Landscape Associate

Deer Park CA

Description

SUMMARY: The Duckhorn Portfolio Landscape Maintenance team is responsible for preserving and improving the visual presentation of facilities operating throughout the Napa Valley. ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES: General Landscape Oversight (70%) – The main priority of this position is continuing the pristine care of the property gardens through the following tasks: • Irrigation Management o Perform regular routines for all manually operated irrigation systems and hand watering of zones not on an automatic system or in need of special attention o Provide regular system checks on all automatic systems o Provide basic repair and maintenance of all irrigation systems o Coordinate with Landscape Manager on setting clocks and installation of irrigation for new plantings • Turf Management o Regular mowing, edging, fertilizer applications and hand watering as needed • Weed Control o The gardens are to be as weed free as possible, especially in areas with direct public contact such as beds in and around the parking lot and pathways • Plant Care o Removal and replacement of dead or dying plants o Shape hedges o Dead heading roses and other flowering plants • Seasonal Tasks o Mulch at all sites o Prune trees, shrubs and roses, annual shearing of lavender o Maintenance and rotation of seasonal crops in DV Estate culinary gardens o Seasonal fertilizing as required o Levy maintenance • Strategy o Weekly conversations with the Landscape Manager and NV Landscape Consultant to discuss best tactics to address challenges and prioritizes weekly responsibilities General Visitor Center Maintenance (20%) – This position plays a key role in creating a ‘guest ready’ environment at our NV Visitor Centers through the following tasks: • Leaf blowing (between 7 AM-8 AM) • Gravel raking • Way finding sign cleaning • Parking lot and garden trash cans emptied • Ensure external light fixtures are operational • Cobweb removal from building exterior • Daily perimeter walks Preparation for Special Events (10%) – From time-to-time this position assists the Events team with set-up and break-down of company and consumer events through the following tasks: • Site preparation • Additional attention paid to event specific areas • Assistance with set-up of rental equipment • Transport and/or construct of company equipment QUALIFICATION REQUIREMENTS: • Minimum three years landscape experience to include maintenance, installation, pruning and irrigation • Attention to detail and proper techniques • Strong self-motivated worker with excellent organizational skills • Flexibility and the ability to work as a team and independently • CA Driver’s License and Clean DMV • Basic English comprehension and written skills • Ability to use mechanized equipment • Ability to stand for prolonged periods of time • Ability to lift up to 40lbs. • MUST be able to work weekends About Us The Duckhorn Portfolio is North America’s premier luxury wine company, with ten renowned wineries, eight state-of-the-art winemaking facilities, seven beautiful tasting rooms and more than 800 coveted acres of vineyards spanning 22 sustainably farmed Estate properties. Established in 1976, when legendary vintners Dan and Margaret Duckhorn founded Napa Valley’s iconic Duckhorn Vineyards, today, our portfolio features some of North America’s most revered wineries, including Decoy, Paraduxx, Goldeneye, Migration, Canvasback, Calera, Kosta Browne, Greenwing and Postmark. Our 400+ uniquely passionate and well-tenured employees typically join us for our employee-centric culture and industry-leading benefits and stay for the dynamic colleagues, fast-paced environment, and career development. We offer a curated and comprehensive portfolio of acclaimed luxury wines with price points ranging from $20 to $200 across more than 15 varietals and 25 appellations. Our wines are available throughout the United States, on five continents, and in more than 50 countries around the world.