Maintenance Technician | Part-Time | Grand River Conference Center

Oak View Group

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. 

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, and carpentry at our venue.

This role will pay an hourly rate of $15.00.

Benefits for part-time roles: 401(k) savings plan and 401(k) matching.

This position will remain open until December 25, 2026.

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.

Responsibilities

• Assume responsibility for all services and activities involving the maintenance and operations of the venue, including HVAC, electrical, mechanical, plumbing, chillers, refrigeration, boilers, and associated equipment.
• Perform maintenance on electrical systems, such as replacing light bulbs, receptacles, etc.
• Conduct general upkeep procedures, including landscaping, snow removal, salting sidewalks, painting, carpentry, and other tasks as assigned.
• Troubleshoot necessary repairs throughout the facility, concession stands, and kitchen equipment, including but not limited to sinks, ice machines, general repairs, etc.
• Operate a forklift as needed.
• Maintain knowledge of changes in pertinent federal, state, and local regulations.
• Assist with other events and operational tasks as needed to help the overall success of the building.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent is required.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office software and 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.
• Strong problem-solving skills.
• Must be able to operate a forklift.

Strengthened by our Differences. United to Make a Difference

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.

Equal Opportunity Employer

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.