Facilities Manager

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…