Messina Hof Company Overview:

Established in 1977, Messina Hof was developed from a family owned and operated vineyard and winery in Bryan, Texas. Messina Hof is dedicated to high quality world-class wine production and genuine hospitality in its winery and resort facilities located in Bryan, Fredericksburg, Grapevine, and Richmond, Texas. Messina Hof has doubled in size since 2012, and its annual wine production has grown to more than 200,000 gallons. Messina Hofs continued dedication to innovation, excellence, and family traditions is exemplified in its premium wines of distinction and landmark wine country destinations. It has also been continuously named the most awarded winery in Texas. Messina Hof is made up of a team of honest and passionate people of character that desire to be part of a rapidly growing company in an exciting and thriving industry.

POSITION SUMMARY

This position will be involved in the day-to-day operations of the production department and winery.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

Reasonable Accommodations Statement

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. Reasonable Accommodations may be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Essential Functions Statement(s)

Primary Duties

• Maintenance of entire physical plant to include:
• Maintenance of mechanical
• Maintenance of electrical
• Maintenance of plumbing
• Maintenance of refrigeration
• Maintenance of company vehicles and agricultural equipment
• HVAC duties as assigned
• Other duties as assigned

Vineyard

• Trellis construction and maintenance
• Irrigation construction and maintenance
• Planting and pruning as necessary
• Nursery propagation
• Chemical application
• Pruning and vine training
• Tractor operation, including mowing
• Tractor maintenance and repairs
• Aid in the crop harvest process
• Other duties as assigned

Crush Pad

• Assist with the overall operation of all aspects of the crush pad operations.
• Assist with the receiving, prioritization and processing of all bulk grapes during the harvest season.
• Assist with the proper sanitation, operation and maintenance of the destemmer-crusher, press, and must pump used during harvest.

Winery

• Bottling
• Barrel work
• Winemaking duties
• Sanitation of winery facility and equipment
• Vineyard duties as assigned
• Other duties as assigned

POSITION QUALIFICATIONS

Competency Statement(s)

• 1-2 years related experience

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

The physical demands described her are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. While performing the duties of this job the employee is regularly required to talk or hear. The employee is frequently required to stand, walk and sit. The employee is occasionally required to reach with hands and arms and stoop, kneel, and crouch. The employee must frequently lift and/or move up to 50 pounds. The employee is frequently required to stand for long periods of time. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and ability to adjust focus.

WORK ENVIRONMENT

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate. The work may be performed either inside or outside.