Maintenance Mechanic

Maintenance Mechanic

Working with wine is cool. Want to work with wine? Wineshipping is the premier logistics provider for the wine industry, trusted since 1998 to protect our clients' brands. We combine deep expertise with innovative technology to help wineries grow.

And yes—Wineshipping is a pretty cool place to work. We've been voted Best Place to Work in Napa County year after year. Plus, our facilities are climate-controlled… because wine likes to stay cool (and so do we).

The Maintenance Mechanic is responsible for the overall general maintenance of the facility and would perform tasks that would require necessary certifications and a specialized skill set.

Major duties and responsibilities include:

• Facility Fixer & Systems Sleuth: You'll be the go-to for checking out the health of our building's vital systems- AC, plumbing, electrical, and more. If it hums, buzzes, or flows, you're on it.
• Equipment Whisperer: Keep leadership in the loop with regular updates on the condition of our gear and systems. No surprises, just solid info.
• Efficiency Expert: Make sure everything runs smoothly and stays in tip-top shape. You're the reason our facilities stay functional and fabulous.
• Constant Evaluator: You've got an eye for detail and a knack for spotting issues before they become problems. Regular checkups are your jam.
• Warehouse & Assembly Wizard: Jump in on warehouse and assembly tasks when needed. You're versatile, hands-on, and always ready to help.
• Building Maintenance Hero: From minor fixes to major repairs, you keep the building safe, clean, and operational. You're the behind-the-scenes MVP.
• Preventive Maintenance Mastermind: Schedule, supervise, and execute preventive maintenance like a pro. You keep things running before they break.
• Service Call Commander: Know when it's time to call in reinforcements. You'll place service calls and make sure repairs happen fast and right.
• Record Keeper Extraordinaire: Track repairs and maintenance like a boss. Your logs are accurate, organized, and always up to date.
• Tool & Spare Parts Guru: Maintain a well-stocked supply of critical spare parts and tools. You're always prepared for whatever comes your way.
• Logistics Sidekick: Support planning and logistics to keep operations flowing smoothly. You're a key player in the bigger picture.
• Safety Sentinel: Help protect the building from fire, flood, and other hazards. You're always thinking ahead to keep everyone safe.
• Safety First Advocate: Initiate and promote safety measures throughout the facility. You're the reason people feel secure at work.
• Regulation Rockstar: Stay compliant with all local and national regulations. You know the rules; and you make sure we follow them.
• Contract Reviewer & Cost Saver: Review facility/vendor contracts and suggest ways to save money or improve service. Your insights help us spend smarter.
• Financial Watchdog: Keep management informed of anything that could impact the financial health of the facility. You're not just fixing things; you're protecting the bottom line.
• Show up and shine: be reliably present and punctual, keeping things on track and on time.

Other important aspects of the job include:

• Commitment to excellence and high standards, for yourself and for others.
• Good attention to detail – it's the little things that make the difference in good service and GREAT service for our clients. (The big things matter to them too, just saying…)
• Ability to work independently and as a member of various teams and committees.
• Versatility, flexibility, and a willingness to work within constantly changing priorities with enthusiasm.
• Ability to understand and follow written and verbal process instructions. Following the process yields reliable results. Clients like "reliable".
• Strong verbal, written, and phone communication skills.
• Bilingual welcome.
• Flexible, and able to move within other warehouse positions
• Must be able to lift 50 pounds, sit and stand for 8-10 hour shifts
• Accurate escalation and time management
• Takes initiative
• You may need to work beyond your regular work hours and occasionally on a weekend, if needed.
• Other Cool Stuff- And hey — you might get pulled into other projects too. We're a team that wears many hats, and yours might be fabulous.

Qualifications for the job include:

• Two years or more related experience or equivalent.
• Working knowledge of conveyor and material handling equipment – installation, maintenance and performance tuning.
• Forklift certified, and other machinery certifications (as needed).
• Ability to work with minimal supervision.
• Position requires flexibility in shift assignment and the capability of responding to mechanical emergencies
• Commitment to excellence and high standards
• Able to work well independently or as a member of a team, with minimal supervision

Work environment and physical demands include:

• Prolonged periods of standing/walking/sitting.
• Occasionally lift, carry and/or move up to 50lbs.
• Continually required to utilize hand and finger dexterity.
• Occasionally required to climb, balance, bend, stoop, kneel or crawl.
• Occasionally work near moving mechanical parts.
• Occasional loud noise.
• Occasional varying environmental temperature changes.

Pay and benefits include:

Benefits: 401(k), 401(k) matching, Dental insurance, Disability insurance, Employee assistance program, Flexible spending account, Health insurance, Health savings account, Life insurance, Paid time off, Referral program, and Vision insurance.

Supplemental Pay: Bonus pay.

We are an equal-opportunity employer and value diversity in our company. We do not discriminate based on race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, or marital status.