Vineyard Technician (part-time)

Denison, IA - USA

Monthly Salary: Not Disclosed

Posted on: 30+ days ago

Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

Welcome to Grayson College. Grayson College is in the heart of Grayson County and provides a vital link for higher education. GC offers small classes for personalized instruction affordable tuition caring professional faculty and the convenience of day evening or online classes. The college serves approximately 5000 students annually. Graysons reputation is highly respected by surrounding universities and industries as an excellent source of quality graduates who bring specialized skilled and much-needed talents to the workplace.

Vineyard Technician (part-time):

Role:

Grayson College is seeking a part-time Vineyard Technician position to help with the vineyard and grounds/facilities maintenance of the T.V. Munson Memorial Vineyard and College facilities located on the West Campus. This position will be responsible for the weekly maintenance of the vineyard grounds to include but not limited to non-trade specific repairs to Viticulture/Distillation buildings herbicide management fertilization irrigation trellis repair shipping and receiving facilitating community tours and daily weed and vine maintenance. This position reports to the Viticulture and Enology Professor and Dean of Academic and Workforce Instruction.

The salary for this position is $20.00 per hour.

Bi-weekly pay Hands-on training.

Essential Functions & Responsibilities:

70% Spray under canopy and perimeter fence as weather permits. Erosion control trellis installation/maintenance frost protection vineyard installation fence installation. Mulching weeding and general maintenance.
25% Performs general maintenance and repair of building structures throughout GC Viticulture and Enology / Distillation facilities. General maintenance duties will include moving furniture boxes etc. setting up for and/or working special events building checks over holidays when buildings are unoccupied and on-call duty. Will perform routine preventative maintenance (greasing equipment oiling motors changing belts changing air filters changing light bulbs etc.); community tours of Vineyard shipping and receiving responsibilities; On-call duty as it pertains to emergency / alarm call outs.
5% Performs other job-related duties as assigned.

Performance Measurements:

1. Demonstrates the Viking Values of balance clarity gratitude service teamwork and trust.
2. Complies with all federal and state laws and regulations relating to higher education.
3. Has a basic knowledge of all aspects of plant and facility maintenance that would enable this position
4. Is able to respond to on-call emergencies by having a basic skill of all trades.
5. Is able to work together in a team effort in regards to special tasks or events.
6. Adheres to safety policies and procedures.

This Job Description is not a complete statement of all duties and responsibilities comprising the position.

Knowledge and Skills:

Experience: Previous experience in farm vineyard or orchard work is preferred but not mandatory; requires skills in operating specialized equipment for various tasks throughout the growing season from planting to harvest such as medium sized (F/N series) tractors and/or zero turn mower. Ability to work alone without constant supervision. Strong interpersonal and oral communication skills.
Other Skills: Strong organizational skills and ability to handle multiple assignments.
Physical Requirements: The work requires moderate physical exertion typically associated with vineyard care and includes such activities as standing walking bending and periodic lifting of heavy objects between 30 and 50 pounds. Working conditions in certain areas of the vineyard are cold hot wet windy slippery. Must be comfortable in inclement weather.
Work Environment: Occasional exposure to objectionable conditions or variations such as those found in variable weather conditions or light industrial settings.

GRAYSON COLLEGE IS AN AFFIRMATIVE ACTION/EQUAL OPPORTUNITY INSTITUTION PROVIDING EDUCATIONAL AND EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITIES ON THE BASIS OF MERIT AND WITHOUT DISCRIMINATION ON THE BASIS OF RACE COLOR NATIONAL ORIGIN RELIGION GENDER AGE DISABILITY OR ANY OTHER BASIS PROHIBITED BY LAW.

The employer actively supports the Americans with Disabilities Act and will consider reasonable accommodations. For more information please contact the human resources office at or

Compensation: $20.00 per hour

We are an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race color religion sex national origin disability status protected veteran status or any other characteristic protected by law.

The employer actively supports the Americans with Disabilities Act and will consider reasonable accommodations. For more information please contact the human resources office at or.

Required Experience: