Vineyard and Farm Assistant (Full Time)

Wine Industry Expo; Caldwell, Northern (ID, KY); Hybrid; USD 37,000 - 52,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Employee discount

Paid time off

Job summary

Huston Vineyards in Caldwell, Idaho is seeking a hands-on Vineyard and Farm Assistant to care for our vineyards, grounds, equipment and related properties. This full-time role involves outdoor work, irrigation checks, pruning, and general maintenance.

You'll work Monday–Friday around 40 hours, with winter snow-removal as needed. Experience in farming or landscaping is helpful; willingness to learn and take ownership is essential.

Qualifications

• Experience in farming, landscaping, irrigation, or equipment operation preferred.
• Ability to work outdoors in varying weather conditions.
• Willingness to learn and follow a plan and take ownership.

Responsibilities

• Vineyard work: pruning, trellis work, shoot and cluster thinning, netting, mowing, and harvest activities.
• Irrigation and plant care: check irrigation systems, inspect emitters, clean filters, water plants, monitor ponds.
• Grounds maintenance: mow lawns, trim shrubs and trees, manage weeds, keep grounds clean and well maintained.
• Equipment care: operate tractors, utility vehicles, mowers, perform routine checks and basic maintenance.
• Property/winery support: organize shop, restock wine, set up/take down equipment for events.
• Seasonal upkeep: assist with winterization and snow-removal as needed.

Skills

Outdoor work

Irrigation

Equipment operation

Grounds maintenance

Pruning

Job description

Vineyard and Farm Assistant

Caldwell, Idaho | Full-time | Primarily Monday-Friday

Pay: $18-$25 Per Hour

Take pride in a place you help care for.

Do you enjoy working outdoors, operating equipment, and seeing the results of a good day's work? We're looking for a dependable, hands-on Vineyard and Farm Assistant to help care for our vineyards, grounds, equipment, and related properties at Huston Vineyards.

We're a family-owned vineyard and winery in Idaho's Snake River Valley. This position offers varied work throughout the seasons-from pruning vines and maintaining irrigation to keeping our grounds welcoming and our equipment ready to work.

We're looking for someone who notices what needs attention, takes ownership of assigned responsibilities, and follows through.

What you'll do

• Vineyard work: Assist with pruning, trellis work, shoot and cluster thinning, netting, mowing, and harvest activities.
• Irrigation and plant care: Check irrigation systems, inspect emitters, clean filters, water plants, and monitor ponds.
• Grounds maintenance: Mow lawns, trim shrubs and trees, manage weeds, and keep vineyard, winery, and related property grounds clean and well maintained.
• Equipment care: Operate tractors, utility vehicles, mowers, and other equipment as trained. Perform routine checks, cleaning, and basic maintenance.
• Property and winery support: Organize the shop, collect trash, restock wine, and help set up and take down equipment for events.
• Seasonal upkeep: Help with winterization and respond to winter snow-removal needs.

Who would be a good fit?

You don’t have to come from the wine industry. Experience in farming, landscaping, irrigation, property maintenance, or equipment operation can translate well to this position.

You’ll fit well if you:

• Show up consistently and communicate clearly.
• Take pride in finishing work thoroughly.
• Can follow a work plan and work independently once trained.
• Notice problems and report them before they become bigger issues.
• Treat equipment and property with care.
• Are comfortable with physical outdoor work in changing weather.
• Are willing to learn and adjust priorities as the season requires.

Vineyard experience and practical mechanical skills are especially helpful.

Schedule and work environment

This is a full-time position planned around 40 hours per week, Monday through Friday. Regular duties are scheduled on weekdays. During winter, occasional weekend or holiday snow-removal callouts are required when snowfall exceeds 2 inches.

You'll work with the farm manager using a clear schedule and defined responsibilities. Priorities may shift with weather, vineyard conditions, and seasonal needs.

Interested?

If you enjoy useful, hands-on work and taking pride in the place you care for, we'd like to hear from you.

Pay: $18.00 - $25.00 per hour

Expected hours: 40.0 per week

Benefits:

• Employee discount
• Paid time off

Work Location: In person