Vineyard Mechanic (Wine Jobs: Vineyards & Cellars )

  St. Francis Winery & Vineyards

  Santa Rosa, California

St. Francis Winery & Vineyards believes that each employee has the potential to make a significant contribution to the Winery’s success. This job description is designed to outline the essential functions of the position, but is not intended to be all inclusive. St. Francis Winery expects that employees will perform additional responsibilities as necessary to ensure the success of the Winery, maximizing contributions while enhancing personal growth and development.

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.

WORK ENVIRONMENT

Job responsibilities will be performed in all areas of the winery/production and visitor center locations. Some areas of the Winery/Vineyards are cold, wet, slippery and noisy. Heavy equipment and moving parts are present in various areas of the cellar and/or bottling areas. The production department presents a work environment that can vary from a cellar setting to rooftop work. Must be able to work indoors and outdoors (field to shop) as well as at heights (ladders, scissors and snorkel lifts) and in varying temperatures.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the maintenance related duties, the employee will be required on a regular basis to walk, kneel, bend and stand for prolonged periods of time, climb stairs and catwalks, use a variety of hand, portable and industrial power tools, read, talk and hear for extended periods of time. The employee must be able to regularly lift and carry up to 55 lbs. and drive forklifts, tractors, trucks and other vehicles. Must be able to work field to shop, as well as at heights (ladders, scissors and snorkel lifts) and in varying temperatures. Must be able to work overtime and flexible schedules as needed to support winery, facility, and vineyard maintenance operations and requirements. May require handling of hazardous materials on an occasional basis. Work can be impacted by constant interruptions and urgent changes in job priorities.