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Job Description

Full Time:

Yes

Number of Workers Requested:

6

Job Duties:

More specifically, the ability to plant, prune, train vines, weed, harvest grapes, and maintain fencing and trellises. Operate tractor and forklift, maintain netting, till, minor maintenance of tractor, forklift, tiller, and trailer, maintain drip system, take soil samples, clean vineyard cleaning, make plantable stems, remove non-performing plants. Willingness to learn, team-oriented. Ability to work outside in high and/or freezing temperatures. Major crops and Crop Management for Winemaking Grapes • January-April: training and pruning vines; repairing water drip system, readying materials for additional trellis buildout, engaging in trellis buildout, grape planting, hoeing; Cluster management, shoot management, and canopy management. • May-August: Weeding, mowing, watering, daily check of ground moisture, trellis maintenance, trimming grapevines; Cluster management, shoot management, and canopy management. As the fruit ripens, efforts include maturity checks, testing fruit for ripeness, and netting vines. • September – October: Hand harvesting grapes. Engage in winterizing activities of the vineyard and, if necessary, maintain the water drip system and make repairs as necessary. • Perform other duties as assigned. Equipment used to perform job duties includes but is not limited to, clippers, hoes, spades, pliers, wrench screwdrivers, cutting knives, gloves, tractors, hand trucks, tillers, trailers, and forklifts. The employer provides all equipment and tools used in the performance of vineyard duties. Other Requirements Supervisor(s) will provide instructions and directions to workers. Workers must be able to comprehend and follow instructions and communicate effectively to supervisors. Unusual, complex or non-routine activities will be supervised. Workers expected to perform basic duties proficiently without close supervision. Employers may request, but not require, workers to work more than the stated daily hours and/or on a worker's Sabbath or US federal holidays. Workers will have an unpaid lunch break. The worker must report to work at the designated time and place daily. Daily or weekly work schedules may vary due to weather, sunlight, temperature, crop conditions, and other factors. The Employer will notify workers of any change to start time. Must wear assigned personal protective equipment when required. Must report for work daily wearing work clothing and boots or other durable footwear. Shorts, bathing suits, or other casual clothing are not permitted. Workers wearing clothing inappropriate for work will not be permitted to start work. Must wear assigned personal protective equipment when required. Must report for work daily wearing work clothing and boots or other durable footwear. Shorts, bathing suits, or other casual clothing are not permitted. Workers wearing clothing inappropriate for work will not be permitted to start work.

Job Classification:

45-2092.00 - Farmworkers and Laborers, Crop, Nursery, and Greenhouse

Job Requirements

Experience Required:

No

Special Requirements:

Work Rules 1. Workers must perform their assigned work in a careful, workman-like manner in accordance with the provision of the work contract. Sloppy work will not be tolerated 2. Workers must report at the assigned time and place each workday as directed by the Employer or Employers representatives. 3. Workers may not take unauthorized breaks from work. Should the Worker need a break, he/she will immediately contact the Employer or Employers representative. 4. Workers may not leave an assigned work area without the permission of the Employer or Employers representative. 5. Workers may not enter the Employer's premises without authorization. 6. Workers may not begin work before the scheduled starting time or continue working after the stopping time unless authorized by the Employer/Employers representative. 7. Workers may not deliberately restrict production. 8. Workers may not post or remove notices, signs, or other instructions from the Employers bulletin board

Number of Hours Per Week:

35

Work Schedule (Start/End time):

8:00 A.M. - 5:00 P.M.

Employer Information

Company Name:

Spicewood Vineyards

Location:

Spicewood, TX 78669

Worksite

Address:

1419 CR 409 (Employer owned), Spicewood, TX 78669

Job Order Details

ETA Case Number:

H-300-24293-418987

Multiple Worksites:

No

Additional Wage Information:

0.00

Date Posted:

10/31/2024

Piece Rate Offer

$0.00

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