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Maple Tree Tapper, Farm Laborer
North Maine Maple, Inc.
Skowhegan, ME
$17.25 per hour
Recruitment Information
- Telephone Number to Apply:
- +12074311481
- Email address to Apply:
- northmainemaple@gmail.com
Job Description
- Full Time:
- Yes
- Number of Workers Requested:
- 53
- Job Duties:
- Seasonal, full time job in a remote area of Northern Maine working on a maple syrup farm performing duties related to harvesting maple sap. Ali tools and equipment necessary will be provided by the farm owners. Workers will clear brush, install, replace, maintain and remove tubing systems, tap maple trees, evaluate the health of sugar maples for potential sap production, monitor sap flow levels in tubing, pull taps at the end of the season and clean and store equipment. This is outdoor work performed in part during harsh winter temperatures and conditions, and includes extensive walking and frequent stooping.
- Job Classification:
- 45-2092.00 - Farmworkers and Laborers, Crop, Nursery, and Greenhouse
The job/industry classification and description includes general information on the position from ONET/OES and the North American Industry Classification System. Please review Job Duties and Job Order for more information.
Job Requirements
- Experience Required:
- Yes
- Months of Experience Required:
- 1
- Special Requirements:
- See Addendum C
- Number of Hours Per Week:
- 57
- Work Schedule (Start/End time):
- 7:30 A.M. - 5:00 P.M.
Employer Information
- Company Name:
- North Maine Maple, Inc.
- Location:
- Skowhegan, ME 04976
- Telephone Number:
- +15817738600
Worksite
- Address:
- 888 Bigelow Hill Road, Skowhegan, ME 04976
Job Order Details
- ETA Case Number:
- H-300-23269-380412
- Multiple Worksites:
- No
- Date Posted:
- 10/5/2023