Facilities & Maintenance Lead - Farm & Winery Ops

Huber's Orchard & Winery; Borden (IN); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Huber's Orchard & Winery in Borden, IN 47106 is seeking a Maintenance Manager to oversee facilities, equipment, and infrastructure maintenance. You will lead a team, implement preventive programs, and support farm, winery, retail, and agritourism operations to ensure safety, reliability, and high standards.

The role requires strong technical leadership, hands-on problem solving, and dedication to safety during harvest seasons and peak events.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of progressive experience in maintenance, mechanical systems, or facilities management.
• Strong troubleshooting and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to read technical manuals, blueprints, and schematics.
• Experience maintaining agricultural equipment preferred.
• Prior supervisory experience is strongly preferred.
• Ability to lift up to 75 lbs.

Responsibilities

• Supervise, train, and evaluate maintenance staff.
• Develop work schedules and assign daily tasks.
• Foster a culture of safety, accountability, and responsiveness.
• Provide hands-on leadership during complex repairs.
• Develop and implement comprehensive preventative maintenance programs.
• Oversee repairs involving electrical, plumbing, HVAC, carpentry, structural systems, and mechanical components.
• Ensure minimal downtime of critical systems and equipment.
• Oversee maintenance and repair of tractors, farm equipment, utility vehicles, small engines, and operational machinery.
• Coordinate with the Farm Manager regarding agricultural equipment needs.
• Ensure safe operation and timely servicing of all machinery.
• Enforce OSHA standards and workplace safety protocols.
• Ensure proper chemical storage, equipment guarding, and hazard mitigation.
• Conduct routine safety inspections and correct potential hazards.
• Maintain emergency response readiness for power outages, storms, and equipment failures.

Skills

Supervisory experience

Troubleshooting

Blueprints

Electrical knowledge

HVAC knowledge

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

Huber's Orchard & Winery in Borden, IN 47106 is seeking a Maintenance Manager to oversee facilities, equipment, and infrastructure maintenance. You will lead a team, implement preventive programs, and support farm, winery, retail, and agritourism operations to ensure safety, reliability, and high standards.

The role requires strong technical leadership, hands-on problem solving, and dedication to safety during harvest seasons and peak events.