Maintenance & Landscaping Specialist

Grand Reserve Inn•Plymouth, CA

About The Position

The Maintenance & Landscaping Specialist is responsible for maintaining the property’s operational integrity, safety, and appearance. The role covers landscaped grounds, buildings, guest areas, winery production spaces, vehicles, and equipment. The specialist performs inspections, preventive maintenance, troubleshooting, and repairs; responds to maintenance requests; supports hospitality and winery operations; and coordinates with management, department leads, and outside vendors. The position requires a hands-on, detail-oriented approach and the ability to work independently across varied indoor and outdoor settings. This is a part-time position with flexibility required during harvest, events, peak hospitality seasons, and weather-related needs. Occasional weekends, evenings, or on-call availability may be required. The hourly rate is $23–$28, based on experience and leadership capability. Benefits and opportunities include employee wine discounts, leadership development and cross-training, and a stated advancement path to Property Maintenance Manager.

Requirements

Must have a valid California driver's license.
Strong working knowledge of general building maintenance, plumbing, electrical, carpentry, and mechanical systems.
Experience maintaining hospitality properties, agricultural operations, wineries, hotels, resorts, or large estates.
Ability to operate and maintain power tools, landscaping equipment, and light farm machinery.
Strong troubleshooting and problem-solving skills.
High attention to detail and a pride-of-ownership mindset.
Ability to work independently and manage multiple priorities.
Ability to lift up to 50 pounds.
Comfort working indoors and outdoors in varying weather conditions.
Ability to stand, walk, bend, climb ladders, and operate machinery for extended periods.
Flexibility during harvest, events, peak hospitality seasons, and weather-related needs; occasional weekends, evenings, or on-call availability may be required.

Nice To Haves

Prior experience in a winery, vineyard, Inn, hotel, or hospitality-driven agricultural property.
Familiarity with basic irrigation systems and agricultural infrastructure.
Forklift or equipment operation experience; certification is a plus.
Knowledge of safety compliance, fire readiness, and property risk mitigation.
Basic computer or mobile app skills for maintenance tracking and communication.

Responsibilities

Maintain lawns, gardens, pathways, vineyard perimeter, parking areas, fencing, and outdoor guest spaces.
Operate and maintain landscaping equipment, including mowers, trimmers, blowers, chainsaws, and irrigation systems.
Perform seasonal property tasks such as storm preparation, erosion control, leaf removal, and fire-safe compliance.
Monitor and maintain drainage systems, walkways, stairs, decks, and outdoor lighting for safety and appearance.
Inspect buildings routinely and perform preventive maintenance across the Inn, tasting room, winery production facility, offices, and staff areas.
Troubleshoot and repair minor electrical, plumbing, carpentry, drywall, painting, door and lock hardware, fixture, and appliance issues.
Respond promptly to maintenance requests to minimize downtime and guest impact.
Maintain HVAC filters and monitor basic systems; coordinate with licensed vendors when required.
Support winery production facility upkeep, including tank room, floor drains, hose storage, barrel room organization, and sanitation readiness.
Assist with setup, teardown, and maintenance for harvest, bottling, and production activities as needed.
Maintain winery equipment rooms, forklifts, pallet jacks, and production-adjacent infrastructure in coordination with the winemaking team.
Maintain guest rooms, common areas, patios, walkways, and amenities to hospitality-level standards; address quick-turn maintenance needs between guest stays.
Coordinate with Inn management to prioritize guest experience and safety.
Assist with event setup and breakdown, including furniture, lighting, outdoor infrastructure, and seasonal installations.
Oversee routine maintenance schedules for vehicles, tractors, ATVs, forklifts, farm equipment, and utility carts.
Track service intervals, oil changes, inspections, and repairs; maintain tool inventory, storage areas, and maintenance logs.
Identify equipment issues early and recommend repairs or replacements.
Serve as the point person for maintenance issues and improvements; coordinate task priorities with ownership, management, and department leads.
Maintain organized maintenance schedules, checklists, and documentation; manage outside contractors and vendors when necessary.
Maintain a clean, organized, and professional maintenance workspace.