Homeplace Technician - Buffalo Trace Distillery

Sazerac Company Overview

Build your career at Sazerac! With almost 400 years of rich history, Sazerac Company has thrived as an independent, American family-owned company with operations in the United States and around the world. Since the 2000s, Sazerac has averaged double digit growth every year! Sazerac Company produces and markets the most award-winning bourbons and whiskeys in the world, including Buffalo Trace, Pappy Van Winkle, Eagle Rare, Blanton’s, Traveller, and Sazerac Rye. Additionally, Sazerac owns many popular brands across a range of spirits, including Fireball, Svedka, Wheatley, BuzzBallz, Southern Comfort, Seagram’s V.O., Myers’s, Goldschläger, Parrot Bay, 99 Brand, and Platinum Vodka.

We’re proud of our award-winning culture and distilleries. Our Louisville office has been named one of the “Best Places to Work in Kentucky” four times, and our Buffalo Trace Distillery has earned the title of “world’s most award-winning distillery” through the dedication of our craftsmen for well over 200 years. Whether you’re a recent graduate or an experienced professional, Sazerac provides extraordinary opportunities for growth with competitive salaries and benefits in an exciting, entrepreneurial industry.

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 also garnered more than 300 awards for its wide range of premium whiskies.  The distillery is part of the Sazerac family of companies.

For more information, please visit www.buffalotracedistillery.com or www.sazerac.com. 

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. Provide best-in-class service and support to operations, events, visitors and guests. Directly responsible for the execution of duties related to grounds maintenance and property maintenance.

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.
• Grounds and property tasks to include but not limited to maintaining 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
• Fill out and turn in daily job sheets with required job status and hours worked to supervisors
• 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.
• High School diploma or GED equivalent
• 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