Beekeeper

Job description

Working with the bees to strengthen the stamina and physical condition of beehives in order to pollinate farm crops and therefore to produce honey. A beekeeping job is essential as the beekeeper is the one accountable for the distribution of hives to different yards, for their preparation before production and for their constant supervision to uphold their wellbeing. These tasks are performed when the beekeeper detects any menace to the colonies as a result of diseases, parasites, mites or even due to the climate. This job requires commitment and passion, to prevent any of the plagues previously mentioned, beekeepers tend to medicate the colonies with antibiotics to neutralize any harm to the hives, they also feed the hives with cakes and liquid syrup, and when its required they also replace the old queen with a new one to strengthen the colony for its successful performance. This job rank also requires the basic knowledge as the beekeeper is responsible for determining when the hives can be split, when another box needs to be added or removed, and when the honey should be removed. Most of the time, beekeepers remain outside carrying out all their tasks to keep the bees healthy but they are also in charge of recording the treatment, arrangement, nourishment, or any other pursuit regarding the hives and their colonies.

Employees may volunteer to work additional hours when work is available. Workers should expect occasional periods of little or no work because of weather, crop or other conditions beyond the employers control. These periods can occur any time throughout the season, if workers request a leave of absence during these periods of no work, the hours will be deducted from the hours offered under the ETA 790A.

A copy of the work contract or a copy of the ETA 790 in lieu of a work contract, and any modifications, will be provided to the H-2A worker no later than the time at which the worker applies for the Visa, or to a worker in corresponding employment, no later than on the day work commences. For an H-2A worker going from an H-2A employer to a subsequent H-2A employer, a copy of the contract will be provided no later than the time an offer of employment is made by the subsequent H-2A employer.

Special Requirements

This type of work, involves working conditions that require tremendous stamina, a high level of physical activity in cold or extremely hot conditions in direct sunlight and in adverse weather such as rain. The work requires a high level of physical conditioning. Due to the type of work involved, there is a Probationary Period of five (5) days beginning with the first day of employment, to show possession of the requisite physical strength and endurance to perform this type of work.