Field Workers
Employer
Abreu-Howell Mt: 365 Las Posadas Rd
Angwin, CA 95408
United States
Job description
Field Worker:
Duties vary depending on the growing season:
Work in grape vineyards during growing season (approximately April 2021 through May 2021) will include weed removal and vine suckering.
Work in grape vineyards during growing season (approximately June 2021 through July 2021) will include leaf removal.
Work in grape vineyards on non-harvest activities (approximately August 2021 through mid-September 2021) will include: early season crop removal, move wires, picking, root picking, irrigation, field maintenance, canopy management, shoveling, stake removal and replacement.
Work in grape vineyards during harvest season (approximately mid-September 2021 through mid-November 2021) will include: picking wine grapes and activities directly related to wine grape picking.
Non-harvest related activities continue during harvest time of the year but are not directly related to wine grape picking and include: fence repair, trellis repair, post removal and replacement, drainage, field gutters, plant new vineyard including digging, raking, clean up and post pounding.
Harvest activities include: Use sharp picking knives, standing and kneeling on ground to pick fruit
Special Requirements
Specific requirements include lifting up to 50 pounds frequently and able to use hand tools, including cutting knives, Must be able to work under conditions where skin and clothing become heavily soiled with mud, water, grease, etc. Must be able to work outdoors in inclement weather conditions, including rain, cold, high winds, etc. Work involves frequent bending and working in bent or stooped positions. Must be able to walk and stand up extensively. No smoking, alcohol, firearms in the field or residential housing.
Work is performed in open fields and may involve exposure to mud, dust, wind, heat, cold, and other natural elements. Temperatures can range from 30 degrees Fahrenheit to over 100 degrees Fahrenheit during the period of employment. Workers should come prepared with appropriate clothing and footwear for the environmental and working conditions described. See Addendum C.