Beekeeper
Employer
4340 Martin Ave
Bakersfield, CA 93314
United States
Job description
THE BEEKEEPER WILL BE RESPONSIBLE FOR COMMERCIAL ACTIVITIES CONCERNING THE RAISING OF BEES, CARE OF BEEHIVES, POLLINATION, AND HONEY
PRODUCTION. EMPLOYEES MUST BE FAMILIAR WITH THE WORK OF BEES AT ALL STAGES, FROM THE EGG UP TO THE FULL DEVELOPMENT OF THE WORKER-BEE,
DRONES, AND QUEENS. BEEKEEPERS MUST RESPOND TO THE NATURAL CYCLE OF THE BEES AND ENSURE THAT THE HIVES ARE IN A STATE OF HARMONY AND GOOD
HEALTH FOR THEIR SURVIVAL AND OPTIMAL HONEY PRODUCTION. DUTIES FURTHER INCLUDE BUT ARE NOT LIMITED TO: KEEP BEE HIVES HEALTHY TO PRODUCE
HONEY; PREPARE BEES AND EQUIPMENT FOR POLLINATION; ENTER THE COLONY TO DETERMINE IF FOOD OR MEDICINE IS REQUIRED, AND FEED AND MEDICATE BEES
BY UTILIZING SIMPLE APPLICATION PROCESSES.
DETERMINE AND IDENTIFY WHEN TO LIFT OR REPLACE THE QUEEN.
DIVIDE SWARMS OF BEES AND FORCE THE BEES OUT TO THE HIVE WHEN NECESSARY; RECEIVE, LIFT, LOAD AND UNLOAD HIVES, BOXES, AND APIARIES WHEN
NEEDED; PLACE THE HIVES IN IDEAL LOCATIONS TO ENSURE THAT BEE COLONIES ARE HEALTHY AND HAVE GOOD HONEY PRODUCTION; RUN QUEEN BREEDING YARD
AND PRODUCE QUEEN BEES; MANIPULATE AND SERVICE HIVE STRUCTURES, MOVE BEE HIVES AND- APIARY EQUIPMENT USING TRUCKS AND FORK LIFTS TO AND
FROM DIFFERENT HIVE LOCATIONS TO ENSURE HEALTHY AND PRODUCTIVE HONEYBEE COLONIES; HARVEST HONEYCOMB AND EXTRACT HONEY; PERFORM GENERAL
MAINTENANCE AND CLEANING OF EQUIPMENT AND HIVE BOXES, TOOLS, AND FACILITY, WHICH MAY INCLUDE PAINTING, CLEANING, ASSEMBLING OR REPAIRING
BOXES; AND ASSIST THE COMPANY TO GET BEE HIVES READY FOR WINTER STORAGE. POSITION WORKS MAINLY OUTSIDE IN FIELD LOCATIONS, WHICH MAY INCLUDE
EXPOSURE TO EXTREME TEMPERATURES, SUN, WIND, RAIN, SOIL, MUD, DUST, CHEMICALS, HEAT, AND COLD. POSITION INVOLVES WORKING NEAR MACHINERY. ALL
TOOLS, SUPPLIES, EQUIPMENT, AND SPECIAL PROTECTIVE CLOTHING SUCH AS VEILS, GLOVES, AND SUITS WILL BE PROVIDED AT NO COST TO THE WORKERS.
PERFORM OTHER TASKS ASSOCIATED WITH THE CARE OF BEES THAT ARE NECESSARY FOR POLLINATION AND HONEY PRODUCTION.
WORKERS WILL BE EXPECTED TO COMPLY WITH ALL PROVISIONS OF THIS CLEARANCE ORDER AND THE COMPANY'S WORK RULES, POLICIES AND PROCEDURES, AND
TO PERFORM ANY AND ALL ASSIGNED TASKS IN A WORK-PERSON-LIKE AND EFFICIENT MANNER. FAILURE TO DO SO WILL SUBJECT THE WORKER TO THE EMPLOYER'S
DISCIPLINARY PROCEDURES. THE EMPLOYER ENDEAVORS TO PRODUCE A PREMIUM PRODUCT. THIS IS A DEMANDING, COMPETITIVE BUSINESS. A HIGH-QUALITY
PRODUCT IS EXPECTED AND DEMANDED BY OUR CUSTOMERS. SLOPPY OR IMPROPER WORK CANNOT AND WILL NOT BE TOLERATED.
BEEKEEPING ITINERARY: FROM JANUARY 6, 2025, TO ABOUT MAY 4, 2025, BEEKEEPERS WILL BE EMPLOYED AT 4340 MARTIN AVE, BAKERSFIELD, CA 93314, AND THE
SURROUNDING APIARY SITES THAT ARE CONTROLLED AND OPERATED BY UHB LLC.
FROM MAY 4, 2025, TO OCTOBER 17, 2025, UHB WILL TRANSPORT HONEYBEE COLONIES TO UHB, LLC APIARY SITES IN NORTH DAKOTA VIA HIRED TRANSPORT. UHB,
LLC BEEKEEPERS WILL HAVE TRANSPORTATION PROVIDED BY UHB, LLC FROM BAKERSFIELD, CA TO WESTHOPE, NORTH DAKOTA. BEEKEEPERS WILL BE EMPLOYED A
1379 105TH STREET, WESTHOPE, ND 58793, AND THE SURROUNDING APIARY SITES THAT ARE CONTROLLED AND OPERATED BY UHB LLC.
AT THE CONCLUSION OF THE SEASON WHEN HONEY PRODUCTION ENDS, UHB, LLC WILL PROVIDE RETURN TRANSPORTATION FOR BEEKEEPERS TO THE PLACE OF
RECRUITMENT.
Special Requirements
Variable weather conditions. All work must be performed in a manner that exhibits Generally Accepted Practices (GAP) and the
utmost food safety at all times.
Requires 3 months of prior experience working on a honeybee farm handling both manual and machine tasks associated with commercial beekeeping.
Verifiable work experience is required.
Workers must not be afraid of bees and cannot be allergic to bee stings, pollen, honey, or other products of the hive.
Applicants must provide the name, address, and telephone number of any previous employer used as a reference.
The position requires employees to be available to work for the entire itinerary in California and North Dakota. All qualified applicants must have the authorization to work in the United States, be willing to perform the agricultural duties as described in this job order, and be able to meet the physical demands of the position.
Must be able to lift 75 lbs.