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To support our future growth plans, we now have dedicated teams in six countries and have invested in state-of-the-art wineries and world class vineyards in the prime grape growing regions of New ...

Sales Reporting Analyst

San Francisco, CA · On-site

$65K - $80K/yr

To support our future growth plans, we now have dedicated teams in six countries and have invested in state-of-the-art wineries and world class vineyards in the prime grape growing regions of New ...

... Grape and Wine Industry Institute. Why Join Our Team? This is an exciting opportunity to join an expanding program with strong institutional investment and direct industry impact. Our team is growing ...

We do so by pursing excellence in grape growing, wine making, sales and hospitality. We strive for excellence while growing our business and people; remaining respectful to our history, legacy, land ...

We do so by pursing excellence in grape growing, wine making, sales and hospitality. We strive for excellence while growing our business and people; remaining respectful to our history, legacy, land ...

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How much do grape grower jobs pay per hour?

As of Jun 7, 2026, the average hourly pay for grape grower in the United States is $21.23, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $14.66 and $25.00 per hour, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What is a Grape Grower job?

A Grape Grower is responsible for cultivating and maintaining grapevines for wine, table grapes, or raisins. Their duties include planting, pruning, irrigating, pest control, and harvesting. They monitor soil conditions, weather patterns, and vine health to ensure high-quality grape production. Grape Growers may work for vineyards, wineries, or independently as farmers. Their expertise directly impacts the taste and quality of the final grape product.

What are the typical daily and seasonal responsibilities of a Grape Grower?

Grape Growers manage a variety of tasks throughout the year based on seasonal needs, including pruning and training vines, monitoring for diseases and pests, and ensuring optimal irrigation. During the growing season, they regularly check grape development, apply fertilizers or treatments as necessary, and prepare for harvest. Much of the work is hands-on and outdoors, requiring attention to weather conditions and crop health. Grape Growers often collaborate with vineyard workers, winemakers, and agronomists to coordinate activities and maximize the quality and quantity of the grape harvest. This role provides opportunities to learn and implement new viticulture techniques, especially as sustainability and innovation become more important in the industry.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive in the Grape Grower position, and why are they important?

To thrive as a Grape Grower, you need a solid understanding of viticulture, soil management, pest control, and plant biology, often supported by agricultural education or hands-on experience in grape farming. Familiarity with irrigation systems, vineyard management software, and certifications such as pesticide applicator licenses are commonly required. Attention to detail, problem-solving, and strong organizational skills are key soft skills that help manage the intricacies of crop production. These capabilities are crucial for maximizing grape yield and quality while ensuring sustainable vineyard operations.

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Infographic showing various Grape Grower job openings in the United States as of May 2026, with employment types broken down into 1% Internship, 50% Full Time, 19% Part Time, 1% Temporary, and 29% Contract. Highlights an 100% Physical job distribution, with an average salary of $44,166 per year, or $21.2 per hour.
Harvest Temp - Grower Relations

Harvest Temp - Grower Relations

Delicato Family Wines

Geyserville, CA

$16.50 - $25/hr

Other

Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, Retirement, PTO

Posted 29 days ago


Job description

Work Location Geyserville, Delicato Vineyards Manteca 

Position Purpose

Under general supervision, this role is primarily responsible for monitoring grower vineyards to meet specific program objectives. Accountable for providing viticulture information necessary for grape assessments, and guidance to growers.

Functional Responsibility
Essential Duties
  • Monitors grower vineyards for pests, diseases, fruit soundness, and other cultural practices associate with viticulture
  • Monitors grower harvest, as needed and collects maturity samples during harvest
  • Maintains GPS units, vineyard map books, and ArcView/Vineyard Block Information Systems
  • Coordinates grape sample processing through the North Coast facility
  • Ensures all DFW safety and other policies are implemented and adhered to.
  • Monitors inventory of half ton macro bins
  • Provides administrative/clerical support as needed, i.e. word processing, filing, phone, email, report maintenance, and calendar coordination

*Other duties may be assigned

Non-Essential Duties

*Other duties may be assigned

Minimum Requirements

Education and Experience

  • Some college work in Viticulture, Enology, or related field. Experience working in agricultural field with comparable hands-on practical experience preferred.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

  • Excellent organizational and communication skills
  • Must be detail and multi-task oriented
  • Proficient in the use of MS Office based environment, (Word, Outlook, Excel and other software applications). Familiarization with winemaking regions, appellations, varieties, climates, terroir, and how they relate to variation of growing practices
  • Thorough understanding of viticulture and winemaking
  • Ability to work in a fast paced dynamic environment
  • Must be willing to follow and lead when necessary
  • Follow direction and lead others by example
  • Must be able to work flexible hours, days, and shifts during harvest, including early morning hours and some weekends
  • Must be able to walk and travel through vineyards (uneven terrain)
Working Conditions
  • Uneven terrain in vineyard environment
  • Protected Heights
  • Exposed to dust, fumes and gases, and other vineyard hazards, such as pesticide exposure, reptiles and/or insects
     
Work Standards
  • Acts in a manner reflective of the Company culture of High Moral Standards, Innovation and Continuous Evolution, Trust in Team, Continuous Improvement, and Sustainable Relationships
  • Communicates, interacts, and works effectively with others; receptive to feedback and coaching; voices concerns in a constructive manner
  • Demonstrates commitment to safety first; communicates safety concerns; promotes a safe work environment based on established safety standards and training
  • Follows all Company policies and procedures
Additional Comments

Management retains the discretion to add to or change the duties of the position at any time.

California Pay Transparency Disclaimer: This is a Non-Exempt position. The pay range for this position is $16.50 to $25.00. It is not typical for an individual to be hired at or near the top of the range for their role. Actual placement within range will be contingent upon a number of factors, including but not limited to the candidate's qualifications, education, experience, internal equity and alignment with market data.

Delicato Family Wines offers its employees a generous and comprehensive benefits package. The core health insurance components include medical, dental and vision, where Delicato covers nearly the entire cost for employees and a large percentage for dependents. Additional health benefits include life, disability and flexible spending accounts. Other benefits include 401(k) with generous company match, discretionary profit sharing, paid time off (PTO), paid holidays, wine & merchandise discounts, tuition reimbursement, gym discounts & many more.

NOTICE TO THIRD PARTY AGENCIES
Please note that we do not accept unsolicited resumes from recruiters or employment agencies. In the absence of a signed Recruitment Services Agreement, we will not consider, or agree to, payment of any referral compensation or recruiter fee. In the event that a recruiter or agency submits a resume or candidate without a previously signed agreement, we explicitly reserve the right to pursue and hire those candidate(s) without any financial obligation to the recruiter or agency.

Delicato Family Wines is an Equal Opportunity Employer.