Job Description

Job Description:

General Description of Duties:
Under the direction of the Owners and Winemaker, this role supervises and
coordinates all the various farming activities for assigned vineyards. Assignments involve the
execution of general vineyard management work requiring broad skills and knowledge in the
areas of pruning, irrigation management, weed control, chemical applications, disease and pest
control, cultivation and canopy management and harvest. Assists in all vineyard development
activities including land preparation, trellis and irrigation system installation, planting,
equipment selection, etc. Directs work assignments, delegating work to field personnel in an
effective manner. Trains personnel in the areas of scheduling, procedures, safety and regulations
related to vineyard functions. Maintains close supervision of field crews, assuring proper
procedures and quality of work.

Specific Duties:
•  Directs a workforce consisting of labor crews, equipment operators, mechanics,
irrigators, etc. as well as contractors.
•  Plans and coordinates activities of vineyard supervisors, foremen and other related
personnel.
•  Monitors crops for insect & disease pressure; plans and implements fungicide, pesticide
and irrigation programs; keeps accurate records of pesticide & chemical usage and
inventories.
•  Effectively and efficiently utilizes data management systems and applies information to
forecast, organize and monitor vineyard operations, budgets, labor, expenses.
•  Maintains accurate, timely records of daily event, equipment and work schedules.
•  Reviews and approves timecard data on a daily basis to ensure accuracy in payroll.
•  Assists in the preparation of the annual capital expenditure and operating expense
budgets and monthly reviews.
•  Assists in requisitioning, operating and maintaining all tools, equipment and vehicles.
Reviews all expenditures to insure that all operations are within budgetary parameters.
•  Interprets and enforces company policies to workers and enforces safety regulations.
Assists in the implementation of employee safety training programs.
•  Successfully manages people. Addresses communications, performance,
employee relations issues that occur with Vineyard workforce.
•  Represents vineyards and conducts market
and guest tours, deals with outside vendors, at meetings in a professional and
knowledgeable manner.
•  Works nights and weekends as required throughout the year.
•  Takes on special projects as assigned by the Owners and Winemaker.

In addition to the opportunity to apply and develop your skills toward key business objectives, we offer an excellent compensation package including a competitive base salary, comprehensive health insurance, and participation in our 401k program.

King Family Vineyards is an equal opportunity employer. We consider qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, disability, gender identity, protected veteran status, or other protected class.

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