Facilities Assistant (Full Time) - Turner, OR.

WILLAMETTE VALLEY VINEYARDS; Turner (OR); On-site; USD 40,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

Willamette Valley Vineyards is seeking a Facilities Assistant to join the facilities team. The role involves groundskeeping, building maintenance, and assisting with company projects, with a strong focus on outdoor work and customer-facing responsibilities during peak tourism times.

Ideal candidates will have a valid driver’s license, tractor driving skills, and knowledge of landscaping and light maintenance.

Qualifications

• Must have a valid/current Driver’s License with acceptable driving record.
• Tractor driving skills needed for this position.
• Must have working knowledge of general landscaping practices and light building maintenance work.

Responsibilities

• Perform grounds keeping and building maintenance duties, and assist with company projects.
• Mow grass, plow snow, water lawns, feed and trim shrubs, tend flower beds.
• Rake, mulch, and prune grounds as necessary, plant and maintain exterior landscaping.
• Operate lawn and grounds equipment including mowers and other power equipment.
• Remove refuse and trash from grounds.
• Adjust, clean, and perform minor mechanical work on grounds equipment.
• Sweep (or use blower) to remove debris from walkways, driveways, and parking lot, and cut down tree limbs that pose a danger.
• Apply deicer to walkways to minimize slipping danger during snow days.
• Remove recyclable materials from public areas and transport it to the designated location.
• Maintain work area in a neat and clean manner.
• Recommend and assist in implementing sustainability and practices that improve the company’s positive impact on the environment, and support Company’s effort to create a more sustainable, cross-cultural and “green” environment.
• Other tasks as assigned by the Facilities Manager.

Job description

About this position

Willamette Valley Vineyards, a leading producer of world-class wines, is seeking an energetic, team player, and customer-focused individual to join our facilities team as a Facilities Assistant.

Essential Duties & Responsibilities

• Perform grounds keeping and building maintenance duties, and assist with company projects.
• Mow grass, plow snow, water lawns, feed and trim shrubs, tend flower beds.
• Rake, mulch, and prune grounds as necessary, plant and maintain exterior landscaping.
• Operate lawn and grounds equipment including mowers and other power equipment.
• Remove refuse and trash from grounds.
• Adjust, clean, and perform minor mechanical work on grounds equipment.
• Sweep (or use blower) to remove debris from walkways, driveways, and parking lot, and cut down tree limbs that pose a danger.
• Apply deicer to walkways to minimize slipping danger during snow days.
• Remove recyclable materials from public areas and transport it to the designated location.
• Maintain work area in a neat and clean manner.
• Recommend and assist in implementing sustainability and practices that improve the company’s positive impact on the environment, and support Company’s effort to create a more sustainable, cross-cultural and “green” environment.
• Other tasks as assigned by the Facilities Manager.

Working Conditions

• Ability to lift 50 lbs.
• Must be able to stand for long periods of time, bend, kneel, crouch, crawl, and walk staircases and hilly/uneven terrain in all weather conditions (Rain, snow, heat, hail, wind)

Minimum Requirements

• Must have a valid/current Driver’s License with acceptable driving record.
• Tractor driving skills needed for this position.
• Must have working knowledge of general landscaping practices and light building maintenance work.
• Must be able to operate light power equipment and be able to follow all company, state, and federal safety regulations.
• Ability to function in a team environment.
• Must be available to work peak tourism and traffic times including holidays, weekends, and evenings for events.
• Possess great customer service attitude with an excellent eye for details.
• Ability to read basic instructions in English.

NOTE: This job description is not intended to be all-inclusive. Employees may perform other duties at the discretion and as assigned by their supervisor and/or company leadership.