Submission #1137

Job Summary: This is a position where you will work closely with the Viticulturist and viticulture team members. It’s an opportunity to learn more about viticulture activities and be exposed to different farming techniques. This role will be responsible for monitoring and recording pest activity in the vineyard.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:
• Scouting vineyards for pest and disease problems.
• Collect data from vineyard sites
• Work on fertigations and lead team members in fertigation activities including, ordering supplies, and moving equipment.
• Monitoring and recording pest activity in the vineyards
• Assist with sampling procedures
• Performs regular vineyard work by hand such as pruning, tying, frost control, training, suckering, leafing, thinning, irrigating, harvesting, planting, etc.
• Must use personal protective equipment when necessary including but not limited to, earplugs, gloves, safety glasses, work boots, etc. (provided by Silverado Farming Company).
• Work closely with colleagues and outside vendors when needed to accomplish projects.
• Other duties as assigned by manager.


Job Requirements:
Knowledge/Experience:
• College degree in viticulture or other biological sciences. If you are currently pursuing a degree.
• Knowledge or experience with agriculture operations.

Skills:
• Ability to take direction, work harmoniously with coworkers, clients and vendors
• Strong time management skills
• Strong math skills, ability to keep track of counts
• Dependability + reliability
• Communicates effectively both verbally and in writing
• High level of professionalism
• Discretely handles confidential information
• Computer literate and proficient in Microsoft Office Applications

Physical:
• Must be capable of lifting and carrying at least 50 pounds, plus be capable of bending, squatting and walking on uneven ground, do manual labor outside in all types of weather, walk and stand for long periods of time and perform strenuous physical labor under adverse field conditions.
• Must have a valid California Driver’s License, be insurable by the company and be able to operate a motor vehicle safely.

Other Preferred Job Qualifications:
• CPR/First Aid Certificate
• Bilingual in Spanish and English
• Exceptional customer service skills in person and on the phone
• Software knowledge in AgCode, ESRI GIS


The above information is representative of the work performed in this position; however, it is not all-inclusive. The omission of a specific duty or responsibility does not exclude it from the position if the work is similar or related to the essential duties and responsibilities.