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

Oak View Group (OVG) is the global leader in premium live entertainment infrastructure and services, with a platform spanning venue development and end-to-end capabilities across venue management, hospitality, and sponsorship sales. Founded in 2015, the company serves a collection of seven world-class owned venues and a client roster of the most iconic arenas, stadiums, convention centers, music festivals, performing arts centers, and cultural institutions, spanning four continents. 

The Maintenance Lead 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 June 19, 2026.

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.

• Assume Lead 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.
• 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.
• Able to operate a forklift.
• 2+ years of previous experience as a Maintenance Technician preferred.
• 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.

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 our people, improves our service, and raises our excellence. 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.