Job Summary:

Under general supervision, performs a wide variety of managerial, supervisory, and skilled mechanic duties to assist in the preparation of budgets, direct maintenance staff, install, troubleshoot, repair, and modify mechanical equipment within the winery, waste water management, and grounds.

Duties/Responsibilities:

•  Manages all activities and staff involved in the design, construction, coordination, modification, maintenance and administration of company facilities and equipment.
•  Coordinates the investigation and evaluation of new materials, systems and equipment which may benefit the company in its facility program and maintenance of MSDS.
•  Participates in weekly maintenance meetings as the representative for the MNT DPT.
•  Assists in preparation of annual maintenance department budgets, accountable for overall general performance of maintenance department and adherence to budget.
•  Manages maintenance work orders, development of facility maintenance calendar, preventative maintenance schedule, responsible for supervision of affected employees.
•  Responsible for submission of completed work orders, management of workload, and delegation of tasks to maintenance department staff.
•  Participates in hiring, training, and development of maintenance department staff.
•  Assembles and installs mechanical and electromechanical equipment and systems as needed.
•  Troubleshoots and repairs mechanical equipment and systems as needed.
•  Performs preventative maintenance on Winery equipment, sanitation, non-certified welding, wiring, and simple machining operations incidental to repair and maintenance tasks as needed.

Required Skills/Abilities:

Essential:

•  Team player with ability to negotiate with intra/inter organizational cross-functional teams.
•  Strong interpersonal skills, ability to supervise maintenance department staff (3-5 employees).
•  Strong time management skills, adaptability and flexibility.
•  Computer literacy skills (MS Office)
•  Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
•  Careful adherence and improvement of safety protocols during maintenance and operation of all affected winery equipment.

Desirable:

•  Relevant experience in the wine and spirits industry
•  Bilingual (English/Spanish) preferred
•  Forklift certified
•  Class A or B license and operation of dump truck

Education and Experience:

•  Requires knowledge of the practices, tools, equipment, and materials used in the entire winemaking facility, vineyard and grounds. Continued education may be required.
•  Equipment and Software used: Microsoft office suite, proprietary website software.

Physical Requirements:

•  Standing - Frequently
•  Cold work environment
•  Reaching - Frequently
•  High noise level
•  Lifting and Carrying up to S0lbs – Occasionally
•  Exposure to hazards - electrical shock
•  Exposed to fumes, gases, and hazardous chemicals.

Benefits:

401(k)
401(k) matching
Dental insurance
Employee discount
Flexible spending account
Health insurance
Health savings account
Life insurance
Paid time off
Tuition reimbursement
Vision insurance

Hourly, Non-Exempt
Monday to Friday, 40 hours/week, overtime as required
Reports to: General Manager