Join the team at Trump Winery, Virginia’s largest vineyard, as an Assistant Vineyard
Manager.
With nearly 200 acres of French vinifera varieties dedicated to crafting
exceptional still and sparkling wines and premium cider, this is an exciting opportunity to
contribute to our commitment to producing top-quality grapes. In this role, you'll be key
to enhancing vineyard farming practices, ensuring both quality and efficiency. As the
state’s largest vineyard operation, we offer a dynamic environment where
you’ll oversee daily vineyard operations, implement effective farm plans for long-term
success, participate in hands-on farming, and manage seasonal H2A labor. If you’re
looking for a collaborative, supportive workplace and the chance to make a significant
impact, we’d love to have you on our team!
Title: Assistant Vineyard Manager
Location: Trump Winery - 20 minutes south of Charlottesville
Wage: DOE, Competitive
Excellent Benefits include:
• Employee medical premium paid 80%, dependents paid 40% with low and no
deductible options
• 80% employer-paid premiums for dental and vision
• Basic Life at 25K and Voluntary Life, AD&D, and Accident plans available
• 26 days paid time off (vacation, sick, and holiday), accrual begins after the first
90 days
• 401k after one year with up to 6% company match
• Generous employee discounts at Trump Winery, Trump Cidery, and Trump Hotel
• Other employee programs such as TicketsatWork, Red Wing Shoes Discounts,
Shoes for Crews, Discount Gym Membership at Planet Fitness, employee
referral program, monthly education opportunities and so much more!
**Please submit wage requirements and resume when applying**
ESSENTIAL DUTIES:
Vineyard duties including but not limited to planting, pruning, canopy
management, trellis installation and repair, and harvesting
• Must be mechanically inclined, to help troubleshoot and ensure vineyard
equipment's safe operation and maintenance.
• Operates agricultural equipment including implements, tractors, sprayers, ATVs,
forklifts
• Train, direct, and motivate less skilled temporary workers.
• Understand and comply with any safety requirements and cautions
• Knowledge of agricultural chemicals and how to use them safely and correctly.
• Ability to work long hours and/or 7 days a week during critical times – harvest
• Reliability in attendance and punctuality.
• Heavy Equipment Operation
• Assist in maintaining the chemical spray program including health and safety
compliance and training, record keeping, proper chemical selection and
purchasing, and adherence to spray intervals and worker reentry
• Assist in developing an annual farm plan related to pruning and redevelopment
strategies, canopy management techniques and timing, and soil fertility
• Collect and analyze viticultural data including pruning weights, phenology
tracking, crop estimates, tissue testing, berry development, and soil tests
• Perform vineyard observations including pest and disease scouting, crop health,
and efficiency
• Assist in the management and oversight of annual fruit sales including pricing,
contracts, deposit, scheduling, and payment
REQUIREMENTS:
• Bachelor of Science in Viticulture or related Agricultural Science
• 3+ years previous experience in farming operations, viticulture
experience preferred, preferably in environments managing 50+
acres of wine grapes.
• Experience in the operation of tractors and heavy
equipment.
• Strong math skills required. Ability to add, subtract, multiply, and
divide.
• Works on feet for eight hours a day. Ability to work long hours and/or
seven days a week during critical times. Able to push, pull, carry,
and lift up to 70 pounds. Frequently bends over, kneels, twists,
reaches overhead, climbs stairs, ladders, and walks varied surfaces
(paved, incline, uneven, etc).
• Valid Driver’s License and clean motor vehicle report
Trump Vineyard Estates is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, age, protected veteran status, or other categories protected by federal, state, and local law.
Trump Vineyard Estates participates in the E-Verify Program (Identity and Employment Eligibility Verification) and uses E-Verify to confirm work authorization. Candidates must be eligible to work in the United States.
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