Maintenance Team Leader
- Montgomery, NY, United States
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Original job description
A rare opportunity to join theCity Winery team as we reimagine the future of live music and hospitality. City Winery to deliver the highest end combined culinary and cultural experience to our customers who are passionate in sharing wine, music, and culinary arts. We are a unique facility, combining a fully functioning winery with intimate concerts, food & wine classes, private events in a variety of configurations, and fine dining. We have created a compelling mix for our sophisticated clientele of foodies, and active cultural patrons - bringing the wine country experience to the middle of a large city.
Position Summary
The Facilities & Maintenance Manager oversees the upkeep, safety, appearance, and day-to-day functionality of City Winery’s restaurant, event venue, buildings, exterior grounds, and associated property. This hands-on role performs routine repairs, coordinates specialized HVAC and building-system service, and manages outside vendors for landscaping, snow and ice removal, and other contracted maintenance. Working closely with the General Manager, the position prioritizes preventive maintenance, timely response to facility issues, and minimal disruption to guest experiences and events.
Overview of Responsibilities
- Inspect restaurant,venue, back-of-house, restrooms, building systems, entrances, walkways, andgrounds regularly; maintain clean, safe, guest-ready conditions.
- Perform or coordinategeneral repairs, including basic plumbing, fixtures, doors, hardware, lighting,painting, furniture, and minor carpentry within training and authorization.
- Coordinate HVACinspections, preventive maintenance, service calls, and repairs with qualifiedcontractors; escalate equipment failures promptly.
- Create and maintainpreventive maintenance schedules, work-order logs, inspection records, andrecords of completed repairs.
- Obtain and compare quotesfor third-party landscaping, snow and ice removal, and other exterior services;submit recommendations for management approval.
- Schedule, oversee, andverify completion and quality of landscaping, snow removal, salting, andgrounds maintenance by approved vendors; document service and address missedwork promptly.
- Monitor weatherconditions and coordinate timely exterior safety measures, including vendorresponse during snow or ice events.
- Partner with restaurantand event leadership to schedule maintenance around guest service, privateevents, performances, and operational needs.
- Identify hazards,coordinate corrective actions, and support fire/life-safety inspections,emergency readiness, and compliance with applicable requirements.
- Maintain tools, supplies,inventories, vendor contacts, maintenance budgets, and expense documentation;seek approval for major repairs and purchases.
- Respond to urgentfacility issues, including occasional evenings, weekends, and weather-relatedincidents, as operationally necessary.
- Escalate licensed tradework, major mechanical/electrical issues, and structural repairs to properlyqualified professionals; do not perform work outside required credentials.
Minimum Qualifications
- Prior experience incommercial facilities, building maintenance, hospitality maintenance, orproperty operations; supervisory or vendor-management experience preferred.
- Working knowledge ofpreventive maintenance, basic repairs, HVAC service coordination, and safeoperation of common maintenance tools.
- Ability to obtain vendorestimates, coordinate contractors, track work orders, and manage competingpriorities independently.
- Strong communication,organization, problem-solving, and hospitality-oriented service skills.
- Ability to work on-site,respond to occasional off-hour emergencies, and perform physical maintenanceduties with or without reasonable accommodation.
- Knowledge of workplacesafety practices; any required licenses or certifications for specialized workmust be maintained.
About Us
Wine, food, and live entertainment collide at City Winery to create a dynamic and incredibly unique workplace. Since 2008, City Winery has been turning heads across the nation with amazing live performances, delectable cuisine, and award winning, locally produced wines. But there's more to us than that we're a haven for community and creativity, a place where the philosophy of hospitality is more than just a buzzword, but a way of life. City Winery, founded by music industry veteran & visionary Michael Dorf, has established itself as a one-of-a-kind brand providing unforgettable experiences for guests. From world class music venues to sustainably produced wines with ratings of 90+ points, City Winery offers a range of topnotch events & experiences.
We are an equalopportunity employer and value diversity at City Winery. We do not discriminateon the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexualorientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status.Additionally, City Winery participates in the E-Verify Program in certainlocations, as required by law.