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Department Description
Department Purpose
Work alongside the winemaker in overseeing and participating in all winemaking functions in UCD Viticulture and Enology winery and enology classes.
Job Summary
Under general direction of the Winery Manager, lead day to day activities in the Sustainable, Teaching and Research Winery and Jackson Building. Responsible for interpretation and implementation of specific and general policies and procedures, particularly those related to winemaking, general winery and lab operations, safety, and food safety programs. Perform routine specialized research winemaking duties throughout the year.
Provide support for principal investigators, students, staff and industry leaders to facilitate wine research and classroom instruction, including course laboratories. Provide training and supervision to winery interns throughout daily operations. This support encompasses all work performed in the sustainable teaching and research winery and Jackson building. Monitor fermentations, perform press and racking operations, perform analytical measurements using various instruments. Manage bottling operations. Record results of all procedures and manage data. Prepare stock solutions. Support enology courses and train graduate and undergraduate students in proper use of equipment and winery safety. Assist with the sustainability goals for the department, including water, energy and incorporation of environmental friendly practices. Recognize issues with cellar, wines, students, research, and equipment and proactively determine solutions to discuss with the Winery Manager. Responsible for cleaning and organizing winery equipment and winery rooms, including the Jackson Winery building. Independent Maintenance and repair of winery equipment involving some electrical wiring, plumbing, and carpentry.
Work alongside the winemaker in overseeing and participating in all winemaking functions in UCD Viticulture and Enology winery and enology classes.
Position Information
Apply by Date
June 5th 2024
Salary Range
$30.89/hr. - $49.67/hr.
Appointment Type
Career
Number of Positions
1
Percentage of Time
Full-Time, 100%
Shift Hours
Manager will advise
Location
Davis, CA.
Union Representation
Yes – RX
Benefits Eligible
Yes
PHYSICAL DEMANDS
- Routinely lift up to 50 pounds.
- Work in all kinds weather conditions.
- Perform repetitive tasks for periods of up to two hours.
WORK ENVIRONMENT
- UC Davis is a smoke and tobacco free campus effective January 1, 2014. Smoking, the use of smokeless tobacco products, and the use of unregulated nicotine products (e-cigarettes) will be strictly prohibited on any UC Davis owned or leased property, indoors and outdoors, including parking lots and residential space.
https://ucdavispolicy.ellucid.com/documents/view/271
- Work some weekends, evenings, and early mornings as work requires.
- Overtime necessary during grape harvest period.
- Restricted vacation during peak periods.
- Valid CA driver's license.
- Work winery equipment and forklifts.
QUALIFICATIONS
Required:
Minimum Education/Experience
- Masters Degree in Enology, Fermentation Science, Chemistry, Microbiology, or related field or combination education and experience at a commercial winery
- Experience in wine production grapes to bottle, including fermentation and experience using winemaking equipment for at least one harvest.
- Experience using, maintaining and repairing analytical equipment including spectrophotometers, chromatographs, pH meters, balances, and titrators.
- Experience with laboratory and winery chemical safety.
- Experience training, evaluating, motivating, and resolving problems/conflicts and build effective service-orientated team environment.
- Experience maintaining and repairing winery equipment.
- Experience keeping records using computer-based database programs, including, but not limited to Microsoft Word and Excel.
Minimum Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities (KSA)
- Communication skills to interact and communicate with faculty, staff and students to convey instructions.
Preferred:
Preferred Education/Experience
- Experience with wine production and federal and state wine- related regulations, including but not limited to labeling requirements and taxation.
- Experience in lab instrumentation, repairs, and maintenance.
- Experience with research projects in the wine industry.
SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS
Background Check
This position is a critical position and subject to a background check. Employment is contingent upon successful completion of background investigation including criminal history and identity checks.
Diversity, Equity, Inclusion and Belonging
At UC Davis, we're solving life's most urgent challenges to bring a fuller, healthier, and more resilient world within reach. We grow from every challenge we take on and we don't just maintain - we improve. We recognize that creating an inclusive and intellectually vibrant organization means understanding and valuing both our individual differences and our common ground. The most comprehensive solutions come from the most diverse minds, and you belong here. As you consider joining UC Davis, please explore our Principles of Community, our Clinical Strategic Plan and strategic vision for research and education, and our latest efforts to outgrow the expected. The University of California, Davis is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, age or protected veteran status.
For the University of California's Affirmative Action Policy please visit: https://policy.ucop.edu/doc/4010393/PPSM-20.
For the University of California's Anti-Discrimination Policy, please visit: https://policy.ucop.edu/doc/1001004/Anti-Discrimination.
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