Harvest Technician Apprenticeship - Wappo Vineyards (Napa, CA)

Job Description

Position Summary

We are seeking an individual who is looking for opportunities to gain more experience in the field of Viticulture. The ideal candidate will have a passion for knowledge and a willingness to learn, with a background in Viticulture or the Wine Industry.  

This is a temporary full-time, on-site internship assignment. Schedules are determined on an as-needed basis to keep up with grape processing. This may include weekend work, and overtime. We hope to start this assignment on or around May 1, 2026.

Responsibilities

• Pest and Disease Scouting
• Assit with crop estimating
• Water Stress Monitoring
• Irrigation Uniformity Checks
• Insect Trap Monitoring
• Harvest Maturity Sampling
• Operation of ATV
• Participate in training and safety programs to enhance job performance and knowledge.
• Safe operating procedures, support safety programs and policies to safeguard personal

safety, company property, environmental and team member’s safety.

Minimum Qualifications

• Ability to work for at least 8 weeks during the summer
• Ability to work various shifts including weekends and overtime
• Pursuing a degree in Viticulture/Agriculture or related field (Currently enrolled at a college or university and working towards a Bachelor's degree)
• Candidate is required to have a valid driver's license, a safe driving record and reliable means of transportation
• Excellent organizational and communication skills – oral and written
• Experience in computer applications (Excel, Word, and Outlook).

How You’ll Stand Out

• Previous harvest experience
• Strong sense of commitment
• Self-starter attitude
• Junior or Senior class standing at a college or university and working towards a Bachelor's degree in Agriculture, Plant Science, Ag Business, Horticulture, Ag Systems Management, Bioresource engineering, Viticulture, or Enology. OR working towards a Master's degree in the school of Life Sciences, Engineering, Agricultural Sciences or Business.
• Skilled at working with individuals from diverse and varied backgrounds.
• General viticulture knowledge.
• Grape pest and disease identification.

Working Conditions/Physical Requirements:

Involves prolonged outdoor exposure to a range of weather conditions, loud noises, toxic chemicals and working near moving mechanical parts. Frequent walking, standing, sitting, bending, kneeling, crouch or crawling in vineyards. Must be able to stand and walk over rough or uneven terrain. Must be able to move up to 55 lbs. Must have a valid driver’s license. Must be flexible with scheduling and willing to work long hours during crop estimation periods and harvest. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Location

Napa, California

Additional Locations

Job Type

Full time

Job Area

Internships

Equal Opportunity

Constellation Brands is committed to a continuing program of equal employment opportunity. All persons have equal employment opportunities with Constellation Brands, regardless of their sex, race, color, age, religion, creed, sexual orientation, national origin or citizenship, ancestry, physical or mental disability, medical condition (cancer or genetic characteristics), marital status, gender (including gender identity or gender expression), familial status, military or veteran status, genetic information, pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding, or related conditions (or any other group or category within the framework of the applicable discrimination laws and regulations).