Seasonal Beekeeper for Almond Pollination

Beewise; Chowchilla (CA); On-site; USD 25,000 - 34,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive hourly pay

OT opportunities during peak workload

Continued seasonal employment

Job summary

Beewise in Chowchilla, CA is seeking Seasonal Beekeepers for the 2026 almond pollination. Local candidates will assist with beehive movement and inspections, performing tasks around live colonies in outdoor field settings.

Positions vary from Assistant to Experienced, with duties including feeding, medicating, equipment handling, and potential leadership roles for experienced applicants. This seasonal role starts January 12, 2026 and includes long days outdoors.

Qualifications

• Local to Chowchilla / Central Valley, CA.
• Available to start January 19, 2026.
• Able to pass a background check.
• Comfortable working around bees and being stung as part of the job.
• Ability to lift 50–75 lbs and perform repetitive physical labor.
• Willingness to work in harsh or variable outdoor conditions.
• Reliable transportation to work sites.
• Legally authorized to work in the U.S.

Responsibilities

• Assist with hive movement and handling.
• Work safely around live bee colonies.
• Perform hive inspections and handle equipment (frames, supers, brood boxes).
• Support feeding, medicating, and general colony maintenance.
• Maintain equipment, trucks, and bee yards.
• Work outdoors in varied field conditions.
• Long, fast-paced workdays up to 6 days/week.
• Learn commercial beekeeping basics and support the team under direct supervision.
• Perform hive evaluations, feeding, medicating, and basic management tasks independently.
• Lead small crews, perform full colony management, diagnose issues, and operate equipment (if licensed/trained).

Skills

Beekeeping basics

Hive inspections

Heavy lifting

Tools

Forklift operation

Job description

Beewise in Chowchilla, CA is seeking Seasonal Beekeepers for the 2026 almond pollination. Local candidates will assist with beehive movement and inspections, performing tasks around live colonies in outdoor field settings.

Positions vary from Assistant to Experienced, with duties including feeding, medicating, equipment handling, and potential leadership roles for experienced applicants. This seasonal role starts January 12, 2026 and includes long days outdoors.