maple tree tapper, farm laborer

Seasonal, full-time job in a remote area of Northern Maine working on a maple syrup farm performing duties related to harvesting maple sap. All tools and equipment necessary will be provided by the farm owner. 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.