Specialty Beverage – Richmond, VA

Position Title: Draft Technician – Richmond, VA

Reports To: Area Sales Manager/General Sales Manager

Location: Richmond, VA

Territory: Primarily Richmond (RVA) with travel to Charlottesville, VA and other areas throughout Virginia as needed

At Specialty Beverage, we believe in doing right by our employees, suppliers, customers, and communities. We believe hard work delivers results. And we believe these values are why our network of distributors, the Sheehan Family Companies, has been in business for over 125 years. Here you’ll work with a team that’s rooting for you to succeed and empowering you to reach your full potential. We’re looking for hardworking, motivated, and good-humored individuals to join our close-knit team and help us grow our business

Position Overview

• Clean, maintain, and service draft beer systems at retail customer locations


• Ensure product quality, proper system operation, and customer satisfaction


• Support special events and promotions as assigned


• Travel regularly within the RVA market and statewide as business needs require

Key Responsibilities

• Clean and sanitize draft beer systems on a scheduled service rotation


• Service draft components including faucets, taps, couplers, washers, valves, beer lines, CO2 systems, and temperature controls


• Identify, troubleshoot, and report draft system issues or equipment concerns


• Complete accurate service logs, cleaning documentation, and reports


• Follow service instructions provided by Sales Representatives and Management


• Communicate account issues, opportunities, or competitive activity to leadership


• Respond professionally to customer questions and service-related concerns


• Assist with draft system setup and breakdown for company-sponsored events


• Safely transport draft equipment, product, and supplies


• Adhere to company safety standards, sanitation procedures, and policies


• Comply with all federal, state, and local regulations related to alcoholic beverage distribution


• Maintain a valid driver’s license and acceptable driving record


• Provide quotes to retailers and collect payment for replacement draft parts as needed


• Manage in-house inventory of necessary draft parts


• Perform other duties as assigned

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent preferred


• Previous draft system, beverage industry, or mechanical experience preferred


• Strong mechanical aptitude and attention to detail


• Ability to work independently and manage multiple service locations


• Strong customer service and communication skills

Physical Requirements

• Lift and carry cases weighing 35–55 lbs. regularly


• Assist with moving kegs weighing up to 165 lbs. using proper equipment


• Push/pull carts weighing up to approximately 150 lbs.


• Stand, walk, bend, reach, kneel, and lift for extended periods


• Work in coolers and varying indoor and outdoor environments

Benefits

Our employment package provides a top shelf combination that’s difficult to find elsewhere, including competitive pay, platinum-level health insurance, performance growth program, a matched 401K, and so much more.

• Competitive compensation


• Paid time off and paid holidays


• Platinum-level health insurance


• Performance growth program


• 401(k) with company match


• Profit sharing


• Flexible spending accounts


• Direct deposit


• Career advancement opportunities within the Sheehan Family Companies

Equal Opportunity Employer

The Sheehan Family Companies are proud to be an equal opportunity employer. We believe in an inclusive culture that provides mutual respect with salary advancement based on merit and individual performance.  Sheehan Family Companies is committed to equal employment opportunities and does not discriminate against any protected class. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, marital status, age, national origin, ancestry, physical or mental disability, medical​​​ condition, pregnancy, genetic information, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or ​expression, veteran status, or any other status protected under federal, state, or local law. Specialty Beverage is a proud beverage distributor offering an unmatched product portfolio of domestic, import and craft beers, ciders, artisanal wines, spirits, non-alcoholic beverages and more to our customers across Virginia statewide. 

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