Building & Facilities Maintenance

LOCATION : Vermont – travels between Bridgewater, VT (Long Trail Brewery) and Windsor, VT (Harpoon Brewery)

DEPARTMENT : Maintenance

CLASSIFICATION : Hourly – Full Time

POSITION OVERVIEW : As a key member of the Maintenance team, you will maintain and repair building systems and production equipment across our Vermont locations. You'll help us keep facilities in top-shape. This role is hands-on and wide-ranging, involving mechanical, electrical, HVAC, and facility upkeep to ensure safe, efficient, and reliable operations throughout both sites. You'll work closely with brewery and operations teams to minimize downtime, complete preventative maintenance, and support capital or improvement projects.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES :

Building & Facilities Maintenance

• Perform general maintenance of building systems (HVAC, chillers, utilities, snow removal, parking lot, condensers) at both locations.
• Conduct preventive maintenance (PMs) and respond quickly to repairs to avoid downtime.
• Prepare and execute painting tasks, pressure‐wash tanks / buildings, clean condensers, maintain grounds.
• Use a variety of power and hand tools safely and maintain a clean, organized work environment.
• Perform diagnostics, troubleshooting, and repair of electrical systems including motors, pumps, sensors, lighting, and control panels.
• Assist with installation and commissioning of equipment and utilities (e.g., glycol systems, process piping, air and water lines).
• Monitor and maintain building systems such as plumbing, lighting, drainage, and fire suppression.
• Maintain accurate maintenance records, work orders, and preventive maintenance logs.
• Coordinate with external contractors and vendors for specialized service or inspections.
• Identify and recommend opportunities for process or energy efficiency improvements.

General Role Expectations & Culture

IDEAL CANDIDATE :

The ideal candidate brings strong technical ability, takes pride in craftsmanship, and enjoys a mix of indoor and outdoor work from repairing utilities and maintaining chillers to welding, fabricating, and keeping the overall facility running smoothly. This position offers a chance to be part of two iconic breweries, contributing directly to the quality, safety, and functionality of our production environments.

PREFERRED TECHNICAL SKILLS / NICE TO HAVES :

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS :

WORKING ENVIRONMENT : This role involves physical work in a production brewery environment : around moving machinery, changes in temperature / humidity, indoor and outdoor conditions, and potentially wet or noisy areas. You should be comfortable with long periods on your feet, lifting heavy objects, climbing ladders / stairs, and working under tight production deadlines.