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 susan@maplespringsvineyard.com.
Bechtelsville, PA 19505
610.702.2174