At Crimson Wine Group, we are the guardians of 1,000 acres of pristine vineyards, iconic estates, forests, and wildlife habitats along the West Coast. Our success stems from the wide range of perspectives that our team brings to every single one of our wines – from vine to bottle and beyond. Our portfolio is cultivated to elevate any occasion and to simply make life better.

At Crimson Wine Group (CWG), we are dedicated to building an inclusive environment with a culture of belonging. We strive to create an inclusive environment where all our team members feel connected, engaged, and can live their true identities at work. Here at CWG, we celebrate the value that comes with inclusivity and different backgrounds, experiences, and perspectives, which all help foster a culture of collaboration and creativity with the wine industry as a whole. 

Under general supervision, the Maintenance Specialist performs a variety of maintenance in skilled trade areas such as carpentry, plumbing, painting, automotive, vineyard equipment, mechanical maintenance, electrical and air conditioning/heating/ventilation. Provides journey level support in electrical and routine support in a variety of others. Assignments are complex and require journey level knowledge of methods, tools, codes, procedures, and material characteristics. Tasks involve complex troubleshooting, modification, installation, repair, servicing and similar maintenance operations where detailed knowledge and experience is required. Requires a well-rounded and experienced knowledge of the practices, tools, equipment, and materials used in electrical systems at the equivalence of the completion of an apprenticeship program qualifying for journey level recognition.

Essential Duties & Responsibilities

The following reflects management’s definition of essential functions for this job but does not restrict the tasks that may be assigned. Management may assign or reassign duties and responsibilities to this job at any time due to reasonable accommodations or other reasons.

• Under minimal supervision, ability to troubleshoot, maintain, inspect, repair, or replace assigned component of electrical, refrigeration, plumbing, heating, cooling system, structural, lighting, furnishings, fixtures, and other equipment.
• Performs trade level design, installation, and maintenance of electrical systems.
• Performs required service requests for repairs and maintenance; determines nature of problem and recommends appropriate solution for winery and facilities.
• Performs skilled level repairs and modifications on buildings and grounds performing tasks such as but not limited to plumbing, electrical, welding, painting, handy-man type tasks, moving furniture, and may include offsite maintenance of properties and equipment.
• Ability to fabricate moderately complex systems including, but not limited to, piping systems, small electrical panels, control systems, or equipment to support production needs.
• Use an electrical meter up to 480 VAC in troubleshooting and repairing electrical equipment. 
• Installs, troubleshoots, repairs, and maintains a wide variety of facility plumbing, mechanical and electrical systems. 
• Conducts preventative maintenance inspections and performs required preventative maintenance actions as instructed.
• Provide maintenance support repair assistance in the fields of automotive and vineyard equipment.
• Maintain clean and orderly work areas free of hazards.
• Assist in other grounds, landscaping, or maintenance activities as needed.

Qualifications

• Years of Experience: 5 or more years’ experience in winery and facilities maintenance or equivalent.
• Education: High school diploma or GED required. Requires trade level certification in electrical systems.
• Additional understanding of mechanical, plumbing, welding, carpentry, HVAC, water systems, including pumps, plumbing, filters, sanitation, well and irrigation equipment being pluses. This includes all safety procedures and protocols.
• Requires journey level knowledge of methods, tools, codes, procedures, and material characteristics. 
• Ability to perform basic math and basic computer skills required.
• Strong organizational, problem-solving, and analytical skills.
• Versatility, flexibility, and willingness to work within constantly changing priorities with enthusiasm.
• Good judgment with the ability to make timely and sound decisions.
• Ability to work on complex projects with general direction and minimal guidance.
• Ability to understand all safety requirements and cautions.
• Ability to effectively communicate with all levels of the organization.
• Regularly lift and/or carry objects weighing 50 pounds and occasionally lift and/or carry objects weighing up to 100 pounds.
• Regularly required to stand, walk, use hands and arms to operate tools and equipment; push pull, and grasp objects; climb, twist, crouch, kneel or stoop for extended periods of time.
• Operate forklift to move supplies and equipment.
• Drive company vehicle to pick-up and deliver parts and/or supplies.
• Valid driver’s license with clean driving record.
• The ability to work overtime, and/or night shift, on-call, including emergencies is required.
• Bilingual Spanish speaking skills a plus.

All applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to all federally and state protected classes. If you require assistance to participate in the application process, please contact us at HR@Crimsonwinegroup.com.

The projected pay range for this position is $31-36 per hour in addition to annual bonus. This is the projected compensation for the position however the actual compensation offered may vary based on job-related factors such as (but not limited to) candidate qualifications, related experience and education, candidate work location and market data. Crimson Wine Group reserves the right to modify the pay range/rate at any time in the future.