Vineyard Mechanic (Wine Jobs: Management & Administration)

  St. Francis Winery & Vineyards

  Santa Rosa, California

POSITION SUMMARY

This individual will perform skilled-level maintenance support on Winery and Vineyard vehicles including forklifts, tractors, trucks and other vehicles. Will conduct preventative maintenance inspections, perform scheduled preventative maintenance and inspect, troubleshoot and repair vehicles, machinery and equipment. May assist with all other Facilities departmental needs. Will consistently demonstrate the Winery’s commitment to quality, sustainable practices and energy and resource conservation in all areas.

This is a regular, hourly full-time position working approximately 8 hours a day, 5 days a week. Days/hours may vary. Overtime and/or additional hours may be required to meet operational needs, particularly during harvest.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

• Performs routine repair, modification and preventative maintenance tasks. Troubleshoots, repairs and maintains forklifts, tractors, trucks and other vehicles.
• Determines nature of vehicle problems, recommends appropriate solutions and performs necessary maintenance.
• Provides assistance with preventative maintenance of buildings, equipment and mechanical systems and with installation, repairs, modifications and ongoing maintenance of equipment, systems and facilities.
• Follows general housekeeping procedures to include work areas and tools.
• Assists in the movement and assembly of furniture, materials and equipment as needed.
• Reports any safety issues, cleaning, equipment repair and maintenance or building security concerns to supervisor or management.
• Drives forklifts, trucks and trucks with trailers and other vehicles as necessary to perform maintenance, production and/or vineyard maintenance- related activities.
• Assists with landscaping responsibilities when needed.
• Ensures safe work practices and adheres to all safety policies and procedures, including but not limited to, timely and accurate reporting of all work-related injuries and illnesses to the supervisor, promoting safety awareness to co-workers, advising the supervisor of any unsafe acts and conditions and wearing required personal protective equipment.
  

QUALIFICATIONS

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform the essential functions. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skills and abilities required. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Education/Experience/Skills

• Minimum of 3 years of maintenance experience in manufacturing environment with mechanical and/or industrial skills or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Word and Outlook beneficial.
• Knowledge of gas, diesel and small gas engines; various types of pumps; 12/24 volt electrical systems; hydraulic systems.
• Welding: MIG, AC/DC stick out of position, mainly repair, hard facing and light fab work.
• Familiar with operation and safety of AG tractors, trucks, ATV’s, UTV’s, sprayers and various types of vineyard equipment and implements.
• Good written and verbal English communication skills. Spanish language skills a plus.
• Must read and interpret instruction manuals and written work orders.
• Strong teamwork, organizational, problem-solving, and analytical skills.
• Versatility, flexibility, and a willingness and ability to work within constantly changing priorities.
• Ability to solve practical problems associated with winery/facility/vineyard maintenance and understand all safety requirements.
• Valid CA driver’s license and clean DMV record.
• Certification to operate required vehicles.

How To Apply