Beekeeper

Job description

Check for queen bee presence and health; Assess brood patterns and development; Identify signs of pests and diseases; Monitor food stores and add supplemental feed if needed; Recognize signs of swarming behavior; Perform hive splits to prevent swarming; Create and manage nucs; Identify and treat common bee diseases; Implement Varroa mite control strategies; Select the right time to harvest honey; Remove honey supers from the hive; Extract honey from the comb using a honey extractor; Clean and repair beekeeping equipment; Replace old frames and foundation; Add new hive boxes as needed; Provide adequate food stores for bees during winter; Protect hives from extreme weather conditions; Document hive inspections, treatments, and honey harvests; Track queen bee information.

There are few typical days and workers may be required to change duties often and engage in various general functions. Daily duties may vary depending on crop, weather, and field conditions. Workers may be asked, but are not required, to work on their Sabbath. Overtime and holidays are not required.

Special Requirements

Must be available to work for the entire itinerary. Applicants must not have bee, pollen, or honey related allergies. Must provide name and contact info for previous employer references to verify applicant experience performing such activities.