Beekeeper
Employer
18250 Northwest 294th Street
Okeechobee, FL 34972
United States
Job description
Prepare bee colonies for pollination. Check for queens. Split bee colonies. Feed and medicate bees. Treat bee hives for mites. Monitor, maintain and increase bee hives. Load and unload flatbed trucks. Transport bee hives from bee yards to the honey extraction plant. Harvest, extract and package honey. Build and repair bee boxes and other beekeeping equipment. Sterilize all honey extraction equipment and facilities. Winterize all beekeeping facilities and equipment at the end of the beekeeping season.
Special Requirements
Must be able to provide references to verify experience. No fear of/non-allergic to bees/pollen. Able to lift up to 75 lbs. repetitively. Drivers license in 30 days. Clean driving record required.