Temporary - Landscaper

Company Overview
Trefethen Family Vineyards is a family-owned estate vineyard and winery in the Oak Knoll District of Napa Valley. For over fifty years, we have been crafting distinguished estate-grown wines that express the unique spirit of our land, vines, and people. Our core values include family, respect, sustainability, authenticity, learning, and joy! With loyal customers around the country and the world, and a dedicated team of employees handling every aspect of the operation, from the soil to the table, our business is thriving.

Landscaper

Reporting to the Landscape Manager, the Landscaper position involves hands-on experience in both vegetable gardening and ornamental landscaping. Under the guidance and supervision of the Landscape Manager and in coordination with our landscaping team, this position will help ensure all daily and ongoing tasks are completed. Additional responsibilities include vegetable planting, harvesting, tree trimming, lawn care, and assisting with irrigation repairs. This position will play a vital role in ensuring the aesthetic of our estate grounds and the produce production for the culinary program and employees. 

Essential Functions
•    Performs basic landscape maintenance such as lawn care, pruning, and leaf blowing
•    General knowledge and care of farm equipment such as trimmers, mowers, etc.
•    Irrigation knowledge in plant requirements, repairs, and drip installation 
•    Self-starting, works well independently, and is willing to learn
•    Ability to work in a team environment 
•    Assists in planting, staking, harvesting, and pest control
•    Other duties as assigned

Job Requirements
•    Landscaping knowledge, such as general lawn and plant care, pruning, and irrigating 
•    Experience in lawn mowing, leaf blowing, and weed eating machines
•    Ability to assist with irrigation repairs is preferred 
•    Previous gardening experience of at least 1 year is required
•    Ability to communicate in Spanish and English is preferred 
•    A valid driver’s license
•    Ability to lift 50 lbs.

Physical Requirements
•    Ability to stand, walk, bend, kneel, squat, reach, climb, and crouch for long periods of time throughout work shift
•    Manual dexterity sufficient to reach/handle items and work with the fingers 
•    Specific vision abilities require close and distance vision 
•    Occasionally lift and/or move objects weighing up to 50 pounds 
•    Work outdoors in all weather conditions

Job Type: Temporary, Non-Exempt

Pay Transparency Disclosure: The base pay scale offered for this position is $22.00-$25.00/hour. This salary range represents what we reasonably expect to pay for this position.  However, the actual pay rate will depend upon job-related factors such as overall qualifications, skills, experience, education, etc. The Company reserves the right to modify the range at any time.