Groundskeeper

Job Req ID:106226

Job Type:Full-time

Work Category:Onsite

Application Close Date: 08/31/2025

Sponsorship:Not Available

Compensation: $21.44- $28.94

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We're a family-owned company with a 90+ year legacy, that's consistently recognized as a Glassdoor "Best Places to Work." GALLO's sustainably driven, luxury wine portfolio includes iconic brands like Rombauer Vineyards, Pahlmeyer, Orin Swift Cellars, Louis M. Martini, J Vineyards & Winery, and Maze Row Wine Merchant (U.S. importer and exporter of fine wines). You can find our complete portfoliohere.

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$500 Sign-on Bonus Included

Schedule: 6am - 2:30pm

A Taste of What You'll Do

Join our team as a Groundskeeper at our esteemed Winery, where your passion for nature and dedication to sustainability will thrive. Under minimal supervision, you'll be entrusted with maintaining the beauty and health of our grounds and gardens. Your work will reflect our unwavering commitment to quality care, sustainable farming practices, and the conservation of resources and energy. You will perform landscaping and related responsibilities to ensure our property and equipment are always in pristine condition, adhering to established safety protocols.

In this role, you will be responsible for plant landscaping at our facility, utilizing both gas and electric-powered tools like mowers, tractors, sprayers, weed-eaters, blowers, chainsaws, and hedgers. Your expertise will also be required in applying pesticides, fertilizers, and herbicides, as well as maintaining lawns, flowerbeds, trees, and weed control. You will install and repair sprinkler systems and maintain storm drains to ensure efficient water management. Keeping a safe and organized work environment is paramount, and reporting unsafe conditions for corrective measures is crucial.

We value innovation and accountability, and seek individuals who exhibit intrapreneurship and ownership behaviors. As a Groundskeeper, you will be empowered to think boldly, take appropriate risks, and learn from mistakes, while setting high expectations and holding yourself and others accountable. Your role will involve maintaining accurate records of daily activities, equipment maintenance, and consumable inventories, and engaging in special projects with vendors.

If you are someone who thrives in a dynamic environment, appreciates the beauty of nature, and is committed to excellence, we invite you to apply. Your dedication to sustainable practices and quality care will be a perfect fit for our Winery's vision.

What You'll Need

• High school diploma or State-issued equivalency certificate plus 1 year experience landscaping, production, operations, or construction environment.
• Experienced in reading and comprehending simple instructions, correspondence, and memos.
• Internal/external customer service experience.
• Skilled in writing simple correspondence.
• Skilled in adding, subtracting, multiplying and dividing using whole numbers.
• Candidate is required to have a valid driver's license, a safe driving record and reliable vehicle (if applicable) at the time of hire. This position will undergo a motor vehicle check (MVR) to confirm a history of safe and responsible driving. If needed, candidate must obtain the appropriate state driver's license based on the position's location within 30 days of hire.
• Required to climb ladders and stairs.
• Basic computer skills, specifically email and simple data entry.
• Required to travel to company offices, sites, and/or meeting locations for onboarding, training, meetings, and events for development, department needs, and business delivery up to 5% of the time, with or without reasonable accommodation. This may be in addition to travel requirements, if applicable, as listed in this job description.
• Required to be 18 years or older. This may be in addition to other age requirements, if applicable, as listed in this job description.

How You'll Stand Out

• High school diploma or State-issued equivalency certificate plus 3 years of experience in landscaping, production, operations, or construction environment.
• Experience working in a team-oriented atmosphere.
• Knowledge of basic mechanical processes.

To view the full job description, please click here.

Our Benefits & Perks

We are committed to providing competitive compensation, perks, and a culture that supports your well-being. Benefits depend on your work category and may include medical and dental coverage, 401k plans, profit sharing, pet insurance, company holidays, access to an employee wine shop, and more! Additional information will be provided before your first interview.

The Fine Print

• The Company does not sponsor for employment-based visas for this position now or in the future.
• Actual compensation paid within the range will be determined by factors such as the education, experience, knowledge, skills and abilities of the applicant, internal equity, and alignment with market data.In addition to the salary, this position may be eligible for bonuses, incentive plans, or participate in tasting room tip pools, as applicable.
• This position will be based in the location(s) specified in the job posting and requires working on-site with no telecommuting option. You will be expected to live within a commutable distance.
• It is the Company's policy for job postings to be open to internal candidates for a minimum of 5 days and to external candidates, if applicable, for a minimum of 3 days.

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