Facilities Technician II / III

Cakebread Cellars; California (MO); On-site; USD 41,000 - 55,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental coverage

Vision coverage

401K with match

Vacation & holidays

Volunteer days

Employee discounts

Leadership development

Job summary

Cakebread Cellars is seeking an experienced Facilities Technician II/III to maintain the winery’s infrastructure, including plumbing, electrical, carpentry and painting. You will support the Facilities Manager, oversee small repairs, and assist with capital improvement projects at our Napa Valley winery.

Ideal candidates bring a trade background, experience with building systems, and strong communication skills. California driver’s license is required.

Qualifications

• Trade background in carpentry, plumbing or electrical.
• Experience managing building systems (water, power, wastewater, comms).
• Experience overseeing contract resources for maintenance/repair.
• Project management skills desired.

Responsibilities

• Maintain and repair mechanical/electrical equipment and systems.
• Ensure permits and inspections are current for equipment and systems.
• Coordinate with service providers for preventative maintenance and repairs.
• Assist in managing capital improvement projects.
• Support Facilities Manager and oversee small repairs and maintenance tasks.

Skills

Trade background

Facilities systems

Project management

Schematics reading

Driver's license

Job description

Are you looking to be part of an industry and organization that values their employees, specializes in making a fun and high-quality product and appreciates work/life balance? If so, Cakebread Cellars has an open position for you. Our story begins in 1973 with a piece of land, a family passionate about wine and a community of friends and partners who helped bring Cakebread Cellars to life. Cakebread Cellars' wines don't just reflect the personalities of the vineyards, they also reflect the spirit of all of our employees who make our wines and winery remarkable.

We want to continue to build on that spirit by adding an experienced and hardworking Facilities Technician II / III to our team. Under the direction and where appropriate supervision of the Winery Facilities Manager, this role is responsible for maintaining and undertaking minor repairs to the operational infrastructure of the wineries and associated buildings and fixtures. This includes but is not limited to tasks associated with plumbing, electrical, carpentry and painting. This position also supports the Winery Facilities Manager in the oversight and monitoring of key equipment as well as assisting with capital improvement projects.

About us:

• We are a family-owned winery with an established reputation for producing world-class wines.
• Our success is built on quality, consistency, and continuity - characteristics we apply equally to the people, grapes, and operations of the winery.
• Our company culture is our #1 priority, come along side us as we strive for excellence!
• We love giving back to the community. We set aside dollars for community resources like health care and housing and donate to several charities.
• We value sustainability in all aspects of our business. We respect the land and our management of it – treating the soil, water and climate with care and respect regarding the next generation.

With us you will be able to:

• Work with extraordinarily passionate people. Top talent wants to work with top talent. Here you will have the chance.
• Be an integral part of a family owned company where everyone knows your name.
• Stay sharp and broaden your knowledge base, achieve new heights with a team dedicated to your professional growth.
• Enjoy the fruits of your labor!

What we will ask you to do:

I. Maintenance

• Assist in supporting the correct functioning and maintenance of mechanical/electrical equipment and systems.
• Ensure that permits and inspections are current for items such as pressure vessels, water distribution systems, wastewater ponds and the stormwater system.
• Liaise with service providers to ensure that preventative maintenance requirements are performed as required.
• Use Manager Plus facilities software for work order generation and management.
• Assist in preparing the site for any utility outages or recovery.
• Ensures preventative maintenance activities are completed at vineyard rental properties.
• Clean and maintain shop areas, work sites and storage areas.

II. Repairs

• Respond in a timely manner to identify work required to close out work orders and requests.
• Make safe and undertake minor repairs as needed in the event of components of common building system failure or departmental requests.
• Liaise with service providers to ensure that repairs are performed as required.
• Assist in undertaking clean‑up of spills etc, when beyond normal janitorial scope.
• Perform other duties as assigned by supervisory staff.
• Replace defective globes in light fixtures.
• Patch and paint building fixtures or outdoor furniture as needed.
• Assists the Facilities Manager in repairing buildings systems.
• Undertake landscaping irrigation and lighting repairs.
• Undertakes minor repairs on vineyard rental properties.

III. Stakeholder Support

• Assists in managing capital improvement projects through organizing materials and liaising with contract resources.
• Performes minor inspections and record keeping.
• Order parts for maintenance and repair activities.
• Works closely with different departments to reduce the impact of facilities activities on operations.

What you should bring to the table:

• A trade background such as carpentry, plumbing or electrical is desired.
• Experience in managing building systems (water, power, wastewater, comms etc)
• Experience in overseeing contract resources in conducting maintenance and repair.
• Project management skills desired.
• Knowledge of wine production processes and equipment desired.
• Knowledge of basic hand and power tools and their safe operation.
• Ability to read and understand schematics.
• An understanding of facilities systems and components.
• Knowledge of basic construction techniques.
• Excellent communication skills.
• Ability to interact with people from diverse cultural and socio-economic backgrounds.
• Fault finding and problem-solving skills.
• Basic computer literacy to enable work order generation and close out as well as some MS Office use)
• Valid California Driver’s License.

What we will bring to the table:

• Competitive base salary including profit sharing bonus.
• Employee focused culture.
• Full health care benefits options including medical, dental, and vision.
• 401K safe harbor plan with company match.
• Vacation, sick, and holiday pay.
• Two additional days off each year to volunteer in the community!
• Employee discounts.
• Leadership development opportunities.

Pay Transparency Notice:

The salary range offered for this position is $30.00-$40.00. This hourly range represents what we anticipate to pay for this position. However, actual compensation will be determined based on a variety of job-related factors, including but not limited to qualifications, skills, experience, and education. The Company reserves the right to modify this salary range at any time.