Vineyard Farm Laborer

Aubrey Vineyards, a vineyard/winery located in South Overland Park, is searching for people to work on the farm tending approximately 13 acres of grapes. We are willing to train the right person. You may also have the opportunity to assist with bottling and property management tasks.

On the farm you will learn the following about managing grapes:
       leaf thinning
       planting grape vines
       manage grape vine growth
       learn to operate machines
       learn to take leaf and soil samples
       proper harvesting

The right person will be willing and able to do the following:
      work hard and accurately
      follow instructions well and ask questions when unsure
      tolerate varying weather conditions
      be willing to perform various farm tasks as assigned
      work with a good attitude
      be willing to learn grape handling techniques
      work well with our team
      must be legally eligible to work in the United States
      communicate in little or some English
      able to lift at last 40 pounds

Since this is a position on a farm and our work time is governed by the weather, the work times and compensation for this job will be as follows:
      during weeks when weather does not allow us to work, you may be asked to stay home
      you will be guaranteed at least 20 hours of work/week
      during the growing season, April thru October, it’s likely you will be asked to work some
      days over 40 hours and will be paid time-and-a-half for the extra hours
      occasionally you will be asked to work weekends

An eligible candidate will have at least 2 years of farm work or related experience. The entry level pay rate is $16/hour and the job includes benefits. If this opportunity sounds like a match to the work you are seeking, please forward your resume or personal details to jobs@aubreyvineyards.com or call 913-909-2926.