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A rare opportunity to join theCity Winery team as we reimagine the future of live music and hospitality. City Winery to deliver thehighest end combined culinary and cultural experience to our customers who arepassionate in sharing wine, music, and culinary arts. We are a unique facility,combining a fully functioning winery with intimate concerts, food & wineclasses, private events in a variety of configurations, and fine dining. Wehave created a compelling mix for our sophisticated clientele of foodies, andactive cultural patrons.

Position Summary
The WineTechnician is a general winery worker - cellar work, harvest support, bottling,packing wine orders, occasional vineyard work, occasional laboratory work, andLOTS of cleaning. will support the day-to-dayactivities pertaining to winery operations.

Overview of Responsibilities

Winery & Equipment Maintenance:

Responsible formaintaining cellar sanitation to CW requirements with daily, weekly, andmonthly sanitation of kegs, tanks, fittings, pumps, hoses, etc.

Cellar:

Lots of cleaning and sanitation!

Communicateto Winemaker any concerns about wines (off aromas, bad color, etc.)

Topping barrels

Tank top inspections

Filling kegs

Bottling

Racking and transferringwine

Movement of barrels,tanks and pallets with Pallet Jack

Movement of barrels,tanks and pallets with Forklift

Responsiblefor participating in harvest activities, including grape and juice fermentationduring harvest months (September through November), under the supervision ofWinemaker and Assistant Winemaker

Other duties asspecified by Winemaker

Seasonalhours during harvest may include extended hours and extra days (up to 6 daysper week). Day off may be on a weekday

Laboratory:

Conduct laboratory analysisfollowing training by Winemaker and Assistant Winemaker:

oFree SO2 by Aspiration/Oxidation

oBrix, pH and Temperature tracking

oFTIR Analysis by FOSS

oVA by Cash Still

oTitratable Acidity

oEnzymatic Analysis of Sugar andMalate

CWTap system:

Monthly cleaning of taplines

Proper and safe handlingof kegs (required training will be provided)

Adhere to CW safetypractices pertaining to CW tap system and tri-clover keg management

Weekly cleaning of emptykegs

Filling kegs to meetwine demand

Vineyard:

Assist with various vineyardactivities for on-site vineyard, including:

oPruning, leaf/shoot thinning, vinetying

oVineyard sprays

oHarvesting grapes

Inaddition, this role is expected to support other reasonably assigned duties,tasks, and projects, as per business need

Minimum Qualifications

Professional and effective communication skills

Driving License and Clean DMV Record

Superior organization skills and attention to detail

Flexible and able to work independently as well as collaborativelywith a team

Ability to perform physical requirements of position includingstanding for extended periods of time, kneeling, stooping, using stairs, ableto lift, carry, push, pull weights of at least 50 lbs.

Ability to work a flexible scheduleincluding weekends and holidays as needed. Must be able to work 6 days per weekduring Harvest season.

About Us

Wine, food, andlive entertainment collide at City Winery to create a dynamic and incrediblyunique workplace. Since 2008, City Winery has been turning heads across thenation with amazing live performances, delectable cuisine, and award winning,locally produced wines. But there's more to us than that: we're a haven forcommunity and creativity, a place where the philosophy of hospitality is morethan just a buzzword, but a way of life. City Winery, founded by music industryveteran & visionary Michael Dorf, has established itself as a one-of-a-kindbrand providing unforgettable experiences for guests. From world class musicvenues to sustainably produced wines with ratings of 90+ points, City Wineryoffers a range of topnotch events & experiences.

We are an equalopportunity employer and value diversity at City Winery. We do not discriminateon the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexualorientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status.Additionally, City Winery participates in the E-Verify Program in certainlocations, as required by law.