Maintenance Technician

As a CBRE Maintenance Technician Level 3, you will play an essential role in supporting a high-speed wine production and bottling facility. You will help ensure equipment reliability, minimize production downtime, and maintain safe and efficient operations through preventive maintenance, equipment inspections, troubleshooting, and repairs.

This position requires a skilled maintenance professional who can independently diagnose and resolve routine-to-intermediate mechanical and electrical issues while collaborating with Senior Technicians on more complex repairs and equipment improvements.

The ideal candidate has experience in industrial, manufacturing, packaging, or production maintenance. Winery experience is a plus but is not required.

This position is located on-site in Napa, California, with a standard 40-hour workweek. Overtime may be available depending on workload and management approval.

Candidates must be flexible to work either of the following shifts:

• • High school diploma, GED, or trade school diploma.

  • Minimum of 5 years of experience in industrial, manufacturing, packaging, bottling, or production maintenance.

  • Strong mechanical and electrical troubleshooting skills, including experience with PLCs, automation systems, controls, VFDs, sensors, pneumatics, and hydraulics.

  • Experience maintaining and repairing high-speed production equipment and automated manufacturing systems.

  • Ability to read and interpret electrical schematics, wiring diagrams, equipment manuals, and technical documentation.

  • Experience with preventive maintenance programs and computerized maintenance management systems (CMMS).

  • Ability to work independently, prioritize maintenance activities, and respond effectively to equipment breakdowns.

  • Strong communication, problem-solving, and organizational skills.

  • Basic proficiency with Microsoft Office applications.

  • Ability to lift up to 50 pounds, with or without reasonable accommodation.

  • Willingness and ability to work either assigned shift and accommodate seasonal scheduling requirements.

  • Availability to support 24/7 operations during harvest season, including restricted time-off periods.

  • Must be authorized to work in the United States without employer sponsorship.

  • Experience in food and beverage, winery, brewery, bottling, packaging, or consumer packaged goods (CPG) manufacturing.

  • Familiarity with Allen-Bradley, Siemens, or similar PLC platforms.

  • Knowledge of conveyor systems, material handling equipment, and three-phase electrical systems.

  • Experience with welding, fabrication, and industrial equipment modifications.

  • Knowledge of Lockout/Tagout procedures and industrial safety standards.

  At Pearce, we are committed to fair and transparent pay practices.  Actual compensation is influenced by a wide array of factors including but not limited to skill set, level of experience, and location.

  In addition to wages, employees may also be eligible for performance and referral bonuses, production incentives, tool/equipment and fuel stipends, company vehicle, per diem or other applicable compensation.  We also offer all full-time employees a comprehensive benefits package including health and life insurance, 401k with employer match, paid time off, tuition reimbursement, and professional development courses.

  This pay range reflects our commitment to pay equity and compliance with state and federal pay transparency laws. If you have questions about compensation, we encourage open discussions during the hiring process.

   

  Base Pay Range

  $20—$28 USD

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  Perform first-response maintenance, preventive maintenance inspections, and repairs on production equipment, mechanical systems, electrical components, and facility infrastructure.

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  Troubleshoot and resolve routine-to-intermediate mechanical and electrical equipment issues independently to minimize production downtime.

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  Maintain, inspect, and repair high-speed bottling, packaging, and production equipment, including conveyors, fillers, cappers, labelers, and palletizers.

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  Diagnose equipment issues involving motors, PLCs, variable frequency drives (VFDs), sensors, automation controls, pneumatic systems, and hydraulics.

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  Complete scheduled preventive maintenance activities and accurately document work orders using a computerized maintenance management system (CMMS).

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  Support Senior Technicians with complex troubleshooting, equipment modifications, repairs, and planned shutdown activities.

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  Conduct routine equipment and facility inspections to identify potential maintenance issues and recommend corrective actions.

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  Collaborate with production teams to respond quickly to equipment failures and restore safe, efficient operations.

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  Follow CBRE safety procedures, Lockout/Tagout requirements, and applicable operational and regulatory standards.

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  Maintain accurate maintenance records, equipment documentation, and work order information.

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  Support equipment refurbishment activities during December and operational demands during harvest season.

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  Perform additional maintenance duties as assigned.