Vineyard Field Technician

Post-Winery-Inc; Altus (AR); On-site; USD 17,000 - 22,000; Part time

Job summary

Post-Winery-Inc in Arkansas is seeking a Part-Time Technician to support hands-on vineyard care. You will prune dormant vines, assist with weeding and planting, and install trellising or irrigation lines under the Vineyard Manager's guidance.

The role emphasizes outdoor work in varying weather, physical tasks, and a collaborative environment that values skill development and sustainable practices. Schedule is 15-30 hours/week, with potential Saturday work.

Qualifications

• Ability to follow instructions and work carefully with vines and tools.
• Experience pruning, landscaping, farming, or outdoor work preferred.
• Mechanical aptitude with tractors, and driving generally.
• Comfortable working outdoors in all weather conditions.
• Experience with hedgers, trimmers, or mechanical pruners is a plus.
• Valid driver’s license.
• Ability to lift 50+ lbs and perform physically demanding tasks.
• Good visual ability and manual dexterity.
• Muscadine grape experience is a plus but not required.

Responsibilities

• Prune dormant vines by removing dead wood to support new annual growth.
• Assist with weeding, digging, hoeing, and planting tasks.
• Install and repair trellising infrastructure or irrigation lines.
• Cleaning and organizing work areas as well as cleaning and maintaining equipment you have used.
• Perform general vineyard care tasks as needed

Skills

Follow instructions

Pruning

Outdoor work

Mechanical aptitude with tractors

Valid driver’s license

Physical stamina

Visual dexterity

Muscadine grape experience

Tools

Tractors

Irrigation equipment

Trellising equipment

Job description

Description

Part-Time, temporary, seasonal, farm (15-30 hours/week)

Schedule: M-F, 7 am - 3 pm; can and will change with weather and conditions; some Saturday work may be needed.

Position Overview:

The Technician role is a vital part of hands-on vineyard care, including pruning, planting support, and irrigation maintenance. This position follows guidance from the VineyardManager to support healthy vine growth and vineyard productivity.

Key Responsibilities:

• Prune dormant vines by removing dead wood to support new annual growth
• Assist with weeding, digging, hoeing, and planting tasks
• Install and repair trellising infrastructure or irrigation lines
• Cleaning and organizing work areas as well as cleaning and maintaining equipment you have used.
• Perform general vineyard care tasks as needed

We foster a collaborative and growth-oriented environment where your contributions directly impact our vineyard's success. We offer opportunities for skill development and a supportive workplace culture committed to sustainable practices and employee well-being.

Requirements

Qualifications and skills

• Ability to follow instructions and work carefully with vines and tools
• Experience pruning, landscaping, farming, or outdoor work preferred
• Mechanical aptitude with tractors, and driving generally.
• Comfortable working outdoors in all weather conditions
• Experience with hedgers, trimmers, or mechanical pruners is a plus
• Valid driver's license
• Ability to lift 50+ lbs and perform physically demanding tasks
• Good visual ability and manual dexterity
• Muscadine grape experience is a plus but not required

Work Environment

• Outdoor work in varying weather conditions
• Requires walking, standing, bending, and working with arms overhead