Beekeeper

Job description

The Beekeeper Position will be responsible for the daily care of honeybee colonies. These activities include
but are not limited to:
-Closely monitoring hive activity, including inspecting the queen in each hive and the reviewing number of
eggs or larvae present
-Managing colonies by adding new hive boxes to maintain colony growth and removing boxes as needed.
-Careful inspection of hives for symptoms of disease or infestation, to determine the health status of colonies.
-Treating hives for any disease if found in routine hive inspections.
-Providing feed and supplements to the colony during times as needed.
-Provide recommendations to Beekeeping Manager on hive management strategies.

Additional duties include:
-Harvesting honey from the hives during two harvest cycles.
-Assist in the honey extraction process including packaging.
-Responsible for moving hives during from one location to another using beekeeping forklift equipment and flat bed trucks.
-Complete Warehouse duties such as inventory management and general grounds maintenance

Special Requirements

Experience driving loads of bees from one apiary location to another is required. Must have experience driving beekeeping forklift equipment or equivalent and preparing loads for movement.

Ability to follow specific directions and work independently at times.

Valid State Driver's license is required or must be obtained at onset of employment. Type of vehicle to be driven is a two-axel flatbed diesel truck and a pickup truck. Both requiring a state drivers license. Employer will cover all cost
associated with the employee obtaining/renewing a state drivers license and will assist the employee with the completion of any forms associated with the state drivers license requirements. Employer will also compensate the employee for time spent driving, processing paperwork, gas station trips, cleaning the vehicle, etc.

Previous Commercial Beekeeping experience is required.
Experience in queen bee rearing is required.