Under general supervision, this position includes installations, repairs, preventative, and emergency maintenance on a wide variety of winemaking and facility equipment. Additionally, the technician will perform repairs and maintenance on support equipment, buildings, landscapes, fixtures, and systems.

ESSENTINAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Perform mechanical tasks, such as lubrication, filter replacing, and mechanical repairs to pumps, compressors, HVAC, and various equipment.
• Install, troubleshoot, and repair winery equipment, which may include welding, PLCs, electrical, plumbing and machining.
• Review service requests for repairs, and maintenance, determine nature, and recommend/perform appropriate solutions.
• Use technical publications to troubleshoot and repair equipment.
• Conduct limited technical inspections on winery equipment and perform required preventative maintenance actions.
• Perform predictive maintenance on winery equipment.
• Perform conduct corrective maintenance on winery equipment.
• Assist in the movement of materials and equipment as required.
• Ability to operate a forklift
• Assure safety standards that are used to comply with all company, city, state, and federal guidelines.
• Perform any other task as assigned.

QUALIFICATIONS

• Be a self-starter and work with limited supervision.
• Have good communication skills.
• Be able to read and write English and perform mathematical calculations.
• Be able to read and understand technical manuals and publications.
• Be able to read various types of gauges, meters and operate test equipment.
• Be able to consistently prioritize safety in the workplace
• Must be able to work overtime as necessary during Harvest season, including weekends and evenings.

BACKGROUND:

2 – 3 years winery or related industrial maintenance experience as a Maintenance Mechanic, or the equivalent technical training. Must have a thorough knowledge of mechanical systems as they relate to equipment including hydraulics, air systems, vacuum systems, air conditioning, refrigeration, etc. Must be organized with good follow-through and time management skills. Must be able to work overhead and lift and carry up to 50 pounds. Must have a valid California driver’s license.