Tractor Operator / Property Manager

*Tractor Operator / Property Manager* Job Summary: Reporting to the General Manager and Head Winemaker, the Tractor Operator / Property Manager is a hands-on position assisting in the day-to-day operation of the Estate property and vineyard.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities: Vineyard Operations and Logistics (60%): • Assists with management of the vineyard and site operations ensuring timely completion of all necessary tractor practices with the goal of producing superior quality fruit.
• Work with head winemaker to execute growing season tractor work, which will include: spray program applications, mowing, under vine cultivation, between vine cultivation, compost and soil amendment applications, and seeding.
• Ensure that all equipment maintenance needs are met to support the viticultural operations.
• Coordinate procurement of vineyard and vineyard development supplies and materials.
• Seasonally dependent early and/or long days may be required during frost, spray and harvest seasons.
For the 3-4 week harvest period, weekend work is very likely.
Property Management (40%): • Proactively provide recommendations for and execute implementation for management of non-vineyard areas of the property, including maintaining roads, ponds, drainage, orchards and natural areas.
• Respond to maintenance and repair needs for the buildings and farm infrastructure on the property, including the tasting room, residences, winery and pumphouse.
• Implement approved capital projects.
• Implement all actions needed to adhere to local, state and federal ordinances as it relates to vineyard development, water usage and chemical practices.
• Manage defensible space and company wildland fire protection program • Coordinate with the vineyard team on Estate to assist with ongoing landscaping management and projects.
Supervisory Responsibilities: • None Job Requirements: Skills: Farm equipment operation and maintenance experience.
Basic computer, skills and abilities (Word/word processing, EXCEL/spreadsheet).
Excellent follow through and project management skills.
Ability to work well with people at all levels in the company.
Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
Team-oriented.
Able to prioritize and organize, meet deadlines with accuracy, and work independently with a hands on approach.
Knowledge: Viticulture and Maintenance Operations Physical: Able to: travel by car/truck, able to work in various weather conditions throughout the year; physically able to lift and carry 40 lbs.
and work flexible schedules (including early daytime, evening, weekends).
Other: Proven ability to install a positive outlook in all relationships and activities.
Sensitive to neighbor relations as it pertains to operations at the vineyard.
Strong interest in wines and winegrowing, and a desire to constantly learn more about the industry and field.
At a minimum, experience with sustainable farming and preferably and interest in organic or biodynamic farming.
The above information is representative of the work performed in this position, however it is not all-inclusive.
The omission of a specific duty or responsibility does not exclude it from the position if the work is similar or related to the essential duties and responsibilities.
Job Type: Full-time Pay: $22.
00 per hour Expected hours: 40 per week Benefits: * Dental insurance * Employee discount * Health insurance * Paid time off * Vision insurance Experience level: * 4 years Schedule: * 8 hour shift * Monday to Friday * Morning shift * Weekends as needed Work Location: In person