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Viticulture Technician
- City Winery (Chicago, IL)
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_A rare opportunity to join theCity Winery team as we reimagine the future of live music and hospitality._ City Winery to deliver the
highest end combined culinary and cultural experience to our customers who are
passionate in sharing wine, music, and culinary arts. We are a unique facility,
combining a fully functioning winery with intimate concerts, food & wine
classes, private events in a variety of configurations, and fine dining. We
have created a compelling mix for our sophisticated clientele of foodies, and
active cultural patrons—bringing the wine country experience to the middle of a
large city.
Position Summary
The
Wine Technician will support the day to day activities pertaining to winery
operations.
Overview of Responsibilities
Winery & Equipment Maintenance:
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Responsible for
maintaining cellar sanitation to CW requirements with daily, weekly, and
monthly sanitation of kegs, tanks, fittings, pumps, hoses, etc.
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Must have previous
experience using tri-clover stainless steel fittings, hoses and pumps in a
winery or brewery setting
Winemaking:
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Communicate
to local winemaker any concern about wine presenting a fault (VA, Brett….)
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Responsible
for working 6 days per week during harvest (September through November). Day
off may be on a weekday
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Assist in ensuring all
full barrels are topped on proper schedule and all empty barrels are maintained
correctly (VA check, monthly sulfite, water soaking before filling)
• Responsible for “kegging” CW wines for additional locations to meet high volume demand
Wine Delivery:
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Responsible for driving
CW truck to deliver CW wine and supplies to the CW locations, several days per
week
CWTap system, retail tap account and offsite tap set up:
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Responsible for ensuring
all CW tap lines (including Barrel on wheel) are cleaned on bi-weekly
basis
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Cellar Technician will
sign contract concerning CW tap system and Barrel on wheel “BOW” system
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With the winemaking team, oversee and maintain tap system, including
cleaning and repairs
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Adhere to CW safety
practices pertaining to CW tap system and tri-clover keg management
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Weekly cleaning of the
empty kegs, filling of keg when needed
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In addition, this role
is expected to support other reasonably assigned duties, tasks, projects, as
per business need
Minimum Qualifications
• Must have
minimum 1 years of “hands-on” wine production experience and/or equivalent
relevant experience
• Professional
and effective communication skills
• Driving
License and Clean DMV Record
• Superior organization skills and attention to detail
• Flexible and able to work independently as well as collaboratively
with a team
• Ability to perform physical requirements of position including
standing for extended periods of time, kneeling, stooping, using stairs, able
to lift, carry, push, pull weights of at least 50 lbs.
• Ability to work a flexible schedule including weekends and holidays
as needed. Must be able to work 6 days per week during Harvest season and
high-volume seasons (spring & summer festival)
About Us
Wine, food, and
live entertainment collide at City Winery to create a dynamic and incredibly
unique workplace. Since 2008, City Winery has been turning heads across the
nation with amazing live performances, delectable cuisine, and award winning,
locally produced wines. But there's more to us than that we're a haven for community and creativity, a
place where the philosophy of hospitality is more than just a buzzword, but a
way of life. City Winery, founded by music industry veteran & visionary
Michael Dorf, has established itself as a one-of-a-kind brand providing
unforgettable experiences for guests. From world class music venues to
sustainably produced wines with ratings of 90+ points, City Winery offers a
range of topnotch events & experiences.
We are an equalopportunity employer and value diversity at City Winery. We do not discriminateon the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexualorientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status.Additionally, City Winery participates in the E-Verify Program in certainlocations, as required by law.
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