Facilities Manager

Crimson Wine Group•Healdsburg, CA

About The Position

The Facilities Manager oversees the maintenance, safety, functionality, and regulatory compliance of Seghesio Family Vineyards’ facilities, satellite properties, direct-to-consumer spaces, and company-owned residences. The role manages preventive and corrective maintenance programs, provides hands-on technical expertise, oversees facility projects and vendors, and supervises a Mechanic and a Landscaper. The Facilities Manager works across departments to keep facilities and equipment operating safely and efficiently. The position provides technical expertise for winery and facility systems, including refrigeration, HVAC, electrical, plumbing, and controls. It includes hands-on repairs and leadership of bottling-line maintenance, changeovers, troubleshooting, pre-run preparation, in-season response, and upgrade recommendations. The Facilities Manager also develops maintenance programs, records, manuals, and procedures; oversees company housing maintenance; manages capital projects, budgets, vendors, and contractors; and serves as a company liaison during testing, servicing, and inspections. The role develops and enforces SOPs and safety practices, addresses hazards, supports incident investigations, administers facility security, and responds to facility and housing emergencies. It oversees employee performance, assignments, scheduling, training, and development, and coordinates seasonal planning and ongoing work with Winemaking, the Tasting Room, Office, DTC, and Vineyard teams. The projected base salary range is $120,000–$125,000 annually, with opportunity for a bonus. Actual compensation may vary based on job-related factors.

Requirements

Seven or more years of experience in winery and facilities maintenance, including supervisory responsibilities, preferred.
Experience managing process wastewater and stormwater as they relate to City of Healdsburg and Sonoma County management and regulatory requirements.
Strong project management skills.
Experience leading, managing, and developing staff.
Professionalism, conflict-management ability, and the ability to foster a positive, collaborative work environment.
Adaptability and flexibility in changing work environments.
Analytical thinking, sound decision-making, and resolution-management skills.
Strong verbal and written communication skills.
Proficiency with Excel, Word, and other basic software; ability to enter and analyze data for decision-making.
Basic AC and DC electrical circuit knowledge.
Valid driver’s license.
Ability to lift or move at least 50 pounds regularly.
Ability to stand and work on foot for extended periods.

Nice To Haves

Bachelor’s degree or associate degree preferred.
HVAC certification highly desirable but not required.
Electrical certification highly desirable but not required.
Bilingual English/Spanish preferred but not required.

Responsibilities

Provide technical expertise for winery and facility systems, diagnose issues, determine root causes, and arrange repairs or replacements.
Perform hands-on repairs involving chillers, HVAC, small engines, plumbing, drywall, and painting.
Lead bottling-line preventive maintenance, changeovers, troubleshooting, pre-run preparation, in-season response, and upgrade recommendations.
Develop and manage a preventive maintenance program; log, prioritize, assign, and track work orders and communicate status.
Manage spare and critical parts inventory and maintain repair, inspection, calibration, and service records.
Develop equipment and facility manuals, service histories, and shutdown and startup procedures.
Oversee company housing maintenance, resident requests, inspections, and turnover repairs.
Plan, scope, review designs for, and oversee development projects.
Build operational and capital budgets with Winemaking, Office, DTC, and Vineyard teams.
Develop and run RFP processes; obtain and evaluate vendor proposals, schedule work, verify completion, and confirm licensing and insurance.
Serve as company liaison during third-party testing, servicing, and regulatory inspections.
Develop SOPs, train staff, and ensure procedures are followed.
Promote safety and enforce practices for lockout/tagout, confined spaces, chemicals, and electrical work; correct hazards and support incident investigations.
Inspect and document facilities and equipment, and administer keys, passcodes, and alarm-company coordination.
Respond to facility and company housing emergencies, assess conditions, implement safety measures, and coordinate internal or external resources.
Oversee employee performance, work assignments, scheduling, training, and development; recruit, counsel, and manage disciplinary actions.
Communicate regularly with Winemaking, the Tasting Room, Office, DTC, and Vineyard teams.
Plan seasonally for harvest, crush, bottling, and hospitality events.
Maintain technical knowledge through training, certifications, and industry resources.