Beekeeping Assistant: Flexible Field Ops & Bee Care

Theuniversityunion; Blountstown (FL); On-site; USD 17,000 - 25,000; Full time

Job summary

Barkman Apiaries in Blountstown, FL is seeking a full-time, non-exempt Beekeeping Assistant to support beekeepers in daily hive tasks. You will learn bee management, assist with inspections, and follow safety procedures while staying punctual and detail-oriented.

You may be required to lift up to 50 lb, operate basic beekeeping tools, and navigate to yards with a GPS; occasional early mornings or late shifts apply as needed to move and load bees.

Qualifications

• Must be able to follow instructions from beekeepers and supervisors.
• Willing to learn daily beekeeping tasks and safety procedures.
• Able to lift up to 50 lb and perform routine hive duties.
• Able to navigate between yards using GPS.

Responsibilities

• You are punctual and flexible, arriving for scheduled beekeeping tasks.
• You accompany Beekeepers and assist with daily hive chores.
• You work at a steady pace and may get stung; follow safety protocols.
• Open hives gently, using a smoker, ensuring the Queen is safe.
• Lift up to 50 lb honey supers as required.
• Take clear notes on daily work.
• Use GPS to follow planned routes.

Skills

Punctuality

Adaptability

Attention to detail

GPS navigation

Beekeeping basics

Tools

Smoker usage

Hive handling

GPS device

Job description

Barkman Apiaries in Blountstown, FL is seeking a full-time, non-exempt Beekeeping Assistant to support beekeepers in daily hive tasks. You will learn bee management, assist with inspections, and follow safety procedures while staying punctual and detail-oriented.

You may be required to lift up to 50 lb, operate basic beekeeping tools, and navigate to yards with a GPS; occasional early mornings or late shifts apply as needed to move and load bees.