Beekeeper

Job description

Temporary Seasonal Position: Beekeeper | SOC Code: 45-2093

All applicants must be able, willing, qualified to perform work described & must be available for entire period.

Lockhart Apiaries, Las Animas, CO, Bent

Possible shift: 8:00AM-5:00PM. 40+ May be possibility of weekend work. Crops: Bees. Duties may include: Feeding bee hives, inspecting bee hives, move hives and equipment using fork lift, remove honey supers from hives to warehouse, extract honey from supers, clean honey house, maintenance of bee equipment, treat bees & other related Beekeeper activities as per SOC/OES 45-2093 (onetonline.org). Must have 6 months Bee Keeping exp. 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.80lbs. Tools supplies and equipment provided at no cost to worker. Employer guarantees 3/4 of contract. Work outdoors, exposed to weather, hot or cold; hrs may vary (+/-); possible downtimes and/or extended hrs. Dependable: fulfill obligations. Attn. to detail: complete work tasks. Employer provided housing available to those who cannot reasonably return to their residence within the same day. No cell phone use during work hours.

Must be able to obtain a drivers license. Drug/alcohol/tobacco free work zone. Worker has 3 days from date of hire to show legal authorization to work in the United States. Cash advances may apply at employer discretion.

Special Requirements

Must 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.