Vineyard Caretaker - Gervasi Vineyard
Canton, OH 44721
About the Job
Position: Full-Time Vineyard Caretaker
Gervasi Vineyard's Vision is to be a leading destination winery resort and restaurant group that delivers a world class hospitality experience where people can connect to enhance their lives. We could not make that vision a reality without our passionate employees! We promote a dynamic, fun, and exciting work environment. We pride ourselves on opportunities for career development and have many success stories of original hire part time employees that have created lifelong careers with our company.
Gervasi Vineyard has an opening for the exciting position of Vineyard Caretaker. The Vineyard Caretaker has daily tactical responsibility for the overall grape growing process and vineyard operation and supports Gervasi’s quality estate wines while maintaining viticultural and hospitality industry aesthetics. This position is perfect for someone who enjoys being outdoors and working with their hands to help create a lasting product that everyone will enjoy.
This is a full-time position that requires a flexible work schedule to meet the demands of the Vineyard and Winery operations. Majority of work is accomplished Monday through Friday, with occasional weekends during peak periods.
Benefits package for full-time staff includes: Subsidized Health Insurance, company provided Life Insurance, Short Term Disability, and paid time off. Voluntary Elective Benefits Include: Dental, 401K, Long Term Disability and Supplemental Life Insurance. Also included are employee meal discounts, discounted marketplace gift shop purchases and GVEX PERX vouchers.
Qualifications: Minimum education: Highschool Diploma, some formal Enology or Viticultural education preferred.
Experience: Minimum of 2 years hands-on vineyard work is desired; wine and/or beer production experience is a plus. Able to use hand tools (pruners, loppers, hand saw etc.) repeatedly throughout the work day. Able to walk on uneven ground, bend, stoop, and climb ladders without restrictions, and lift up to 50Lbs. Able to work in varying temperature and weather conditions depending on seasonal requirements. Ability to operate a small tractor with attached sprayer unit for application of pesticides.
Pay Rate: $18 – $22 per hour depending on experience.
If you would like to be part of our highly ranked winery, distillery, and restaurant resort destination, then we welcome your application.
At Gervasi Vineyard Resort & Spa, our mission is to provide a memorable experience at our winery resort for travelers, diners, and wine lovers on our beautiful 55-acre estate in Canton, Ohio. We are a destination and offer several luxury accommodation options for guests seeking a unique experience. Stay in our Tuscan-inspired Villas, our boutique inn, The Casa, and our restored Farmhouse from the early 1800s. Indulge in a high-end luxurious treatment at our new Spa, which is available for overnight guests as well as the public.
