Beekeeper [Selma, CA]

Beeflow; Selma (CA); On-site; USD 28,000 - 41,000; Full time

Job summary

Beeflow in California seeks an on-call Beekeeper to support almond pollination. You will audit hives, feed them with our technologies, and ensure hives are healthy before and after the pollination season.

Expect outdoor work with long shifts and protective gear. Availability is about two weeks per month from January through March, and duties may include hive repairs and pest inspections as needed.

Qualifications

• On-call beekeeping role for almond pollination season.
• Audit hives before and after pollination periods.
• Comfort working outdoors with protective equipment.

Responsibilities

• Conduct hive audits to assess hive quality.
• Monitor hive quality throughout the pollination season.
• Feed hives using company technologies with precision.
• Maintain healthy hives to meet pollination needs.
• Inspect hives for mites and diseases.
• Repair and assemble hives as needed.
• Perform other assigned duties.

Skills

Hive inspection

Beekeeping

Pest monitoring

Safety PPE

Job description

A successful pollination season is built in the field, one hive at a time, through careful inspections and precise monitoring.

We are looking for a Beekeeper to support the implementation of our pollination program by helping ensure the delivery of high-quality hives to farms and managing the application of technologies designed to improve pollination.

This is an on-call position. The primary responsibilities are to audit hives and feed them using our technologies. Hives must be audited both before and after the almond pollination season.

Availability Requirements:

• Approximately two weeks per month from early January through March.

Key Responsibilities:

• Conduct hive audits to assess hive quality.
• Monitor and report on hive quality throughout the pollination season.
• Feed hives using our technologies, ensuring careful and precise application.
• Maintain productive, healthy hives to meet pollination requirements.
• Inspect hives for mites and other pests or diseases.
• Repair damaged hives and assemble new hives.
• Perform other assigned duties as needed.

Work Environment:

Work takes place outdoors in varying weather conditions, with daytime shifts lasting 6-16 hours and occasional nighttime work. The role requires standing or walking for extended periods and working with bees while wearing appropriate protective equipment. Candidates must be comfortable handling bees and understand that bee stings may occur.