Vineyard crew i - reserve - united states, asheville

Minimum pay is $15/hr; additional compensation will be considered for candidates with higher amounts of experience above the minimum requirements. reserve: a position working up to 20 hours per week vineyard crew 1 will provide seasonal support to the vineyard team in the care and maintenance of the plants, trellis system, and related equipment. depending on current demands duties may include, but are not limited to pruning; vine planting and training; trellis and canopy management; selection and harvesting grapes; and operating company vehicles and some machinery. additionally, when crew 1 employees are working during harvest, they will be expected to help organize and transport harvest workers during that especially demanding time.

minimum pay is $15/hr; additional compensation will be considered for candidates with higher amounts of experience above the minimum requirements. reserve: a position working up to 20 hours per week (between 40-999 hours per year)

vineyard crew 1 will provide seasonal support to the vineyard team in the care and maintenance of the plants, trellis system, and related equipment. depending on current demands duties may include, but are not limited to pruning; vine planting and training; trellis and canopy management; selection and harvesting grapes; and operating company vehicles and some machinery. additionally, when crew 1 employees are working during harvest, they will be expected to help organize and transport harvest workers during that especially demanding time. crew also provides general assistance and support for leadership, department, and company.

schedules can vary, but are generally weekdays from 7:00am - 3:30pm. 

essential job duties:

1. replanting grapevines, plant care, and maintenance
2. pruning, hedging, leaf pulling, and trellis building/maintenance
3. training and transporting harvest staff, if working during harvest
4. helping prepare vehicles, equipment, and tools during harvest
5. harvesting grapes, moving lugs, bins, and grapes to and from equipment and fields
6. help transport harvest workers to and from fields
7. help vineyard team with training and organizing harvest workers
8. clean pruning and harvest equipment and tools

requirements:

1. previous experience working in a vineyard or related field preferred.
2. relevant education, training and /or certification preferred.
3. solid knowledge and interest of plant care and maintenance related to grapevines and vineyard operations preferred.
4. strong planning, organization and time management skills.
5. good verbal communication skills.
6. proven commitment to delivering world class service (internally and externally).
7. ability to multi-task effectively and work both independently and as part of a dynamic team.
8. must be able to troubleshoot, take initiative, and exercise good judgment in a proactive manner.
9. must be able to safely and effectively operate and use small tools and equipment.
10. must be able to operate vehicles and related equipment safely and efficiently.
11. ability to complete worker protection safety (wps) training.

physical requirements: this position will require a physical exam at the biltmore clinic prior to starting work. an offer of employment is conditional upon the successful completion of this examination. 

1. ability to lift up to 50 pounds on a regular basis.
2. must be able to kneel, stoop, bend, reach overhead and below.
3. manual dexterity to operate small tools and equipment.
4. must be able to walk and stand for extended periods of time - often up to eight (8) hours a day or more.
5. ability to work outside in all types of weather with fluctuations in temperature and conditions.
6. must have a valid driver's license and be at least 18 years of age. should be able to operate manual transmission, or be able to learn.

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