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About our Client:

Companies, like great wines, are not just produced; rather they are carefully cultivated. We are seeking passionate individuals to join our team at Eco Terreno where we employ our experience in winemaking with time honored traditions in a healthy respect for the land. With 149-acres of Biodynamically and organically certified land, planted primarily to vineyards in Alexander Valley near Cloverdale, we are one of the leading wine farms in Northern California.

We believe our choices are opportunities to directly impact our future. We embrace the challenges and strive to nurture our planet and its inhabitants. By committing to being part of the solution, as opposed to part of the problem, we hope to inspire others to do the same. It may not be the most profitable or quickest path to success, but it is the most responsible and caring. We are confident small steps create greater strides and are grateful to share our journey with you.

As a company we echo the holistic habitat of our farm and thoughtfully embrace intention in everything we do. The caring hands that tend our fruit and the participants in our journey to share our wine with you, are valued as friends and family. By extending strong living wages and benefits to our team, which are far above industry standards, we are authentic in our purpose and our passion.

Job Overview:

Under the direction of the Vineyard Manager and other Eco Terreno Wines (ETW) leadership team, assist with duties required to maintain the company’s Biodynamic viticultural programs. Key responsibilities will entail: helping to maintain good viticultural farming practices, leading to the production of the highest quality grapes possible and assisting in the maintenance of vineyard facilities.

Key Responsibilities:

Vineyard Programs

Follow irrigation schedules to meet canopy growth and fruit quality expectations. Follow Irrigation Work Orders
Take direction from ETW Leadership Team to ensure all vineyard operations, including operations completed by Vineyard Management Compan(ies) are completed in accordance with direction from ETW leadership
Supervise workers during harvest operations and work with crews as directed
Assist in planning and completing capital development projects (e.g., planting, vineyard infrastructure)
Create all biodynamic activities, including preps and certifications as directed
Assist in all wine farm maintenance, irrigation maintenance, vine and vine infrastructure maintenance
Repair and upkeep of all wine farm tools, equipment, and vehicles

Vine and Soil Nutrition Programs

Conduct and report vine nutrition status through periodic petiole samples
Measure and report soil nutrition status through periodic soil samples
Integrate and evaluate vine and soil nutrition data and develop effective vine nutrition programs
Complete Fertility Work Orders as directed; as needed, follow-up and evaluate the effectiveness of applications (cover crop, compost, Biodynamic sprays)

Integrated Pest Management Program

Monitor vineyard blocks for pest, diseases, nutrition and vine health
Follow-up and evaluate the effectiveness of pest control programs under direction of the ETW Leadership Team
With the ETW Leadership Team, ensure chemical inventory is maintained and facilitate ordering of chemicals and fertilizers

Field Viticulture Data Collection Program

As directed, supervise, train, motivate and supervise interns in the collection and reporting of data.
Ensure viticultural, yield component, phenological, weather and fruit chemistry data is collected and reported in an accurate and timely manner.
Work closely with the Viticulture Leadership & Team to ensure the integrity of the Viticulture Database and the availability of information required by other users and customers.

Reporting/Compliance/Technology

Assist in the development and maintenance of Viticulture Plans, annual Vintage Summary and other viticultural reports.
Utilize the Viticulture Database, with the guidance of the ETW Leadership Team, to log work order, work hours, field inspections, generate reports, and observations

Minimum Experience and Qualifications:

1-3 years experience working in a vineyard
Strong oral and communication skills
Capability & desire to learn relevant vineyard computer skills, including spreadsheets, word processing, and database programs.
Must possess a valid driver’s license and meet the company’s automobile insurance requirements.

Preferred Experience:

3+ years experience working in a vineyard
Bilingual in Spanish and English
Capability & desire to learn relevant vineyard computer skills, including spreadsheets, word processing, and database programs.
Knowledge: Good knowledge of vine physiology, phenology, morphology, and water relations
Knowledge of soils, soil chemistry, plant nutrition, and pest management
Forklift operations certificate (preferred)

Employment Details:

You will be working at our Cloverdale, CA vineyard location.

Working conditions will include being outdoors working in:

all weather conditions (Cold, Heat, Rain, Wind, Extreme Sun, etc.)
the dirt and around dust ( you will be 'getting your hands dirty')

The pay range for this role is:

22 - 25 USD per hour (Cloverdale, CA)

Must be available for varying shifts dependent on the Vineyard Harvesting Schedule.

The pay range for this role is:

21 - 24 USD per hour(Eco Terreno - Vineyard)

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