Vineyard Maintenance Technician

Andrew Peller Ltd•Oliver, BC

8d•Onsite

About The Position

At Andrew Peller Limited (APL), our mission is to be Canada’s #1 branded wine and craft beverage company by delivering the perfect brand experience for every lifestyle and occasion. Through our commitment to excellence, honouring our roots, owning it, fostering belonging and driving to succeed, we inspire teammates to be extraordinary every day. We are one of Canada's largest and oldest wine companies with a rich heritage in quality winemaking. We produce some of Canada's most recognized brands and offer our teammates a challenging and rewarding employment experience. The Vineyard Maintenance Technician is responsible for the maintenance, repair, and ongoing optimization of vineyard and agricultural machinery across multiple Okanagan (north and south) and Similkameen sites. This role is responsible for ensuring all equipment is safe, reliable, compliant, and operates efficiently to support viticulture operations throughout the growing season and beyond, while collaborating effectively with the management team, vineyard employees, suppliers, teammates and industry peer. The ideal candidate is a team player with the ability to build positive, constructive relationships at all levels of the company. This is a unique year round full time opportunity to support next-generation vineyard projects while working closely with an expert, forward-thinking team across premium local estate and properties.

Requirements

Minimum 3–5 years of maintenance experience with farm equipment
Strong mechanical knowledge
Strong diagnostic and troubleshooting skills
Valid Class 5 driver’s license.
Ability to work with basic computer programs
Ability to work independently across multiple site locations.
Excellent communication, teamwork and organizational skills
Commitment to safety and maintaining equipment to high operational standards.

Nice To Haves

Experience with vineyard or agricultural operations an asset
Welding skills an asset
Knowledge of hydraulics an asset
Ability to operate tractors and vineyard equipment an asset

Responsibilities

Perform routine inspections, preventative maintenance, and minor repairs on vineyard and agricultural equipment, including tractors, ATVs, sprayers, harvesters, mowers, seeders, and other implements.
Diagnose mechanical, hydraulic, electrical, and engine issues and complete timely repairs to minimize downtime.
Maintain and repair small engines and handheld equipment (e.g., trimmers, chainsaws, blowers).
Conduct repairs both in the shop and infield as required. Bi-weekly and ad-hoc visits to the North Okanagan (Lake Country) is required.
Operate equipment to verify proper functioning after repairs or adjustments.
Maintain an organized, safe, and efficient workshop environment.
Track maintenance schedules and complete accurate service logs for each piece of equipment.
Follow company safety protocols, WorkSafeBC standards, and environmental regulations.
Maintains spare parts inventory and recommends replenishments.
Coordinate with Vineyard Managers and operators to prioritize repairs, maintenance and calibration needs according to operations.
Support equipment setup and calibration at the start of each season (e.g., pruning equipment, sprayers) and winterization at the end of season.
Implement basic maintenance and safety training sessions for equipment operators
Troubleshoot emergency breakdowns during peak operational periods (e.g., spraying and harvest).
Provide input in the preparation of the annual capital expenditure and operating expense budgets regarding maintenance, repairs and development of the vineyard equipment fleet.