Field Workers (wine Grapes)

Job description

Field Worker (Wine Grapes):

Duties vary depending on the growing season:

Work in grape vineyards during growing season (approximately mid-April 2022 through Mid August, 2022)

Performs basic hand labor in the vineyard, including vine pruning, canopy management, shoot thinning, leaf removal, weed removal with shovel, vine suckering, tying and training of young vines, shoot positioning, wire moving, cane cutting and grape harvesting.
Remove vines, install stakes and clips, plant vines, install cartons, install drip hose and emitters, move rocks, install and repair drip hose and emitters, install/remove bird netting and shade cloth.
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-August 2022 through mid -October 2022) will include: picking wine grapes and activities directly related to wine grape picking.

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.

See Addendum C.