Closing Date: 5/17/2023

Job Address:

12500 Lookingglass Rd
Rosenburg, OR 

Description: 

Fault Line Vineyards/Abacela is looking for a motivated, hands-on individual to join our team. Fault Line Vineyards is located in the beautiful Umpqua Valley of southern Oregon and is dedicated to growing Spanish and Portuguese grape varieties. The property, with a diverse mix of slopes, aspects, soil types and elevations creates a unique viticultural experience and opportunity to gain invaluable experience with more than 15 grape varieties. You will be working and training under the vineyard manager.

Responsibilities:

• Scouting (Disease, nutrition, phenology, etc)
• Sampling (Nutrient, soil, grape)
• Data Collection (Lag weights, pruning weights, trials)
• Irrigation and fertigation
• Equipment Operation (tractor operation and using implements)
• Crew supervision and training
• Vineyard development

Requirements:

• Valid Driver’s License
• Ability to lift 50 lbs
• Ability to work in all weather conditions
• Ability to stand and walk on uneven and sloped terrain for long periods of time
• Eagerness to learn all aspects of vineyard management
• Computer literate
• Willingness to work holidays and weekends during busy seasons

Preferred Qualifications:

• Bachelors’ in Viticulture/Horticulture/Agriculture
• Pesticides applicator’s license
• Tractor experience

Compensation:

• Compensation: DOE
• Holiday and PTO
• Continuing education opportunities
• Opportunities to learn about wine and excel in a growing industry

To Apply:

Please email resumes to alison@abacela.com