Farmworkers And Laborers, Crop, Nursery, And Greenhouse
Employer
5607 Bickett Rd
Owensboro, KY 42301
United States
Job description
Skill Level 1
Maintaining and managing colonies of honeybees, for the production of honey as well as to provide pollination services to local farmers. Which will also include, inducting wild swarms and treating (for) and removing hive parasites to maintain the health of the colonies; to construct hives, replace combs, extract/collect {taking the honey and beekeeping equipment from the bee yards), as well as replacing equipment in bee yards, and package any hive products including honey, beeswax and pollen; maintain bee yards, which will include mowing, trimming, pruning, raking and weeding; carry out cleaning tasks (dusting, sweeping, vacuuming, mopping), stock, supply, maintain, construct and repair designated facility areas; also maintaining company trucks and equipment, and beekeeping equipment. Must be able to lift 75 pounds. Notify and assist management of any deficiencies or repairs required to hives, facilities, bee yards, company trucks and equipment, and beekeeping equipment. Person{s) applying for this position must not have a severe reaction (anaphylactic response) to beestings.
Also The worker will perform a variety of grounds maintenance and landscaping tasks on our agricultural properties. Primary duties include mowing, edging sidewalks, driveways, and property boundaries, and trimming hedges, shrubs, and trees to maintain a neat and professional appearance. Workers will also clear debris, rake leaves, and remove weeds as needed to ensure the grounds remain safe and attractive.
Alternative work: General farm maintenance and other duties as required in the farming operation maintenance. Includes, but not limited to, preparing barns, draining fields, preparing land for planting, dropping sticks in field, maintenance of tool & equipment & other work as directly related to the crop activities for which the worker is hired. Also includes fixing and the clearing and painting of fence/barns. Such work will be offered when climate or crop conditions preclude working in the primary activities listed.
General Conditions: If work is available beyond normal workdays, employer may offer, but not require, worker an opportunity to work additional hours. Workers will report to work at designated time and place as directed by assigned employer each day. workers may be requested to ten (10) hours per day depending on conditions in fields and the maturity of the crops. Also, workers may be requested to work on federal holidays and their Sabbath but will not be required. Workers may volunteer to work additional hours when work is available. Down time: Workers should expect occasional periods of little or no work because of weather, crop or other conditions beyond the employer’s control. These periods can occur any time throughout the season. Worker may be required to work in fields when crops are wet with dew / rain and should have suitable clothing for conditions which include light rain and temperatures ranging from 10 degrees to more than 100 degrees. Workers should be able to stand, bend, stoop and work for prolonged periods of time and be physically fit to perform duties as assigned. Care must always be exercised with any use of equipment.
Special Requirements
Physically able to bend, stoop, and able to stand on feet for long periods of time. Physically able to meet and perform all job specifications. May be required to take random drug and / or alcohol tests, at no cost to the worker. Testing positive or failure to comply may result in immediate termination from employment. All testing and background check will occur after employment has started and is not a part of the interview process. May be required to submit a criminal background check, at no cost to the worker. Felony convictions that employer reasonably believes, consistent with current law, will impair the safety and living conditions of other workers or other individuals on the farm will result in immediate termination. Failure to comply with request for criminal background check may result in immediate termination of employment.