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Maple Syrup Farm Workers
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What they do
A Farm, Nursery, or Greenhouse Worker propagates, cultivates and harvests plants, primarily flowers, trees, shrubs and sod, and other crops such as mushrooms that are grown in greenhouses, or grows and harvests farm crops such as grain, fruit or vegetables. Operates and maintains equipment used to grow and harvest plants and crops. Cares for animals including dairy cows or chickens, pigs or other animals raised for meat.
$35,572 / year median in Maine
+16% projected growth
Job Description
at Gold Sugar Bush Inc in Jackman, Maine, United States Job Description Record information on tubing systems and perform pre- and post-harvest inspections of crops of trees to ensure health of trees and suitability for harvesting; Direct and monitor the work of casual and seasonal help during before, during and after harvesting activities; Perform all activities related to harvesting maple sap, to include clearing brush, installing and maintaining tubing systems, tapping trees and removing, cleaning and storing equipment at the end of each season; Have knowledge of, and/or experience using boiling and evaporation systems to transform maple sap to maple syrup; Repair and maintain boiling systems, farm vehicles, and tubing system equipment; Update and inform farmers or farm managers of crop progress; Maintain lodging and grounds; Store, maintain and package maple syrup for sale; and Maintain and order supplies and inventory as required. Must have 12 months experience in maple syrup farm laborer experience or a closely related field. To view full details and how to apply, please login or create a Job Seeker account