Maple Syrup Farm Utility Worker

2 days ago


Port Alberni, Canada Kleekhoot Gold Maple Syrup Full time

The job will start four days per week (part-time), followed by full time work for competent workers. The hours you will be working will range from 7-8 hours per day. (Longer hours may be required during heavy sap flow).

Work will include:
Must be able to lift 60lbs, walk uneven terrain, and work in the field under varied weather conditons. The field work will involve clearing brush, setting up lines on sloped ground, installing and maintaining equipment. You will be preparing sap collection systems and tanks, setting spiles, leak checking, and general repairs. The transport of sap from the field to the sugaring facility, cleaning and maintaining equipment are required.

**Pre-Season**: (September to December)
- Install the network of tubing used for the collection of maple sap,
- Assist with the construction/assembly/installation of pump houses and pumping equipment,
- Repair and upgrade equipment
- maintain the forest and tubing network by clearing fallen trees and branches.
- tap maple trees by drilling small holes in each tree and installing spouts,

**Maple Season**: (December until Mid March)
- maintain sap collection lines in the forest, locate and fix leaks in the tubing network,
- clean tanks, filters, evaporator and other equipment,
- long hours will be required on busy days and weekend work is typical

**Post-season**: (April/May)
- pulling taps from trees,
- perform annual deep cleaning of tubing network, sap collection tanks and the processing facility,

Desired Qualifications:

- Work Experience in Eastern Canada Maple Syrup Production
- Mechanical aptitude
- Experience with small engines, transfer pumps, and or electronics
- Maple Sap collection system installation and maintenance experience
- Ability to follow directions and work independently with attention to detail
- Drivers License

**Application Details**:
**Job Type**: Seasonal

Contract length: 4 months

**Salary**: $20.00 per hour

Schedule:

- 7-8 hour shift
- Monday to Friday
- Weekends as needed

**Job Type**: Seasonal

**Salary**: From $20.00 per hour

Schedule:

- Monday to Friday
- Weekends as needed

Ability to Commute:

- Port Alberni, BC (required)

Ability to Relocate:

- Port Alberni, BC: Relocate before starting work (required)

Work Location: In person


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