Woods Associate

This job was posted by https://www.vermontjoblink.com : For more information, please see: https://www.vermontjoblink.com/jobs/1432144 Sweet Tree Holdings is looking for Entry Level Woods Workers to join our team! A Woods Worker is responsible for the hands on work of fall maintenance, tapping, leak checking, leak repairs, and tap pulling. They can perform a variety of tasks throughout these seasons based on what the woods manager they report to needs for the day-to-day operation of the bush. This is a seasonal position (October - April/May). THIS IS CONSIDERED A FULL TIME SEASONAL POSITION Duties/Responsibilities - Fall maintenance of the sugarbush and preparation for tapping and leak checking. - Tapping to Sweet Trees tapping quality standards. - Leak checking and repairs during sugar season and maintain Sweet Trees vacuum standards and quality. - Pull taps expediently with none being missed. - Maintain Sweet Trees values and culture within the sugarbush. Required Skills/Abilities - Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills. - Strong communication and interpersonal skills. - Ability to speak and understand the English language is required for safe and effective performance of the job. Education and Experience - Related experience preferred. - At least one month of experience in sugaring or other agricultural work required. Physical Requirements - Physically able to be standing and walking for most of the day in woods and mountainous environments. - Physically able to install and operate sugaring equipment. - Must be able to lift 50 pounds at a time. - Able to work independently or in small groups in remote settings Other - Employees are required to provide their own layers and outerwear appropriate and effective for temperatures as low as -20 degrees Fahrenheit/-28 degrees Celsius and winter precipitation, including boots, parka/jacket, rain gear (pants and jackets), hats, gloves, and base layers. JOIN OUR TEAM TODAY!