Los Pinos Ranch Vineyards is hiring dedicated staff to work in our vineyard and our wine production area!
Must be 18 years of age or older and able to work independently with little or no supervision at times.
PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS: Must be able to stand and walk safely for sustained periods of time in challenging conditions such as uneven ground, mud, soft dirt, rocks, etc.
Must be able to perform physical tasks on a regular, full-time basis.
Must be able to see, speak, listen, hear, lift, move, carry, walk, pull, push, stack, reach, climb, stand on ladders and use arms, hands and fingers effectively while working for long periods of time.
Must be able to lift, move and carry up to 35 pounds on a regular basis.
CLOTHING: Must be able to dress and wear shoes and clothing appropriate to protect the body from the demands of outdoor weather conditions and our work environment duties and responsibilities. A protective hat must be worn in the sun at all times. Safety gear will be provided as necessary.
DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES include but are not limited to:
- Hands-on involvement in every facet of the vineyard operation including removing dead vines and roots, planting new vines, staking, hoeing, raking, digging, perimeter maintenance, pruning, tying, sucker removal, trellis work, canopy management, de-leafing, placing protective mats and rocks around vines, picking grapes at harvest, etc.
- Assistance with irrigation needs - Assistance with spraying of organic herbicides and pesticides, disease prevention sprays, frost protectant, etc.
- Perform basic cleanup, repair and maintenance duties as related to the vineyard, such as removing tumbleweeds, weeds, trash, etc., cleanup of vineyard equipment, tractor, UTV, etc. Repairing broken irrigation equipment, fence repair, trellis repair, taking out and putting away all tools, cleaning of storage areas, filling equipment with gas/diesel, etc. and communicating with owners on any and all safety issues, broken tools or equipment.
- All cleaning and activities inside the production area associated with the process of winemaking.
ABILITY TO DRIVE A FORKLIFT A PLUS!
Pay starts at $15/hr but can be higher based upon experience. We will train.
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: From $13.00 per hour
Expected hours: 32 – 40 per week
Benefits:
- Employee discount
- Paid time off
Schedule:
- 8 hour shift
- Monday to Friday
- Overtime
Work Location: In person
