Area Maintenance Technician
Department: Facilities
Reports To: Director of Facilities Management
Job Type: Full-Time
Location: Wheat Ridge, CO (supports Wheat Ridge, Thornton, and Colorado Springs)
Pay Range: $23–$25 per hour
Position Overview
Join the Applejack team! The Area Maintenance Technician plays a critical role in ensuring
our retail store locations are safe, fully operational, and well maintained for both team
members and guests.
This is a field-based position that combines hands-on technical work
with proactive maintenance planning and close collaboration with store leadership.
In this role, you will support three Applejack Wine & Spirits retail locations by performing
routine maintenance, repairs, and inspections across HVAC, plumbing, electrical,
carpentry, and general building systems. You will address immediate repair needs while
also identifying preventive maintenance opportunities to support uninterrupted store
operations.
Location & Schedule
This position operates from the Wheat Ridge location and supports three assigned retail
store locations: Wheat Ridge, Thornton, and Colorado Springs. The Area Maintenance
Technician maintains a regular on-site presence, including weekly visits to each location,
with additional travel between sites as needed based on maintenance priorities.
Schedule: Monday–Friday. This position also requires availability to respond to after-hours
and weekend emergency maintenance needs, as part of the role.
Essential Job Functions & Key Responsibilities
• Conduct regular inspections of assigned store locations to assess facility
conditions and system performance
• Maintain and repair HVAC systems, including diagnosing mechanical and electrical
issues
• Perform minor electrical repairs, including replacement of outlets, switches, lighting
fixtures, ballasts, fuses, and cords
• Complete minor plumbing repairs, including leak repair, faucet replacement, and
drain maintenance
• Perform minor carpentry, painting, and masonry work as needed
• Identify preventive maintenance needs and develop appropriate repair action plans
• Communicate repair priorities, timelines, and status updates with store managers
and leadership
• Document completed work and maintain accurate maintenance records
• Order parts and maintain appropriate inventory levels
• Respond to after-hours and weekend emergency maintenance needs as required
• Maintain company vehicle, tools, and work areas in a clean and safe condition
• Comply with all safety policies, procedures, and operational standards
• Attend required meetings and training sessions
• Perform additional duties as assigned
Perks & Benefits
• Hourly pay range: $23–$25/hour
• Company vehicle provided
• Required on-call availability for emergency repairs includes a four (4) hour minimum
compensation per call
• Cell phone stipend
• Paid vacation
• Medical, dental, and vision insurance (individual and family plans available)
• Employee discounts on wine and spirits
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
Required Skills & Qualifications
• High school diploma or equivalent required
• Minimum 4 years of facility maintenance experience
• Minimum 5 years of HVAC experience
• EPA certification required
• Clean DMV driving record required
• Working knowledge of electrical, plumbing, carpentry, and building systems
• Ability to read and interpret safety regulations, operating manuals, and technical
procedures
• Strong troubleshooting, organization, and time management skills
• Effective written and verbal communication skills
• Must be able to successfully pass a background check and pre-employment drug
screening.
Physical Requirements
This position requires the ability to perform the essential functions of the role with or
without reasonable accommodation.
Continuously (67%–100%):
• Standing and walking
• Moving throughout multiple facility locations
Frequently (34%–66%):
• Kneeling, bending, climbing ladders, and working at heights
• Lifting up to 50 lbs.
• Pushing up to 100 lbs. (equipment and appliances)
Work Environment
• Exposure to outdoor weather conditions
• Working in extreme heat or cold
• Working in high or precarious places
• Exposure to loud noise levels, fumes, or airborne particles
Vision abilities required include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral
vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus. Must be able to hear clearly.
How to Apply
If you meet the qualifications and are ready to join a fast-growing, family-owned team, click
Apply to submit your application.
Applejack is an equal-opportunity employer and is committed to providing a workplace
free from harassment and discrimination. All employment decisions are made without
regard to any protected status under applicable law.
Applejack is a drug-free workplace. Employment offers are contingent upon successful completion of a background check and drug screening.