The Vineyard Technician/Intern supports day-to-day vineyard and winery operations with a focus on hands-on field work and practical skill development. Responsibilities may include vine suckering, tying, pruning, shoot and crop thinning, planting, and general trellis installation and maintenance. The role also involves mowing and light equipment operation, with occasional assistance in the winery cellar during harvest and other peak production periods. This position is well suited for an individual seeking practical experience in viticulture and small-scale winery operations.
ยทย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย Viticulture
oย ย Vine planting & grow tube installation & removal
oย ย De-suckering
oย ย Vine training
oย ย Shoot positioning
oย ย Leaf Pulling
oย ย Hedging
oย ย Cluster thinning
oย ย Disease/pest scouting
oย ย Data collection & entry
oย ย Irrigation/watering
oย ย Replacement vine nursery care
oย ย Potential for harvest; dependent on weather/season
oย ย Potential for post-harvest winemaking operations (crushing, pressing, fermentation); dependent on weather/season
ยทย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย Property Maintenance
oย ย Mowing/trimming
oย ย Pulling weeds
oย ย Erosion control
oย ย Practice quality land husbandry
oย ย Care of landscaping, entry gate, & perimeter fence
oย ย Keep shop & office space clean, orderly, & safe
ยทย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย Equipment/Tools
oย ย Entry level familiarization & light use of heavy equipment & vineyard specific implements
oย ย Operation of ATVโs & UTVโs
oย ย Reporting & entry of machine repair & maintenance
oย ย Use a wide variety of hand & power tools
oย ย Use automated hand tools to complete vineyard specific tasks
oย ย Trouble shoot & correctly resolve minor tool/equipment malfunctions
oย ย Keep all tools, toolboxes, & workspaces clean, safe, & in working order
ย ยทย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย General
oย ย Adherent to safety guidelines & protocols
oย ย Adhere to strict security & NDA guidelines & protocols
oย ย Work safely around agricultural chemicals & adhere to REIโs & PHIโs
oย ย Sit, squat, stand, kneel repetitively & for long periods of time
oย ย Sensibly cope with and be prepared for all kinds of weather: rain, wind, heat, humidity, etc.
oย ย Ability to lift 50 lbs.
oย ย Conduct yourself in a safe & sensible manner
oย ย Other responsibilities as delegated by management