Facilities Assistant (Full Time)

Willamette Valley Vineyards•Turner, OR

1d•Onsite

About The Position

Willamette Valley Vineyards, a leading producer of world-class wines, is seeking an energetic, team player, and customer-focused individual to join our facilities team as a Facilities Assistant. This role involves performing grounds keeping and building maintenance duties, and assisting with company projects.

Requirements

Must have a valid/current Driver’s License with acceptable driving record.
Tractor driving skills needed for this position.
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.
Possess great customer service attitude with an excellent eye for details.
Ability to read basic instructions in English.

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.
Adjusts, 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 practices that improve the company’s positive impact on the environment, and supports Company’s effort to create a more sustainable, cross-cultural and “green” environment.
Other tasks as assigned by the Facilities Manager.