Vineyard Scout
(Wine Jobs:
Vineyards & Cellars )
Full Time
Monterey Pacific
Soledad,
California
Monterey Pacific Inc. is a dynamic and innovative vineyard management company growing premium winegrapes on the Central Coast. MPI currently farms vineyards from the Santa Lucia Highlands to Hames Valley in Monterey County.
MPI prides itself on practical and sustainable farming practices and the use of advanced agricultural technologies. We have a strong team of dedicated, forward-thinking individuals, who welcome the challenges of specialized farming in complex environments.
The Vineyard Scout will work alongside the Pest Control Advisor and Vineyard Technician to maintain vine health and track vine development throughout the year.
Duties and Responsibilities:
- Inspect 3,000 acres of vineyards for pests, diseases, weeds and nutritional problems
- Keep timely records of phenological events using farming software
- Assist in the collection of soil and tissue samples
- Monitor and maintain soil moisture/telemetry network and all field sensors
- Help collect data from various trials (soil health, new plantings, pruning systems, etc.)
- Assist with Harvest activities, including sampling and lab work
Qualifications:
- Valid California driver’s license with clean driving record required
- B.S. in Agricultural Science, preferably with an emphasis in Viticulture, I.P.M., Entomology, Plant Protection, or Plant Protection.
- Must be highly familiar with computers and tablets: Excel, Word, data entry on tablets.
- Good communication skills
- Bilingual (English-Spanish) is preferred and will enhance the value of the position
- Active PCA license with appropriate categories is a plus
Benefits:
- Competitive Salary (DOE)
- Company vehicle for work and commuting
- 401K, Medical, and Dental coverage
Applicants must be self-motivated and energetic individuals who can work on his/her own when necessary. The job will not be limited to the responsibilities listed above, and involvement with other vineyard activities will be available on a regular basis. This is a great opportunity to work with a variety of vineyard farming systems in a premium viticultural area on the Central Coast.
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