Facilities Technician 2

brobstongroup.com - Jobboard; Dubuque (IA); On-site; USD 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

brobstongroup.com - Jobboard is looking for a Maintenance Technician in Dubuque, Iowa. This hands-on role involves performing preventative maintenance and troubleshooting on building systems and material handling equipment. Successful candidates will support operations through maintenance solutions and assist in technician training.

Key responsibilities include diagnosing and repairing conveyors and electrical systems, maintaining control components, and creating work orders. Applicants should have 3+ years experience in relevant fields and possess good communication skills.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of experience in conveyors, electrical systems, and building maintenance.
• Advanced knowledge in operation and repair of material handling equipment.
• Basic knowledge of control systems, robotics experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Troubleshoot and maintain material handling systems and conveyors.
• Diagnose electrical systems using test equipment and interpret diagrams.
• Safely operate warehouse equipment to perform maintenance tasks.

Skills

Troubleshooting

Electrical systems

Material handling systems

Communication skills

Tools

PLC

Forklifts

Pneumatic tools

Hydraulic tools

Job description

Summary

Perform preventative maintenance, troubleshooting, diagnostics, and repairs on building systems and material handling equipment at a distribution center. Support operations by developing maintenance solutions, leading preventative maintenance procedures, and assisting with technician training. Work is hands‑on and requires adherence to safety procedures and operation of warehouse equipment.

Responsibilities

• Troubleshoot, maintain, and repair material handling systems and conveyors, including motors, reducers, belt tracking, and belt lacing.
• Diagnose electrical and electronic control systems using test equipment and interpret ladder diagrams and relay logic.
• Maintain and troubleshoot control components such as motor starters, relays, sensors, timers, solenoids, drives, tachs, and encoders.
• Safely operate forklifts, scissor and boom lifts, and hand tools to perform system support tasks.
• Create and close out work orders with detailed data including labor hours, maintenance performed, and parts used.
• Lead preventative maintenance procedures and assist in training service technicians.

Requirements

• At least 3 years of experience with conveyors, electrical systems, and building maintenance.
• Advanced knowledge of operation and repair of material handling equipment and power, pneumatic, or hydraulic tools.
• Basic knowledge of control systems and PLCs; robotics experience preferred.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills and ability to work cross-departmentally.
• Ability to move up to 49 lbs and stand/walk during shifts; ability to work assigned shift hours.