Hiring: Vineyard Scout II Company: Trinchero Family Estates Location: St Helena, CA Job Posted Time: 2026-09-16 12:36:14 Employment Type: On-site Target Skills & Keywords : Microsoft Excel, Pest About the job Required Skills: •The following reflects management’s definition of essential functions for this job but does not restrict the tasks that may be assigned. Management may assign or reassign duties and responsibilities to this job at any time due to reasonable accommodation or other reasons. •Critical Thinking & Issue Assessment: Use advanced critical thinking to identify, assess, and respond to issues affecting vine health, distinguishing between abiotic (environmental) and biotic (living) factors. •Disease Pressure Identification: Identify and assess the incidence and severity of vineyard diseases, including but not limited to powdery mildew, sour rot, bunch rot, esca, and Phomopsis. Provide timely recommendations for treatment. •Regional Pest & Disease Knowledge: Develop expertise in regional pest and disease pressures across key vineyard regions (North Coast, Sacramento Valley, Central Coast) and monitor these pressures within the vineyard. •Pest & Disease Pressure Analysis: Identify environmental and operational factors that may contribute to increased disease or pest pressure and recommend actions to mitigate risks. •Hot Spot Identification: Locate and document “hot spots” within vineyard blocks where disease or pest pressures are concentrated, allowing for targeted intervention and treatment. •Weed Identification: Identify common regional vineyard weeds at both seedling and mature stages and recommend appropriate weed management strategies. •Nutritional Deficiency & Toxicity Identification: Recognize symptoms of nutritional deficiencies and toxicities in vines and communicate findings to vineyard management to adjust fertilization or soil management strategies. Qualifications: •High School Diploma or equivalent. A degree in viticulture, agriculture, or related field preferred but not required. •Two or more years of experience working in a vineyard or agricultural environment, with a focus on identifying disease, pest pressures, and nutritional deficiencies. •Proficient in computer applications, including Microsoft Word, Excel, and Outlook •Must possess a valid California Driver’s License and be able to meet all TFE requirements as part of operating a company fleet vehicle for this role. •Effective written and verbal communication (English required; Spanish preferred) •Attention to detail; ability to identify small changes is essential. •Excellent verbal and written communication skills in effectively reporting findings to vineyard team members at various levels of the organization including junior staff. •Demonstrated capacity to use vineyard management software and GIS mapping tools & devices, mobile applications, or other data collection tools. •Demonstrated capacity to manage time effectively, work independently, and manage tasks without constant supervision. •Demonstrated capacity to analyze data and make informed recommendations for vineyard management. Compensation: •Competitive benefits and rewards package Interested candidates, please apply directly through the job posting on company's career page or try via AI auto apply on this platform. Don't miss this opportunity to join a forward-thinking team!