Agriculture, Forestry

Job description

All applicants must be able, willing, and qualified to perform the work described in this job description and must be available for the entire period of employment specified in box A.3 & A.4. This work order is for qualified people to perform agricultural work and working in a commercial scale maple sugaring operation. Workers must be willing to work in hot, humid temperatures. Workers will operate agricultural equipment to include tractor with loader and rear mounted attachments, pick-up truck; and chainsaw. This position involves repairing of various diameter food-grade flexible pvc pipe/tubing (up to 2'), and work requiring long periods of standing, bending and kneeling. Workers will clear brush, install, replace, maintain & remove tubing systems, evaluate health of sugar maples for potential sap production for the next season, pull taps at the end of the season and clean equipment. Workers must be able to lift and carry up to 50 pounds and be available to work Monday through Saturday. The employer will provide 1 days of training and allow 2 days of work for the worker to satisfactorily perform all duties in this job order. Employer will furnish to workers without cost all tools and equipment required to perform duties assigned. Worker will be given 30 minutes for lunch. Beginning and ending times will vary depending on the conditions in the orchard. Workers must be able to take direction in simple English. Ability to stringently follow safety protocols.