Beekeeper

Job description

Duties may include: All duties will be performed under direct supervision. Workers will be involved in all aspects of commercial honey production and hive management including but not limited to: swarm management, queen-related work, harvesting, medicating, feeding, supering, and splitting of colonies. Worker will assist in the moving of colonies, preparation and staging of equipment required in the field, maintaining vegetation and electric fences in and around bee yards. Worker must wear protective clothing such as veils, gloves, and suits provided by the employer. The worker must use smokes, hive tools, and other equipment properly to safely access the colonies as instructed & other related Beekeeper activities as per SOC/OES 45-2093 (onetonline.org).

Possible weekend/holiday work.

Special Requirements

Must be 18 years of age. Worker has 3 days from date of hire to show proof of legal authorization to work in the United States. Drug/alcohol/tobacco free work zone. Static strength; exert max muscle force to lift, push, pull, unload, carry objects up to 80lbs (possible 2-person); may climb, walk, stand, reach, balance, sit, stoop, bend, squat, wash, clean: equip, grounds, area. All applicants must be able, willing and qualified to perform work described and must be available for the entire period specified and work throughout all areas of intended employment. Possible background check post hire at employer's expense.Variable weather conditions may apply. Worker must be able to obtain a valid US Driver's License within 2 weeks of reporting to work and possess/maintain a clean Motor Vehicle Record (MVR). Bonus potential based on work performance at the sole discretion of the employer. Employees are expected to keep employer-provided vehicles clean and free of ... See attached Addendum C.