Vineyard Intern Details

Vineyard Intern

Trinchero Family Estates - Elk Grove, CA

Employment Type : Full-Time

To help the Viticulturists monitor the vineyards for insect and disease presence, continually evaluate the vineyards for potential crop yield and observe and comment on general vineyard health.

Essential Functions:
The following reflects management’s definition of essential functions for this job but does not restrict the tasks that may be assigned. Management may assign or reassign duties and responsibilities to this job at any time due to reasonable accommodation or other reasons.

• Scout for insect, disease and weed problems at any of the Trinchero vineyards where the Tech is assigned to perform those duties.
• Assist the Viticulturists in counting clusters and other activities prescribed to estimate possible crop yields

Qualifications:

• At least a sophomore standing pursuing a bachelor’s degree in Viticulture
• At least 2 years of academic training, possibly previous vineyard/farming experience
• Preferably conversant in Spanish

Working Conditions:

• Moderate to heavy physical work
• Work site may be any one of Trinchero Family Estates’ facilities
• Working outside daily and exposed to the temperature fluctuations, wind, dust, etc.
• Irregular hours, 8 – 9 hours a day, 5 days a week but possible 6-day week
• Must comply with all safety equipment requirements including ear plugs and safety glasses
• Exposure to various chemicals in production areas
• Exposure to machinery, forklifts and related production equipment
• Extensive walking and lifting of up to 40 pounds

Trinchero Family Estates provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability or genetics. In addition to federal law requirements, Trinchero Family Estates complies with applicable state and local laws governing nondiscrimination in employment in every location in which the company has facilities. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation and training.