Facilities Lead Assistant

At LaBelle Winery, we recognize our team as our most valuable resource and appreciate their contribution to our success in providing the highest quality products and services to our community. We are proud to have earned local and national recognition for each aspect of our business.

If you are a skilled, experienced, hands-on professional with broad-based trade knowledge and take pride in being the go-to person who can fix, build, or solve just about anything, we want to hear from you.

Facilities Assistant (Amherst and Derry locations)

• Monitor vendors and requirements relative to the facility such as waste removal
• Ensure compliance with health and safety regulations
• Perform skilled carpentry, painting, remodeling, and refurbishing of interior and exterior spaces
• Diagnose and perform repairs across multiple trades, including plumbing, electrical, and general mechanical systems
• Assist with maintenance of LaBelle Lights
• Lead/assist in the construction of our yearly LaBelle Lights event
• Removal and storage of all LaBelle Lights at end of season
• Perform HVAC filter changes and basic HVAC troubleshooting as required
• Monitor and replace light bulbs and fixtures, interior and exterior, as needed
• Maintain and oversee landscape including weeding, feeding, planting, and watering
• Lead and assist with construction projects as assigned, applying independent judgment to determine best approach and materials
• Manage plumbing, electrical, and water needs and repairs of the facility
• Manage and troubleshoot the irrigation system
• Develop and maintain preventative maintenance programs across all facility systems
• Assist with installation and maintenance of the vineyard
• Manage snow removal, ice, and snow management on property
• Event set-up of chairs, tables, and other furnishings under the direction of Hospitality  Managers and/or the Director of Event Operations
• Assist in wine bottling
• Mentor facilities staff and provide hands-on guidance for less experienced team members
• Other duties may be assigned

Qualifications:

• Embody our Core Values at all times
• Must maintain composure at all times
• Advanced, working knowledge across multiple trades — carpentry, basic plumbing, basic electrical, HVAC, and general mechanical repair
• Ability to work independently, troubleshoot, and problem-solve with minimal supervision
• Strong communication and organizational skills
• Strong interpersonal skills
• Self-motivated
• Must take direction and follow through
• Prior experience training or mentoring junior maintenance/facilities staff a plus

Physical Requirements:

• Ability to walk/stand for long periods; for an entire shift
• Ability to lift up to 50 lbs
• Ability to work in a food/wine environment
• Ability to climb stairs and ladders
• Bending at waist, sitting, kneeling, climbing, walking, crouching as job may require
• Ability to work in extreme temperatures
• Ability to drive a golf cart and utility vehicle
• Ability to use leaf blowers and weed trimmers

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• Dental insurance
• Employee discount
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Referral program
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• Day shift
• Monday to Friday
• Weekend availability

Ability to commute/relocate:

• Derry, NH 03038 & Amherst, NH 03031: Reliably commute or planning to relocate before starting work (Required)

Experience:

• Maintenance/Facilities: 3+ years (Required)
• Multi-trade experience (carpentry, plumbing, electrical, or HVAC): Preferred

License/Certification:

• Driver's License (Required)

Work Location: In personJob Type: Full-timeSalary: $28.00 – $30.00 per hour

We are proud to be an equal opportunity employer. We are committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, age, gender, pregnancy, gender identity, disability, veteran status, sexual orientation, citizenship, national origin, or any other legally protected status. We encourage and welcome all applicants to apply.

Powered by JazzHR