Beekeeper
Employer
4340 Martin Avenue
Bakersfield , CA 93314
United States
Job description
The beekeeper will be responsible for commercial activities concerning the raising of bees, care of beehives, pollination and honey production. Employees must be familiar with the work of bees at all stages, from the egg up to the full development of the worker-bee, drones and queens. Beekeepers must respond to the natural cycle of bees and ensure that the hives are in a state of harmony and good health for their survival and optimal honey production. Duties further include, but are limited to: keep bee hives in a healthy state to produce honey; prepare bees and equipment for pollination; enter the colony to determine if food or medicine is required, and feed and medicate bees by utilizing simple application processes; Determine and identify when to lift or replace the queen; Divide swarms of bees and force the bees out of the hive when necessary; receive, lift, load and unload hives, boxes and apiaries when needed; place the hives in ideal locations to ensure that bee colonies are healthy and have good honey production; run queen breeding yard and produce queen bees; manipulate and service hive structures; haul/transport bee hives and apiary equipment to and from different hive locations to ensure healthy and productive honeybee colonies; harvest honeycomb and extract honey; perform general maintenance and cleaning of equipment and hive boxes, tools, and facility, which may include painting, cleaning, assembling or repairing boxes; and assist the company to get bee hives ready for winter storage. Position works mainly outside in field locations, which may include exposure to extreme temperatures, sun, wind, rain, soil, mud, dust, chemicals, heat, and cold. Position involves working near machinery. All tools, supplies, equipment and special protective clothing such as veils, gloves, and suits will be provided at no cost to the workers. Perform other tasks associated with the care of bees that is necessary for pollination and honey production.
Special Requirements
Three months of prior experience working on a honeybee farm handling both manual and machine tasks associated with commercial beekeeping. Workers must not be afraid of bees and cannot be allergic to bee stings, pollen, honey, or other products of the hive. Must have a valid driver's license or be able to obtain a driver's license within 30 days of hire and a clean driving record (no major moving violations.
such as driving while intoxicated or reckless driving). Employer will cover the costs associated with obtaining a driver's license. Applicants must provide the name, address, and telephone number of any previous employer used as a reference. The position requires employees to be available to work for the entire itinerary in California and North Dakota. All qualified applicants must have the authorization to work in the United States, be willing to perform the agricultural duties as described in this job order and be able to meet the physical demands of the position