Job Address:

8445 Silverado Trail
Rutherford, CA 94573

Closing Date: June 30, 2019

Position Summary:

This position is responsible for assisting Grower Relations Department in evaluating grape maturity in grower and estate vineyards. Visit Mumm Napa and Kenwood Vineyards to monitor and sample grape maturity during harvest season. Record pertinent information, and update files. Communicate to the Grower Relations Manager regarding conditions as necessary, i.e.: vine health, damage from pests, Powdery Mildew, Botrytis, etc.

This job description is designed to outline the essential functions of the position but is not intended to be all inclusive.

The candidate must be available 4 to 5 months starting in June.
 

Key Responsibilities:

• Grape maturity (sugar) sampling for all vineyard blocks
• Monitor vineyards for pests, diseases, nutritional disorders and vine health. Communicate issues to Grower Relations Manager as needed
• Data entry into and work with Excel spreadsheets
• Place traps if requested and monitor for sharpshooters and/or mealy bugs
• Cluster counts and cluster weights to help with crop estimates
• Check on individual vineyard(s) grape harvesting as needed for quality control
• Assist with collection, verification and filing of required reports needed from growers, i.e. Pre-harvest pest reports
• Special projects and responsibilities as assigned

Required Qualifications:

• Safe driving record with valid California Driver’s License
• Good understanding of fundamentals of viticulture: planting, physiology of vine, nutrients, pest and diseases
• Personable and good verbal communication to interact with growers and vineyard management companies
• Physical endurance: be able to work outdoors in different terrains and climates
• Computer literate: basic level of Microsoft Excel & Word

Preferred Skills:

• BS in Viticulture, Enology or related field
• Advance knowledge of viticulture practices
• Previous experience as viti-tech
• Integrated Pest Management (IPM)
• Qualified Applicator License (QAL)
• Spanish as second language

Physical Demands and Work Conditions:

• Flexible hours, weekends and long hours will be required during grape harvest
• Ability to lift up to 50 pounds
• Enjoys working out-of-doors and in all types of weather
• Requires frequent driving and walking through vineyards with varied terrain
• The physical requirements listed are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the key responsibilities/essential functions
• Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions

To apply, please email:

Careers.MummNapa@pernod-ricard.com