Vineyard Manager Viticulturist
(Wine Jobs:
Vineyards & Cellars )
Full Time
17655 winery rd. Barboursville,
Virginia
Job responsibilities:
The Vineyard Manager will report directly to the CEO
Manage and supervise all vineyard operations, from pruning to harvest
Manage daily and establish a healthy relationship with our highly trained vineyard workers
Provide required safety training to workers
Implement soil testing for fertility, pH and plan correction as needed
Keep an active pesticide applicator license and records of sprays through the season per each block
Maintain inventory of chemicals, fertilizers, fuel, filters
Scout weekly all vineyard blocks and spend time daily in the field with workers
Keep records of yields of each block, prepare crop estimates 45 days before harvest and evaluate with CEO any needs for green harvest
Maintain all documentation related to compliance of state and federal regulations and standards that are already in place
Plan for the hiring of H-2A VISA workers with the assistance of our Labor Agency and our office staff.
Ensuring that housing provided to workers is kept clean and in order according to standards from Department of Labor and Health
Keep vehicles for transportation of workers clean and inspected
Log work hours per each vineyard block and type of operation
Schedule vineyard equipment maintenance and repairs
The Vineyard Manager will provide on Friday a work schedule of the following week to the CEO
Qualifications:
Minimum of four years of experience in vineyard management of an Estate of at least 30 acres in size
Familiarity with vineyard equipment operation
Proficiency in the Spanish language
Good written and verbal communication skills, with high attention to detail
Undergraduate or Master degree in Viticulture, Agriculture, or related field
Able to pass company’s background check
Other Requirements:
Ability to occasionally perform some physical labor year-round in all kinds of weather
Possess a Valid Driver’s License
Willingness to work long hours during peak vineyard’s activity
Self-motivated with the ability to work independently
Great skill in managing staff
Collaborative approach, team builder with good sense of humor
Uplifting attitude, strong work ethic and able to motivate staff by explaining the reason behind every intervention done from pruning to harvest
It is preferred if candidate has experience with operating vineyard equipment and implements
Vineyard Manager is required to work under the guidance of our current Vineyard Manager for a period of up to six months to facilitate the transfer of his knowledge matured through 28 vintages
Salary proportionate to the experience $78,000-$92,000
Benefits:
401(k) up to 5% match, health, dental, and vision insurance, life insurance
Vacations
Housing and utilities are provided on the Estate
How To Apply
Send resume and cover letter
Thank you for applying, your application will be reviewed by the CEO and Viticulturist, we will diligently review it and respond to applicant within a few weeks. We look forward to an opportunity to engage with you, if you do not get selected to move forward for this role, it doesn't mean we were not impressed with your skills or accomplishments, it just means that we chose someone with experience that more closely matched to our needs. Once an offer has been accepted, the position will be closed and all applicants will be notified.
Sincerely, thank you.
