Willamette Valley Vineyards Estate in the Salem Hills is looking for a Facilities Assistant to help our team with performing skilled landscaping and manual work necessary to maintain our beautiful winery grounds.The ideal candidate will be a person that encompasses a work ethic to help ensure that the winery grounds and buildings are clean and safe for all employees and guests. This is a full-time, on-site position at our Estate in the Salem Hills.
Primary Responsibilities:
● Perform grounds keeping and building maintenance duties, and assist with company projects.
● Mow grass, plow snow, water lawns, feed and trim shrubs, tend flower beds.
● Rake, mulch, and prune grounds as necessary, plant and maintain exterior landscaping.
● Operate lawn and grounds equipment including mowers and other power equipment.
● Remove refuse and trash from grounds.
● Adjust, cleans, and perform minor mechanical work on grounds equipment.
● Sweep (or use blower) to remove debris from walkways, driveways, and parking lot, and cut down tree limbs that pose a danger.
● Apply deicer to walkways to minimize slipping danger during snow days.
● Remove recyclable materials from public areas and transports it to the designated location.
● Maintain work area in a neat and clean manner.
● Recommend and assist in implementing sustainability and “green” practices that improve the company’s positive impact on the environment.
● Other tasks as assigned by the Facilities Manager.
● Supports Company’s effort to create a more sustainable, cross-cultural and “green” environment.
Requirements:
● Must have a valid/current Driver’s License with acceptable driving record.
● Must be able to stand for long periods of time, bend, kneel, crouch, crawl, and walk staircases and hilly/uneven terrain in all weather conditions.
● Must be able to lift 50 lbs.
● Must have working knowledge of general landscaping practices and light building maintenance work.
● Must be able to operate light power equipment and be able to follow all company, state, and federal safety regulations.
● Ability to function in a team environment.
● Must be available to work peak tourism and traffic times including holidays, weekends, and evenings for events.
Other Skills:
● Ability to read basic instructions in English.
● Possess great customer service attitude with an excellent eye for details.
● Tractor driving skills needed for this position.
Willamette Valley Vineyards is an equal opportunity employer. We do not discriminate based on race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status.