Seasonal Maintenance Mechanic
Description
Seasonal Maintenance Mechanic
Under the general supervision of the Production Manager, 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 at two winery properties in the Russian River Valley. This position will include driving between the facilities. The candidate should have availability to work 6 days a week from August through November, including overtime.
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.
- Have good computer skills in Windows platform and the ability to learn PLC logics.
- 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.
Wage Transparency:
The base pay for this role ranges from $25 - $29 per hour. Compensation will be determined by candidate experience, skills, and location.
At Jackson Family Wines, we respect, celebrate, and take pride in each other’s differences. Together we nurture a culture that embraces fairness, acceptance and belonging. We believe that diversity, equity, and inclusion drive our best innovation, enrich our employees, and connect us to our customers and global community. We aspire to evolve in our commitment for a better future and one that is rooted for good.