Homeplace Technician - Buffalo Trace Distillery

Company/Location Overview

• Buffalo Trace Distillery is an American family-owned company based in Frankfort, Franklin County, Kentucky.
• The Distillery's rich tradition dates back to 1773 and includes such legends as E.H. Taylor, Jr., George T. Stagg, Albert B. Blanton, Orville Schupp, and Elmer T. Lee.
• Buffalo Trace Distillery is a fully operational Distillery producing bourbon, rye and vodka on site and is a National Historic Landmark as well as is listed on the National Register of Historic Places.
• The Distillery has won 17 distillery titles since 2000 from such notable publications as Whisky Magazine, Whisky Advocate Magazine and Wine Enthusiast Magazine.
• It was named “Brand Innovator of the Year” by Whisky Magazine at its Icons of Whisky America Awards 2015.
• Buffalo Trace Distillery has garnered more than 300 awards for its wide range of premium whiskies.

Job Description/Responsibilities

• Mission/Objectives: To provide property, building & grounds maintenance resulting in the distillery grounds and public buildings being maintained at the highest level of preparedness (5-star standards) and aesthetic beauty.
• Key Responsibilities And Activities:
  • Follow all safety rules, regulations, and policies.
  • Report any near misses or hazards encountered during the day.
  • Maintain a safe work environment through proper care of tools and equipment.
  • Maintain garden, plant, and lawn areas utilizing horticulturally correct practices and principles.
  • Such areas to be maintained to high aesthetic and cultural standards as set forth by management.
  • Tasks to include, but not limited to: Mowing, Trimming, Pruning, Bed maintenance, Mulching, Seeding, Fertilizing, Plants/Soil Amendments, Landscape Area Leaf Removal.
  • Safely operate tools and motorized equipment as required to perform key responsibilities and activities.
  • Flexibility to work in an ever-changing environment with demonstrated ability to prioritize and juggle competing tasks.
  • Support Homeplace and Operations as assigned with: Snow and ice removal tasks, Grounds/property maintenance tasks, Events & Visitor Center support tasks.
  • Other duties as assigned to help drive our vision, fulfill our mission and objectives, and abide by our values.
• Key Relationships: Internal Site managers, supervisors, & team members; External Contractors, vendors, & visitors.
• Qualifications/Requirements:
  • Experience Required: Must have experience in a manufacturing environment. Have a working knowledge of Distillery Operations. Ability to handle multiple tasks at one time. Ability to operate industrial and grounds equipment as required.
  • Education and/or experience in horticulture or landscape maintenance preferred. Knowledge of gardening techniques, tools, and products.
  • Physical Requirements: Must be able to lift 50 pounds without assistance as required. Must be physically able to stand, bend, kneel, squat, and perform repetitive motions. Must have experience with or the ability to learn the required tasks listed herein. Good vision and manual dexterity. Must have ability to climb and work at high elevations. Must be able to work in an outdoor environment in all types of weather conditions.
  • Other Requirements: Ability to learn Horticultural principles and practices.