Vineyard Field Technician

Description:

Part-Time, temporary, seasonal, farm (15-30 hours/week)

Schedule:  M-F, 7 am - 3 pm; can and will change with weather and conditions; some Saturday work may be needed.

 Position Overview:
The Technician role is a vital part of hands-on vineyard care, including pruning, planting
support, and irrigation maintenance. This position follows guidance from the Vineyard Manager to support healthy vine growth and vineyard productivity. 

 Key Responsibilities:
- Prune dormant vines by removing dead wood to support new annual growth
- Assist with weeding, digging, hoeing, and planting tasks
- Install and repair trellising infrastructure or irrigation lines
- Cleaning and organizing work areas as well as cleaning and maintaining equipment you have used.
- Perform general vineyard care tasks as needed 

We foster a collaborative and growth-oriented environment where your contributions directly impact our vineyard’s success. We offer opportunities for skill development and a supportive workplace culture committed to sustainable practices and employee well-being.

Requirements:

 Qualifications and skills
- Ability to follow instructions and work carefully with vines and tools
- Experience pruning, landscaping, farming, or outdoor work preferred
- Mechanical aptitude with tractors, and driving generally.
- Comfortable working outdoors in all weather conditions
- Experience with hedgers, trimmers, or mechanical pruners is a plus
- Valid driver's license
- Ability to lift 50+ lbs and perform physically demanding tasks
- Good visual ability and manual dexterity
- Muscadine grape experience is a plus but not required

Work Environment
- Outdoor work in varying weather conditions
- Requires walking, standing, bending, and working with arms overhead