Posted: February 13, 2018

Maple Springs a Berks County winery seeks a Vineyard Manager with viticulture background and leadership skills to manage all aspects of a ten-acre vineyard.

Work in conjunction with Vineyard Assistant and experienced crew to maximize sustainable yield and fruit quality while ensuring compliance with standards and maintaining a high level of vine health and vineyard integrity. Maple Springs Vineyard, recognized for "Best White Wine in PA" in 2017, has a UC Davis educated winemaker and offers wines through case club membership and in fine dining establishments.

Duties include:

  • Hire, manage and supervise vineyard laborers
  • Establish timeline of critical tasks
  • Manual labor to care for established vineyards, including planting, weed abatement, pruning, shoot positioning, leaf pulling, netting, hedging, etc.
  • Able to work outside in all weather conditions and physically able to perform hand pruning, and other manual labor tasks, etc.
  • Education in viticulture or landscaping field
  • 3 years leadership experience required
  • Must be dependable, reliable and self-motivated
  • Ability to lift 50 pounds
  • Available to work extra hours as needed during main season and harvest
  • Valid PA driver's license
  • Full time, year-round position with benefits
  • Compensation based on experience

To apply or for more information, contact Susan at

Maple Springs Vineyard
P.O. Box 233

Bechtelsville, PA 19505

610.702.2174