Job

Viticulture Technician
King Estate Winery
Eugene, OR

Closing Date:

May 14, 2021

Job Address:

80854 Territorial Hwy
Eugene, Oregon 97405

Job Description:

King Estate Winery seeks a Viticulture Technician to join the agricultural team. The Viticulture Technician will be responsible for obtaining and recording pruning weights. This individual will also collect and perform soil and tissue tests, cluster counts, cluster weights, and fruit samples. He or She will make observations and take measurements of vine and fruit growth development. The Viticulture Technician will conduct and record field experiments. This individual will report general conditions of the vineyard blocks to the Vineyard Manager. The other responsibilities may include driving tractors and trucks, entering general data, ordering supplies, and helping crews when needed during harvest pruning and the rest of the growing season.

Essential Job Functions:

• Obtaining and recording pruning weights
• Collecting and performing soil and tissue tests, cluster counts, cluster weights and fruit samples
• Conduct and record field experiments
• Various Vineyard work during times of need

Requirements/Competencies:

• Degree in viticulture, plant science or related field
• Previous vineyard work experience
• Ability to work outdoors in both cool and hot temperatures
• Agility, walking on uneven ground, bending and crouching to collect samples or hooking up equipment
• Excellent communication skills
• Ability to follow directions, prioritize, and manage time effectively
• Availability to work overtime and weekends if necessary
• Covid Vaccine Required

To Apply:

Candidates mush submit their cv/resume to careers@kingestate.com