Beekeeper: Pollination Tech & Hive Auditor (On-Call)

Beeflow; Prosser (WA); On-site; USD 27,552 - 41,328; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Beekeeping learning opportunities

Innovative Ag Tech startup

Job summary

Beeflow is seeking a Beekeeper for hands-on hive auditing and feeding using Beeflow technologies. The role is on-call with audits before/after the cherry season and a mid-April start.

Based in the Pacific Northwest, the position requires beekeeping experience, English/Spanish fluency, a valid driver's license, and willingness to relocate or travel as needed. Protective gear and outdoor bee work are required.

Qualifications

• Fluency in English and Spanish is highly preferred.
• Knowledge and experience of the farming industry and issues, ideally within the local region.
• Not allergic to bee stings.
• Minimum one year of beekeeping experience is required.
• Valid driver’s license with a clean driving record.
• Based in the Eugene, Corvallis, Salem, Newberg/Wilsonville, or Hillsboro area (Oregon), or willing to relocate for the duration of the project.
• Ability to travel to other nearby cities/regions in order to take audits of hives and administer feedings independently if required.
• Able to lift up to 50lbs.

Responsibilities

• Carry out hive audits to determine the quality of hives
• Monitor and report quality status through the pollination season
• Feed hives with Beeflow’s technologies with care and precision
• Keep hives productive and healthy to help with pollination needs.
• Inspect for mites or any other pest/disease.
• Conduct hive movement to ranches within district(s).
• Repair any damaged hives and assemble hives.
• Operate heavy machinery (forklifts, flatbeds, trailers, etc…).
• Ability to work shifts ranging from 6 to 16 hours during the day or occasionally during the night.
• Other duties as assigned.

Skills

English

Spanish

Beekeeping

Job description

Beeflow is seeking a Beekeeper for hands-on hive auditing and feeding using Beeflow technologies. The role is on-call with audits before/after the cherry season and a mid-April start.

Based in the Pacific Northwest, the position requires beekeeping experience, English/Spanish fluency, a valid driver's license, and willingness to relocate or travel as needed. Protective gear and outdoor bee work are required.