Position Summary
The Facilities Manager is responsible for overseeing the maintenance, safety, functionality, and regulatory compliance of Seghesio Family Vineyards' facilities, satellite properties, direct-to-consumer spaces (DTC), and company-owned residences. This position manages preventive and corrective maintenance programs, provides hands-on technical expertise, oversees facility projects and vendors, and supervises two direct reports (Mechanic and Landscaper) while also providing hands-on technical support. The Facilities Manager works collaboratively across departments to ensure facilities and equipment operate safely, and efficiently.
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 accommodation or other reasons.
Provide technical winery and facility expertise
- Apply hands-on knowledge of facility and winery systems (refrigeration, HVAC, electrical, plumbing, controls).
- Diagnose problems, determine root causes, and schedule repair or replacement using internal labor or an outside specialist.
- Perform hands-on repairs, including chillers, HVAC, small engines, plumbing, drywall, and painting.
- Lead the bottling line: preventive maintenance, changeovers, troubleshooting, pre-run preparation, in-season response, and upgrade recommendations.
- Stay current through training, certifications, and industry resources.
Plan and coordinate maintenance activities
- Develop and manage a preventive maintenance program.
- Log, prioritize, assign, and track work orders, and update all stakeholders on status.
- Manage spare and critical parts inventory.
- Maintain records of repairs, inspections, calibrations, and service.
- Develop equipment and facility manuals, service histories, and shutdown and startup procedures.
- Oversee company housing maintenance, resident requests, inspections, and turnover repairs.
Manage capital projects, budgets, and vendors
- Plan, scope, review designs for, and oversee development projects.
- Build operational and capital budgets with Winemaking, Office, DTC, and Vineyard.
- Develop and run the RFP process.
- Manage vendors and contractors: obtain quotes, evaluate proposals, schedule work, verify completion, and confirm licensing and insurance.
- Serve as company liaison during third-party testing, servicing, and regulatory inspections.
Maintain safety, security, and SOPs
- Develop SOPs, train staff, and ensure they are followed.
- Promote safety culture and enforce safety practices (lockout/tagout, confined space, chemical, electrical) for staff, vendors, and visitors.
- Correct hazards promptly and support incident investigation.
- Inspect and document facilities and equipment.
- Administer security (keys, passcodes, alarm companies).
- Respond to facility and company housing emergencies, assess conditions, implement appropriate safety measures, and coordinate internal resources or qualified external contractors as needed.
Lead the team and coordinate across departments
- Oversee employee performance, work assignments, scheduling, training, and development while ensuring compliance with company policies and established safety procedures.
- Recruit, counsel, and manage disciplinary actions.
- Communicate regularly with Winemaking, the Tasting Room, Office, DTC, and Vineyard.
- Plan seasonally for harvest, crush, bottling, and hospitality events.
Qualifications
- Education: Bachelor's degree or associate degree preferred.
- Seven or more years of experience in winery and facilities maintenance, including supervisory responsibilities preferable.
- Must demonstrate a high level of professionalism, effectively manage conflicts and foster a positive and collaborative work environment.
- Strong project management skills.
- Experience leading, managing and developing staff.
- Must have experience with Process Wastewater and Stormwater as it pertains to management and regulatory requirements of the City of Healdsburg and Sonoma County.
- Adaptable and flexible in changing work environments.
- Proven analytical thinker with thoughtful decision making and resolution management skills.
- Strong verbal and written communication skills.
- Must be proficient with Excel, Word and other basic software. Must be able to enter data and analyze collected data for use in decision making.
- HVAC Certification is highly desirable but not required.
- Electrical Certification is highly desirable but not required. Must have basic AC and DC electrical circuit knowledge.
- Demonstrate commitment to continuous learning and professional development.
- Must have a valid driver's license.
- Ability to lift or move a minimum of 50 pounds regularly.
- Must be able to stand and work on foot for extended periods of time.
- Bilingual, English / Spanish preferred but not required.
The projected base salary range for this position is $120k -125k annually, with opportunity for a bonus.
The range is the projected compensation for this 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 and Seghesio Family Vineyards reserve the right to modify the pay range at any time in the future.