What are the responsibilities and job description for the Maintenance Technician position at Thousand Islands Winery®?
Established in 2002, the Thousand Islands Winery® has established itself as a regional landmark in the Thousand Islands region of New York. Thousand Islands Winery is the largest wine producer in the Thousand Islands and is located in Alexandria Bay, NY. It is a premium wine making facility with production, farming, and wine distribution operations. In 2009, it was named as New York’s “Winery of the Year” by the New York Wine and Grape Foundation.
The Thousand Islands Winery®has an immediate opening for a General Maintenance Technician. The Maintenance Technician is responsible for performing mechanical maintenance on the winery's general equipment, vehicle fleet, and farm equipment.
PRIMARY DUTIES:
- Ensure the efficient utilization of winery maintenance shop and equipment.
- Perform mechanical maintenance on the winery's general equipment, vehicle fleet, and farm equipment.
- Follow standard operating procedures, make decisions and recommendations, analyze and troubleshoot maintenance problems
- Establish preventative maintenance and daily work schedules, maintenance records, and inventory of equipment.
- Oversee contracted work that cannot be completed "In House".
- Ensure OSHA compliance.
- QUALIFICATIONS AND REQUIREMENTS INCLUDE:
- 3 years related maintenance experience.
- Completion of technical training in mechanics, HVAC, electrical, plumbing, welding or equivalent experience.
- Previous winery, beverage, or dairy plant experience highly desired.
- Must be computer literate; MS Office Suite, Excel, Powerpoint.
- Valid Class B CDL drivers’ license is desired.
- Ability to lift and carry up to 38 lbs.
- Military maintenance backgrounds are encouraged to apply.
- A flexible work schedule for proper execution of the job. Weekends and evenings will be required during peak season.
Must be at least 21 years of age.
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $18.00 - $20.00 per hour
Expected hours: 32 – 40 per week
Schedule:
- 8 hour shift
- Monday to Friday
- Weekends as needed
Work Location: In person
Salary : $18 - $20