Demo

Maintenance Technician

QPS Employment Group
Maquoketa, IA Full Time
POSTED ON 9/8/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 11/7/2026
Position Title: Maintenance Technician

Wage: $30.00 - $40.00/hour

Are your skills not being fully utilized? Reach your maximum potential by working with QPS!

Accelerate Professional Talent Solutions has a great opportunity available for a Maintenance Technician at a company in Maquoketa, IA. This is a direct hire position. Apply now!

Maintenance Technician Responsibilities:
- Locate sources of problems by observing mechanical devices in operation, listening for problems, and using precision measuring and testing instruments
- Fabricate needed repair parts and other items by using maintenance shop machinery and equipment
- Read and interpret drawings, blueprints, electrical code specifications and schematics in order to effectively troubleshoot, maintain and repair equipment
- Diagnose, locate the cause of, and repair malfunctioning systems and components using test equipment
- Ensure proper completion of preventive maintenance requirements
- Assist to develop and improve current preventive maintenance instructions and practices
- Complete maintenance records as required to document the maintenance process
- Use computerized records to document maintenance activities
- Assist in maintaining adequate spare equipment, parts, and supply inventories by checking stock to determine inventory level; anticipating needed equipment, parts, and supplies; placing requests for needed equipment and identifying and up-channeling shortages
- Travel to supply sites as needed to perform maintenance, training, and troubleshooting of collection systems

Requirements for Maintenance Technician:
- High school diploma or general education degree (GED) with a minimum of two to three years related experience OR equivalent combination of education and experience
- Strong electrical/mechanical aptitude
- Ability to work in high stress environment
- Ability to travel regionally (~25%-50%) for overnight stays and maintain valid travel documents such as a driver's license
- Manufacturing environment experience with liquid products preferred
- Ability to manage time effectively, work independently and display solid follow up techniques
- Excellent communication skills
- Exceptional problem solving and organizational skills
- Proficient computer skills

Accelerate Professional Talent Solutions has the resources of a large company but the feel and personalized customer service of a small one. And our specialized recruiting services mean you don't just find a job. You find a role that helps you advance your career and achieve your goals - fast.

Best of all, our job matching and resume assistance services are 100% free to job seekers! We will never ask you to pay a fee.

Please note that Accelerate Professional Talent Solutions may use a virtual recruiting assistant to help screen and schedule candidates efficiently. All information collected through this process is used solely for employment purposes and is handled securely in accordance with our privacy policy.

 

Salary : $30 - $40

If your compensation planning software is too rigid to deploy winning incentive strategies, it’s time to find an adaptable solution. Compensation Planning
Enhance your organization's compensation strategy with salary data sets that HR and team managers can use to pay your staff right. Surveys & Data Sets

What is the career path for a Maintenance Technician?

Sign up to receive alerts about other jobs on the Maintenance Technician career path by checking the boxes next to the positions that interest you.
Income Estimation: 
$54,361 - $72,537
Income Estimation: 
$61,410 - $79,791
Income Estimation: 
$54,822 - $71,584
Income Estimation: 
$64,022 - $86,170
Employees: Get a Salary Increase
View Core, Job Family, and Industry Job Skills and Competency Data for more than 15,000 Job Titles Skills Library

Job openings at QPS Employment Group

  • QPS Employment Group Rapids, IA
  • Position Description: QPS Employment Group is hiring a Recruiter for our branch office in Cedar Rapids, IA . We are looking for a passionate individual who... more
  • 9 Days Ago

  • QPS Employment Group Burlington, IA
  • Position Title: Production Wage: $17.50 per hour Shift: 1st Hours: 6:15am - 3:00pm (Monday - Friday, Overtime as Needed) Reached a dead end at your current... more
  • 9 Days Ago

  • QPS Employment Group Kansas, KS
  • Position Title: Sales Executive Wage: Based on Experience Are you a driven sales professional who enjoys building relationships, developing new business, a... more
  • 10 Days Ago

  • QPS Employment Group Cresco, IA
  • Position Title: Industrial Engineer Wage: Based on Experience We are seeking a high-impact Industrial Engineer in Cresco, IA to serve as a primary change a... more
  • 10 Days Ago


Not the job you're looking for? Here are some other Maintenance Technician jobs in the Maquoketa, IA area that may be a better fit.

  • Premier Housing Management Davenport, IA
  • Job Title: Facilities Technician Property Assignment : Jackson, Taylor, Cobberstone Terrace Job Location: Davenport, IA Salary Range: $22.00-$25.00 per hou... more
  • 9 Days Ago

  • Love's Travel Stops & Country Stores Davenport, IA
  • Benefits: * Fuel Your Growth with Love's - company funded tuition assistance program * Paid Time Off * Flexible Scheduling * 401(k) – 100% Match up to 5% *... more
  • 9 Days Ago

AI Assistant is available now!

Feel free to start your new journey!