Migratory Commercial Beekeeper

Beewise; United States; On-site; USD 38,000 - 66,000; Full time

Job summary

Beewise in the United States is seeking an experienced Migratory Commercial Beekeeper to manage beehives across multiple locations as part of our pollination services. The role requires extensive travel, transporting, maintaining, and optimizing hives for peak pollination performance.

The ideal candidate brings hands‑on migratory beekeeping experience, thrives outdoors in demanding conditions, and can collaborate with Beewise teams and partner beekeepers to monitor hive health and productivity

Qualifications

• Experience in commercial, migratory beekeeping.
• Knowledge of honeybee behavior and hive management.
• Ability to work long hours outdoors and handle equipment.
• Willingness to travel extensively and work in varied climates.
• Valid driver's license with experience driving trucks/trailers.

Responsibilities

• Transport and manage hives across locations for seasonal pollination.
• Conduct regular hive inspections and assess colony health.
• Load and unload beehives safely.
• Collaborate with Beewise teams and partner beekeepers to optimize hive performance.
• Maintain records of hive movements, health, and productivity.
• Follow biosecurity, safety, and regulatory guidelines.

Skills

Commercial beekeeping

Migratory travel

Bee health and pest control

Outdoor physical work

Valid driver’s license

Tools

Truck/Trailer operation

Job description

About Beewise

Beewise is revolutionizing commercial beekeeping with innovative technology that enhances hive health and pollination efficiency. We work with commercial beekeepers to optimize hive management and support large-scale pollination services.

Job Overview

We are seeking an experienced Migratory Commercial Beekeeper to manage beehives across multiple locations as part of our pollination services. This role involves extensive travel to different regions, ensuring hives are transported, maintained, and optimized for pollination. The ideal candidate will have experience in large-scale, migratory beekeeping and be comfortable working outdoors in physically demanding conditions.

Key Responsibilities

• Transport and manage hives across various locations for seasonal pollination, including crops such as almonds and other high-value agriculture.

• Conduct regular hive inspections, assess colony health, and implement pest and disease control measures.

• Load and unload beehives, ensuring safe and efficient transport between sites.

• Work closely with Beewise teams and partner beekeepers to optimize hive placement and performance.

• Keep detailed records of hive movements, health status, and productivity.

• Follow all biosecurity, safety, and regulatory guidelines related to commercial beekeeping.

Qualifications

• Required: Experience in commercial, migratory beekeeping, particularly in large-scale pollination services.

• Strong knowledge of honeybee behavior, hive management, and pest/disease control.

• Ability to work long hours outdoors, perform physically demanding tasks, and handle beekeeping equipment.

• Willingness to travel extensively and work in different climates and conditions.

• Valid driver’s license and experience with trucks/trailers for hive transportation preferred.

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