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Job Description

Full Time:

Yes

Number of Workers Requested:

1

Job Duties:

All applicants must be able, willing and qualified to perform the work described in the job order and must be available for the entire period of employment specified in Box A.3 & A.4. Job duties include planting vines, maintenance of and repair of vineyard infrastructure (trellising, posts etc.), maintenance of vineyard (mowing, weeding, rototilling etc.), maintenance and care of vines, (training, tying, pruning, cluster-thinning, trimming and general canopy management, covering vines with nets and installing wildlife deterrents, applying fungicide), scouting for vine diseases and reporting in writing to employer. Only Certified workers will apply fungicide. Training will be provided by employer at no cost to the worker. In addition, workers will keep maintenance of equipment according to maintenance schedule (mower, tractor, sprayer, trimmer rototillers, ATV's etc., to keep them clean and ready to use and to have equipment repaired by appropriate authorized repair shop when necessary). Workers will operate trucks or other multi-purpose vehicles to transport workers from housing (whether on or off farm) to the farm properties; haul tools, supplies, or crops; transport workers from place to place around the farm properties during the workday (including on public roads to reach farmer's fields); and/or transport workers to the grocery store, bank, or laundry facilities on an as needed basis. Workers will be compensated at the correct rate of pay for all hours worked, including when they are performing the employer’s obligation of driving. Those that are requested to drive will be required to possess a valid driver's license; no worker will be rejected for not having a driver's license. Workers who do drive will still perform the same field work and other duties as non-driving workers; driving is not a primary duty. Harvesting grapes, bringing the harvested grapes to the winery and proceeding with the crushing, de-stemming, pressing and bringing the wine/must into tank. Will help with cleaning of tanks and other equipment in the winery including but not limited to de-stemming and crushing equipment. Cleaning of oak barrels, filling and maintenance. Monitoring the water softener systems and equipment in the estate, Winterize the vineyard. The employer will provide 1 day of training and allow 2 days of work for the worker to satisfactorily perform the duties described in the job description. Workers must be willing to work in varied weather conditions, including temperatures as low as 25 degrees with snow up to one foot deep or temperatures as high as 90 degrees with damp mornings. Work requires long periods of standing, bending and kneeling. Workers must be able to lift and carry up to 50 pounds on a frequent basis and be available to work 5 days a week. Employer will furnish to worker without cost all tools and equipment required to perform duties assigned. Workers may be required to work 7 hours shift within the hours of 7:00am to 7:00pm from Monday and Tuesday, and workers may require to work 7-hour shift within the hours of 7:00am to 7:00pm from Thursday to Saturday. Workers get a 30-minute Lunch break which is staggered between 11am - 1pm as agreed upon by management. Workers can choose where to eat their lunch and return to work after their 30 minutes are up. Workers should report to work in their own suitable clothing. Beginning and ending times will vary depending on the conditions in the vineyard. Worker must be able to take directions in simple English.

Job Classification:

45-2091.00 - Agricultural Equipment Operators

Job Requirements

Experience Required:

Yes

Months of Experience Required:

3

Special Requirements:

The employer expects the following characteristics and skills - Honesty, tidiness, hardworking, meticulous, clean, high-quality drive, efficient, respect natural vine schedule, they must be accountable and support the Estate Owner and winery manager.

Number of Hours Per Week:

35

Work Schedule (Start/End time):

7:00 A.M. - 7:00 P.M.

Employer Information

Company Name:

Four Maples Vineyard & Winery Inc

Location:

Champlain, NY 12919

Worksite

Address:

40 Gamlaw Road, Champlain, NY 12919

Job Order Details

ETA Case Number:

H-300-26009-547315

Multiple Worksites:

No

Additional Wage Information:

$18.83 (H-2A)

Date Posted:

1/16/2026

Piece Rate Offer

$0.00

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