Facilities Assistant (Full Time)

 Willamette Valley Vineyards, a leading producer of world-class wines, is seeking an energetic, team player, and customer-focused individual to join our facilities team as a Facilities Assistant. 

Essential Duties & Responsibilities 

• Perform grounds keeping and building maintenance duties, and assist with company projects.
• Mow grass, plow snow, water lawns, feed and trim shrubs, tend flower beds.
• Rake, mulch, and prune grounds as necessary, plant and maintain exterior landscaping.
• Operate lawn and grounds equipment including mowers and other power equipment.
• Remove refuse and trash from grounds.
• Adjusts, cleans, and perform minor mechanical work on grounds equipment.
• Sweep (or use blower) to remove debris from walkways, driveways, and parking lot, and cut down tree limbs that pose a danger.
• Apply deicer to walkways to minimize slipping danger during snow days.
• Remove recyclable materials from public areas and transports it to the designated location.
• Maintain work area in a neat and clean manner.
• Recommend and assist in implementing sustainability and practices that improve the company’s positive impact on the environment, and supports Company’s effort to create a more sustainable, cross-cultural and “green” environment.
• Other tasks as assigned by the Facilities Manager.

Working Conditions 

• Ability to lift 50 lbs.
• Must be able to stand for long periods of time, bend, kneel, crouch, crawl, and walk staircases and hilly/uneven terrain in all weather conditions (Rain, snow, heat, hail, wind)

NOTE: This job description is not intended to be all-inclusive.  Employees may perform other duties at the discretion and as assigned by their supervisor and/or company leadership. 

 Minimum Requirements 

• Must have a valid/current Driver’s License with acceptable driving record.
• Tractor driving skills needed for this position.
• Must have working knowledge of general landscaping practices and light building maintenance work.
• Must be able to operate light power equipment and be able to follow all company, state, and federal safety regulations.
• Ability to function in a team environment.
• Must be available to work peak tourism and traffic times including holidays, weekends, and evenings for events.
• Possess great customer service attitude with an excellent eye for details.
• Ability to read basic instructions in English.