Winery Maintenance Supervisor
(Wine Jobs:
Management & Administration)
Full Time
Kelowna,
British Columbia
Primary: CedarCreek Estate Winery - Kelowna, British Columbia
Secondary: Oliver & Area, British Columbia
Start Date: Immediately
Application Deadline: May 12, 2021
As a collection of premium wineries, we are looking for a permanent Winery Maintenance Supervisor who will be responsible for the overall care and maintenance of all buildings, machinery, and equipment across our 5 medium and small wineries. Reporting to our Winery Engineer, this role will be primarily located at CedarCreek Estate Winery, and responsible for executing maintenance requirements to ensure minimal interruption or downtime for both winery and guest operations. They will also participate and support continuous improvement activities, strategic planning, and execution of capital upgrades.
Day to day responsibilities:
- Responsible for the overall condition and maintenance management of the buildings and winery equipment to ensure that they are maintained at the highest standards possible using a preventative maintenance mindset
- Act as a building systems and processes expert, providing technical support, optimizing equipment, and troubleshooting issues on machinery, controls, electrical and mechanical systems
- Utilizes computerized assets management software to ensure site assets are documented, equipment preventative maintenance is completed on time, and repair work orders are addressed in priority
- Coordinates and supervises outside contractors and service trades in a cost effective and efficient manner in obtaining cost estimates and scheduling repairs
- Completes regular monitoring and inspections of building equipment and automation systems and carries out enhancement or repairs.
- Develop maintenance plans and establish work schedules for care and maintenance of winery buildings and facilities
- Performs minor maintenance tasks on various types of equipment including fire and life safety checks, generator tests, changing filters, building and system inspections, adjustments and repairs using small hand tools
- Consults winery management and winemakers on process equipment maintenance and repairs
- Responsible for on call maintenance and light repair (i.e. replacement plumbing repairs etc.)
Must haves:
- 5 years progressive experience in maintenance or facilities management
- Hands on application of trades such as electrical, HVAC, construction
- Education in electrical, millwright or other mechanical certification or engineering degree
- Ability to prioritize and manage multiple projects and stakeholders at one time
- Strong knowledge of building systems, including electrical, mechanical, HVAC, plumbing, utilities, building envelope
- Ability to interpret blueprints, specifications and schematics
- Demonstrated ability to work across functions
- Excellent oral and written communication skills
- Advanced computer skills in MS Office/AutoCAD/DDC Systems/PLC Programing
What in It for You:
- Starting salary range: $70,000 - $80,000 + annual bonus program
- Competitive benefits package
- Diversity in work environment, you’ll get to spend your days working in high quality production and guest facilities
- Opportunity to work with a variety of stakeholders including winemakers, guest experience leaders, and external consultants
How To Apply
If this sounds like you, please apply online at www.cedarcreek.bc.ca today!