Job Description
Company Summary
Lingua Franca was inspired by an extraordinary vineyard site in the Eola-Amity Hills of the Willamette Valley. Founded in 2015 by Master Sommelier Larry Stone and Dominique Lafon, an iconic producer of Burgundy, and mentor to many winemakers in the Willamette Valley. Our young and talented winemaking team provides a place for you to contribute your experience towards our continued growth.
Our recent partnership with the Aspira Fine Wine Division of Constellation Brands has brought a new level of excitement to our team – a portfolio that includes iconic brands like Robert Mondavi, The Prisoner Wine Company, Booker, Mount Veeder, and Ruffino.
Position Summary
The Facilities Worker I is responsible for winery and surrounding grounds maintenance upkeep. Tasks include grounds keeping and general up-keep of the facility.
Essential Job Functions:
Perform landscaping and grounds work at winery or designated location.
Typical tasks performed include a combination of the following: Mowing, leaf blowing, light pruning, replacing shrubs and/or flowers as needed.
Work under guidance of landscape designer to create and maintain manicured spaces on Linga Franca campus.
Responsible for operating and maintaining a newly designed vermicompost process wastewater system, expected Fall of 2024. Primary tasks include routine maintenance of equipment and vermicompost beds, conducting inspections, and troubleshooting issues. Extensive training will be provided on use of the system.
Collaborate with Lingua Franca team to maintain conservation lands on property. Could include field mowing, black berry removal, tree thinning and stream restoration.
Clean breezeways, walkways, parking lots, walls, ceilings, and other surfaces. May use power washer.
Hauling recycling off-site to local recycling center.
Help with vinery and vineyard event setup and breakdown.
Work as a part of the harvest team during harvest season. This could include but is not limited to driving a forklift, processing fruit, cap management, using a pump to move finished wine, stacking barrels and other related tasks as needed.
Check perimeter of buildings for pest control and maintains pest control devices as needed.
Rake leaves, cut grass, remove snow where needed or perform other incidental seasonal tasks as needed.
Maintains grounds keeping equipment, responsible for storage and maintenance of tools.
May do light carpentry where needed.
Responsible for compliance with CBI sustainability policies and practices which are economically viable, socially acceptable, and environmentally sound. This is done by supporting programs at each location for conservation, energy efficiency, and recycling, which are critical for our operations to achieve tangible environmental results.
Follow safe operating procedures, support safety programs and policies to safeguard personal safety, company property, environmental and team member’s safety.
Minimum Qualifications:
High School Diploma/GED
Ability to operate machinery
Ability to use hand tools
Basic math skills
Valid Driver’s License
Physical Requirements:
Work Environment:
Works outdoors/indoors
Works in warm/cold climates
Works in high places
Works on wet surfaces
Is exposed to loud noise, fumes and/or toxic chemicals
Works near moving, mechanical parts, and lift truck traffic
Must be able to move up to 55 lbs.
Primary office environment may be warehouse/distribution setting
Must be at least 21 years of age. Must be able to sit and/or stand for long periods of time and work on a computer for extended periods. Lifting may be required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
Location
Salem, Oregon
Additional Locations
Job Type Full time
Job Area Facilities
The salary range for this role is:
$16.68 - $24.51
This is the lowest to highest salary we in good faith believe we would pay for this role at the time of this posting. We may ultimately pay more or less than the posted range, and the range may be modified in the future. An employee’s pay position within the salary range will be based on several factors including, but limited to, the prevailing minimum wage for the location, relevant education, qualifications, certifications, experience, skills, seniority, geographic location, performance, shift, travel requirements, sales or revenue-based metrics, any collective bargaining agreements, and business or organizational needs. We offer comprehensive package of benefits including paid time off, medical/dental/vision insurance, 401(k), and any other benefits to eligible employees.
Note: No amount of pay is considered to be wages or compensation until such amount is earned, vested, and determinable. The amount and availability of any bonus, commission, or any other form of compensation that are allocable to a particular employee remains in the Company's sole discretion unless and until paid and may be modified at the Company’s sole discretion, consistent with the law.
Equal Opportunity
Constellation Brands is committed to a continuing program of equal employment opportunity. All persons have equal employment opportunities with Constellation Brands, regardless of their sex, race, color, age, religion, creed, sexual orientation, national origin or citizenship, ancestry, physical or mental disability, medical condition (cancer or genetic characteristics), marital status, gender (including gender identity or gender expression), familial status, military or veteran status, genetic information, pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding, or related conditions (or any other group or category within the framework of the applicable discrimination laws and regulations).
Not sure you meet all qualifications? Research shows that women and members of other under-represented groups tend to not apply to jobs when they think they may not meet every qualification, when, in fact, they often do! We are committed to creating a diverse and inclusive environment and strongly encourage you to apply.
