Viticulture/Enology Technician (Part-Time)

Surry Community College; Dobson (NC); On-site; USD 25,000 - 39,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

N/A

Job summary

Surry Community College seeks a part-time Enology and Viticulture assistant to support day-to-day winery and vineyard operations at the Dobson campus. Responsibilities include canopy management, equipment operation, analysis recording, and assisting during harvest and events.

Qualifications emphasize farm experience, lifting capability, and NC pesticide applicator license. Training and supervision provided by the division chair – Sciences.

Qualifications

• Farm experience with standard agricultural implements.
• Ability to lift 50 pounds on a regular basis.
• North Carolina pesticide applicator license is required.

Responsibilities

• Assist enology and viticulture instructors with day-to-day winery and vineyard operations.
• Timely canopy management, pest management, and soil sampling tasks.
• Operate and maintain winery equipment and document wine analysis results.
• Assist with bottling, harvest, and wine festivals, including evenings/weekends.

Skills

Farm experience

Lift 50 pounds

Viticulture knowledge

Education

Viticulture/Enology/Horticulture/Agriculture classes

Job description

Please see Special Instructions for more details.

For information about this position, please contact Cathy Wheeler, Division Chair – Sciences, at [phone] or [e-mail].

Classification Information

FLSA

FLSA Non-Exempt

Position Information

Position Title

Position Number

Position Number PT-CURR-VIT01

Position Type

Position Type Part Time

Leave Format

Leave Format Staff

Shift

Shift Day/Special Events

Location

Location Main Campus (Dobson)

Job Description - Summary

Assist enology and viticulture instructors with day-to-day operation of winery and vineyard.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Timely canopy management and Integrated Pest Management: pruning, trunk suckering, shoot thinning, shoot positioning, leaf pulling, hedging, cluster thinning, scouting, trap monitoring, soil and tissue sampling.
• Vineyard site and infrastructure maintenance: remove and replant vines as needed, maintain ground-cover and soil fertility, repair trellis and irrigation.
• Safely operate and maintain all viticulture equipment including tractors, sprayers, hedger, per-pruner, mowers, UTV , hand and power tools.
• Safely and effectively apply pesticides and maintain records in compliance with WPS , NCDA and OSHA .
• Aid Viticulture Instructor as needed during harvest and in preparation for field lessons.
• Perform all analysis of wines and musts accurately and on a timely basis. Record results during harvest, fermentation, finishing, storage, and packaging. Analysis will include and may not be limited to: titratable acidity, volatile acidity, residual sugar, alcohol %, and free and total SO2.
• Clean and maintain to sanitary conditions in entire winery space (laboratory, storage space, barrel room, crush pad, storage cabinets, sensory room) and on all equipment: glassware, filters, pumps, press, crusher-destemmer, pallet jack, ladder platform using the technique, cleaning agents, and tools as directed by Enology Instructor.
• Maintain all regulatory compliance records as requested by Enology Instructor.
• Monitor fermentation and manage storage conditions of winery environment and fermenting/stored wines as required during evening hours and on weekends as directed by Enology Instructor.
• Operate and ensure the safe operation of the following equipment as needed: pumps, hoses/connectors, filters (pad, diatomaceous earth, sterile), crusher-destemmer, bladder press, bottled gas dispensers, pressure/steam washer, pallet jack, forklift (training and certification may be provided), labeler, capsule applicator, bottling line and all laboratory instruments.
• Demonstrate safe working habits at all times in the winery and when handling caustic chemicals.
• Assist with bottling, harvest, and wine festivals, which include evening and weekend work.
• Assist in the distribution of wine to retail outlets as needed.
• Performing other agriculture-related job duties as assigned by the division chairperson or appropriate Associate Dean.
• Maintain a clean and safe work area.

General Qualifications

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily and must meet the requirements listed below that represent the knowledge, skill, and/or ability necessary to be successful. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

LANGUAGE SKILLS :

• Ability to read, analyze, and interpret common correspondence and reports.
• Ability to articulate professional responses to common inquiries and/or complaints from students, faculty, staff, or the public at-large.
• Ability to write using proper grammar and punctuation.
• Ability to effectively present information to management, students, faculty, staff, or the public at-large.

MATHEMATICAL SKILLS :

• Ability to apply and understand standard mathematical operations such as addition, subtraction, multiplication, and division.
• Ability to apply mathematical operations to such tasks as budget preparation, and frequency distribution.

REASONING ABILITY :

• Ability to define problems, collect data, establish facts, and draw valid conclusions.

OTHER SKILLS and ABILITIES :

• Understanding of and commitment to the unique nature and role of the College and to the philosophy of the community college system.

Required Qualifications

Preferred Qualifications

Classes in Viticulture/Enology, Horticulture, or Agriculture. Applicant is expected to possess farm experience with standard agricultural implements and machinery and have the ability to lift 50 pounds on a regular basis. North Carolina pesticide applicator license is required.

Certificates, Licenses, Registrations

N/A

Physical Demands

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to talk or hear.
• The employee frequently is required to sit, stand & walk; use hands to finger, handle, or feel objects, tools or controls; reach with hands and arms
• The employee is occasionally required to climb or balance; stoop, kneel, crouch or crawl.
• The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 10 pounds.
• Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus.

The work environment characteristics

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• While performing the duties of this job, the employee will often be outside.
• The noise level in the work environment is usually low.
• The employee will travel to the College’s off-campus sites to support instruction when necessary.

Position Budget Information

Posting Number

Posting Number SFP977

Proposed Start Date

Proposed Start Date 01/11/2027

Position End Date (if temporary)

Open Date

Open Date 09/15/2026

Close Date

Open Until Filled Yes

Special Instructions to Applicant

For information about this position, please contact Cathy Wheeler, Division Chair – Sciences, at [phone] or [e-mail].

Supplemental Questions

• * How did you hear about this employment opportunity?
  • Surry Website
  • Mount Airy News
  • Employment Security Commission
  • NCCCS Website
  • Winston - Salem Journal
  • Job Board (Ex: Monster)
  • Personal Referral
  • Other
  • Indeed
• If 'other', please list where you learned of the position.

  (Open Ended Question)

• * Are you an SCC employee?
  • Yes
  • No

Required Documents

• Resume
• Cover Letter/Letter of Application

Optional Documents

• Unofficial Transcript 1
• Other Document

Surry Community College,630 S Main Street,
Dobson, NC 27017