubuque, IA, you will support multi- functional procurement teams responsible for commodity management activities in Quality, Delivery and Cost. In addition, you will:

  • Develop and support ongoing relationships with assigned suppliers to monitor and improve quality and delivery performance; lead efforts to address and improve chronic supplier performance issues
  • Support the factory shared goals of on-time service delivery, material availability and asset management
  • Develop and monitor supplier and part inventory plans to mitigate supplier risk while maintaining goal- level assets; support negotiation of supply agreements with specific suppliers as necessary

VISA Sponsorship is NOT available for this position

What Skills You Need

  • 2 or more years of Supply Management experience
  • 2 or more years of experience with SAP
  • 2 or more years of experience in Microsoft Office applications, including Outlook, Word, Excel and PowerPoint
  • Ability to work collaboratively in a team environment
  • Excellent people, communication and relationship management skills
  • Experience analyzing information to make sound business decisions
  • Ability to travel domestically or internationally up to 25% 

What Makes You Standout

  • Project Management experience
  • Experience participating in a cross-functional team
  • Planning or Logistics experience
  • Inventory Management experience 

Education

Ideally, you will have a degree or equivalent related work experience in the following:

  • Bachelor’s Degree in a Supply Management, Business/Management, Science, Information Technology, Engineering or Accounting/Finance discipline 

What You’ll Get

At John Deere, you are empowered to create a career that will take you to where you want to go while working in an inclusive team environment. Here, you’ll enjoy the freedom to explore new projects, the support to think outside the box and the advanced tools and technology that foster innovation and achievement. Additionally, we offer a comprehensive reward package to help you get started on your new career path, including:

  • Flexible work arrangements
  • Highly competitive base pay and performance bonuses
  • Savings & Retirement benefits (401K and Defined Contribution)
  • Healthcare benefits with a generous company contribution in the Health Savings Account
  • Adoption assistance
  • Employee Assistance Programs
  • Tuition assistance
  • Fitness subsidies and on-site gyms at specific Deere locations
  • Charitable contribution match
  • Employee Purchase Plan & numerous discount programs for personal use

 $66,372.00  – $99,552.00  + Benefits

Follow this link to learn more about our Total Rewards Package https://bit.ly/3XCd8fL 

Must be 18 years of age or older to apply

The information contained herein is not intended to be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities and qualifications required of individuals performing the job. The qualifications detailed in this job description are not considered the minimum requirements necessary to perform the job, but rather as guidelines.

The terms of the applicable benefit plans, and all company actions administering or interpreting these plans, continue to control. Deere & Company reserves the right to suspend, amend, modify, or terminate the Plan(s) in any manner at any time, including the right to modify or eliminate any cost-sharing between the company and participants. Changes, which can be made at any time, are made by action of the company’s board of directors, or to the extent authorized by resolution of its board of directors, or by the Deere & Company Compensation Committee. In the event of a conflict between the language of the official Plan Documents and this document, the language of the official Plan Documents will control.

ACA Section 1557 Nondiscrimination Notice

The John Deere Health Benefit Plans for Salaried Employees and The John Deere Benefit Plan for Wage Employees comply with applicable Federal civil rights laws and do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, sex, age, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, status as a protected veteran, or status as a qualified individual with disability.

Quality Engineer

There are over 7 billion people on this planet. And by 2050, there will be 2 billion more… many moving into urban centers at an unprecedented rate. Making sure there is enough food, fiber and infrastructure for our rapidly growing world is what we’re all about at John Deere. And it’s why we’re investing in our people and our technology like never before! Here the world’s brightest minds are tackling the world’s biggest challenges. If you believe one person can make the world a better place, we’ll put you to work. RIGHT NOW.

 

John Deere is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regards to, among other things, race, religion, color, national origin, sex, age, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, status as a protected veteran, or status as a qualified individual with disability.

 

Primary Location: United States (US) – Iowa  – Dubuque  
Function: Factory Engineering (CA)
Title: Quality Engineer – 114202 
Onsite/Remote:Onsite Position

  

 

Your Responsibilities

As a Quality Engineer for John Deere Construction & Forestry located in Dubuque, IA, you will lead the quality activities for Skid Steer Loader product line, ensuring quality tools and processes are fully deployed. In addition, you will:

  • Serve as the quality expert / voice of quality for the Skid Steer Loader PDP
  • Drive build in quality focusing on manufacturing process capability
  • Lead project to drive warranty metrics for the product line to achieve Distinctive Product Quality levels
  • Investigate product quality problems, determine root cause, and implement corrective action
  • Integrate with design engineering on DPARs, FMEA’s and PPAPs. 

VISA Sponsorship is NOT available for this position

What Skills You Need

  • 2 or more years of experience with designing, integrating, or assembling components
  • 2 or more years of experience working in or with a manufacturing or assembly environment
  • 1 or more years of experience facilitating and leading teams through complex problems and/or projects
  • Strong communication skills demonstrated by regularly reporting project updates to management 

What Makes You Stand Out

  • 2 or more years experience with current product improvement (PDP) process
  • Strong knowledge of assembly process fundamentals and associated control methods
  • 1 or more years of experience of demonstrated deployment of Quality tools such as: 8D problem solving, FMEA, Control Plans, DPAR, DMAIC and root cause analysis 

Education

Ideally you will have a degree or equivalent related work experience in the following:

  • Bachelor Degree in Engineering or related technology degree, or equivalent related work experience

What You’ll Get

At John Deere, you are empowered to create a career that will take you to where you want to go while working in an inclusive team environment. Here, you’ll enjoy the freedom to explore new projects, the support to think outside the box and the advanced tools and technology that foster innovation and achievement. Additionally, we offer a comprehensive reward package to help you get started on your new career path, including:

  • Flexible work arrangements
  • Highly competitive base pay and performance bonuses
  • Savings & Retirement benefits (401K and Defined Contribution)
  • Healthcare benefits with a generous company contribution in the Health Savings Account
  • Adoption assistance
  • Employee Assistance Programs
  • Tuition assistance
  • Fitness subsidies and on-site gyms at specific Deere locations
  • Charitable contribution match
  • Employee Purchase Plan & numerous discount programs for personal use

 $76,860.00  – $115,284.00  + Benefits

Follow this link to learn more about our Total Rewards Package https://bit.ly/3XCd8fL 

Must be 18 years of age or older to apply

The information contained herein is not intended to be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities and qualifications required of individuals performing the job. The qualifications detailed in this job description are not considered the minimum requirements necessary to perform the job, but rather as guidelines.

The terms of the applicable benefit plans, and all company actions administering or interpreting these plans, continue to control. Deere & Company reserves the right to suspend, amend, modify, or terminate the Plan(s) in any manner at any time, including the right to modify or eliminate any cost-sharing between the company and participants. Changes, which can be made at any time, are made by action of the company’s board of directors, or to the extent authorized by resolution of its board of directors, or by the Deere & Company Compensation Committee. In the event of a conflict between the language of the official Plan Documents and this document, the language of the official Plan Documents will control.

ACA Section 1557 Nondiscrimination Notice

The John Deere Health Benefit Plans for Salaried Employees and The John Deere Benefit Plan for Wage Employees comply with applicable Federal civil rights laws and do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, sex, age, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, status as a protected veteran, or status as a qualified individual with disability.