Facilities Tech 3

Brobston Group; Dubuque (IA); On-site; USD 52,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

Brobston Group seeks a Facilities Tech 3 to support maintenance at a distribution center, leading preventive maintenance and mentoring technicians to ensure reliability and safety.

You will troubleshoot conveyors and electrical controls, manage work orders, and communicate status to operations leaders and maintenance teams, fostering safe, efficient operations.

Qualifications

• At least 5 years of experience with conveyors, electrical systems, and building maintenance.
• Advanced knowledge of material handling equipment and power, pneumatic, or hydraulic tools.
• Ability to use work order systems, digital devices, and building automation applications.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills; basic controls and PLC knowledge preferred.

Responsibilities

• Troubleshoot, maintain, and repair material handling systems, conveyors, and electrical controls.
• Lead and audit preventative maintenance procedures and manage related work orders and parts records.
• Develop emergency repair plans and communicate equipment status to operations leaders and maintenance teams.
• Train and mentor technicians and promote safe work practices.

Skills

Conveyors

Electrical systems

Preventive maintenance

Communication

Mentoring/Training

Education

Vocational or college degree in mechanical or electrical field

Tools

Work order systems

Building automation

PLC knowledge

Job description

Summary

The Facilities Tech 3 supports building and material handling system maintenance at a distribution center. The role leads preventative maintenance efforts, troubleshoots complex equipment issues, and mentors service technicians.

Responsibilities

• Troubleshoot, maintain, and repair material handling systems, conveyors, and electrical controls.
• Lead and audit preventative maintenance procedures and manage related work orders and parts records.
• Develop emergency repair plans and communicate equipment status to operations leaders and maintenance teams.
• Train and mentor technicians and promote safe work practices.

Requirements

• At least 5 years of experience with conveyors, electrical systems, and building maintenance.
• Advanced knowledge of material handling equipment and power, pneumatic, or hydraulic tools.
• Ability to use work order systems, digital devices, and building automation applications.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills; basic controls and PLC knowledge preferred.
• Vocational or college degree in a mechanical or electrical field preferred; robotic knowledge preferred.