Maintenance Technician

You will be the on-site bottling mechanical expert. You will lead preventative maintenance assessments and own the necessary corrective actions. Your knowledge of maintenance will maximize uptime and asset utilization.

ABOUT US:

Passion, dedication, and perseverance have been the guiding principles of Hess Persson Estates since Donald Hess founded the winery in 1978. Led by the next generation of Hess Family, we honor Donald’s legacy through our classic and new age luxury wines from California’s premiere growing regions. We pride ourselves in providing a space for our employees’ talents to shine, encouraging professional growth, and prioritizing a positive culture where we celebrate our company wins together.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Act as the on-site bottling mechanical expert. Lead preventative maintenance inspections and perform required preventative maintenance, in line with vendor specifications.
• Must be able to adjust and respond to general maintenance needs in a timely manner as directed by management.
• Perform regular services, diagnosis, repairs and maintenance on a wide variety of site utility equipment.
• Demonstrated ability to follow all safety protocols (lock-out-tag-out, personal protective equipment, etc.)
• Utilize workflow software to track PMs and other maintenance work orders.

QUALIFICATIONS REQUIREMENTS:

• Education – High school education or higher and a proficiency in mathematics required
• Valid California driver’s license and ability to be insured through our auto insurance carrier
• Ability to make basic math calculations including but not limited to percentages and ratios
• Basic English skills, both written and verbal required
• Ability to work overtime and be available for emergency calls as requested
• Ability to prioritize work, follow direction and complete tasks in a safe and timely manner
• Ability to contribute to a positive work environment by communicating and performing according to established standards is required

COMPENSATION, BENEFITS & PERKS

• Competitive hourly rate
• Annual bonus and merit increase programs
• Work on a state-of-the-art PLC based bottling line, commissioned less than a year ago.
• One shift site
• SQF certified site with a high focus on quality and safety
• Compassionate and family-oriented management team and company culture
• Comprehensive benefits package that includes medical, dental and vision insurance
• Short- and long-term disability, AD&D, and life insurance plans 100% paid by the employer
• 401k plan with a 100% company match up to first 6% an employee contributes (eligible after 6 months of employment)
• Paid Time Off (starting at 3 weeks of vacation accrual (in addition to 5 sick and 10 paid holidays)
• Wine Club Membership to Hess Persson Estates
• Employee wine discount
• A work environment where you can be your authentic self and be a part of a winning team!

This role’s compensation is anticipated to fit within the range of $33.00 - $42.00 per hour. These figures represent what we reasonably expect to pay for this position, but the actual compensation offered will depend upon numerous job-related factors, including but not limited to candidate skills, experience, knowledge and education.

Hess Persson Estates is an equal opportunity employer. We consider qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, disability, gender identity, protected veteran status, or other protected class. For more information, see the EEOC's "Equal Employment Opportunity is The Law" poster. If you need any assistance or accommodations due to a disability, please let us know at 707-265-3487.

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Hess Persson Estates: https://www.hessperssonestates.com