Scheid Family Wines has an exciting opportunity for a Maintenance Trainee to join our team in Greenfield, CA.
Founded in Monterey County in 1972, Scheid Family Wines is one of the fastest growing wine companies in the country with extensive estate vineyard holdings and a state-of-the-art winery campus. In addition to our flagship Scheid Vineyards brand, we produce and market a portfolio of global brands, including Ryder Estate, District 7, VDR, and Sunny with a Chance of Flowers, plus other regional and national private label brands.
At Scheid Family Wines, sustainability is one of our guiding principles and we subscribe to a holistic definition of the word: something that can be maintained long-term. As custodians of the land, we’re committed to respecting and preserving our environment. Through the years, we’ve received major sustainability and organic certifications across our vineyards and winery. Towering above it all is the 400-foot-tall wind turbine that supplies us—and over 200 homes in the surrounding neighborhood—with 100% clean and renewable energy.
SUMMARY:
The Maintenance Trainee will participate in a structured training program designed to develop the skills and knowledge necessary to become a Maintenance Mechanic I, over a 9–12-month period. The Maintenance Trainee will work alongside experienced maintenance professionals to learn how to maintain, troubleshoot, and repair equipment and systems used in Wine Production and Bottling. Upon successful program completion, the trainee may be considered for promotion to Maintenance Mechanic I.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
· Assist with routine maintenance and repairs of winery and bottling equipment.
· Support mechanics during inspections and troubleshooting.
· Learn to read and interpret technical manuals, diagrams, and equipment schematics.
· Help maintain work areas clean and organized.
· Perform basic repairs under supervision, including mechanical adjustments, lubrication, and parts replacement.
· Participate in safety training and follow all company safety protocols.
· Communicate effectively with team members and supervisors.
· Shadow experienced mechanics to gain hands-on experience with equipment troubleshooting and repair.
· Other duties as assigned.
EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE
· High school diploma or GED required.
REQUIRED SKILLS
· Ability to follow instructions and work in a team environment
· Basic understanding of tools and mechanical systems.
· The willingness to learn welding, electrical troubleshooting, and equipment repair.
· Ability to use bare hands and power tools.
· Strong attention to detail and safety.
· Ability to stand, bend, and lift up to 50 lbs. while working in various physical conditions.
WORK SCHEDULE
This position classification is full-time regular and will be generally be scheduled for 40 hours per week. The schedule may vary based on business needs and may require occasional overtime or weekend work.
PHYSICAL DEMANDS
While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to talk or hear. Frequently required to stand, walk, use hands and fingers to handle or feel objects and/or keyboard. Required to reach with hands and arms; climb or balance; stoop, kneel, or crouch. Must be able to occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 lbs. Specific vision abilities include close vision, distance vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and the ability to adjust focus. This job requires use of the computer and phone.
Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a complete listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities or activities may change at any time with or without notice.
Scheid Family Wines offers competitive base compensation, bonus, and benefits package including medical, dental, vision, life and disability insurance, matching 401(k) and paid time off. Employees enjoy a large discount on our products.
Scheid Family Wines is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $29.00 - $34.00 per hour
Benefits:
Work Location: In person