Beeflow

Beekeeper-Apicultor

California, U.S.

Full-Time

Beekeeper

JOB DESCRIPTION

About Beeflow

Beeflow applies scientific knowledge and technologies to bee pollination. By providing professional pollination services to farmers, we increase crop yields by 20-90% in Blueberries, Almonds, Raspberries, and Kiwifruit all while reducing bee population decline. We are based in Ventura County, CA but work throughout multiple regions in the US and Latin America with dozens of customers during their crop pollination season.

What will be your Responsibilities?

· All aspects of commercial beekeeping, including maintaining and growing beehives, moving hives as needed, feeding and medicating hives as necessary

· General maintenance of equipment

· Help manage existing forage yards under supervision of Senior Beekeeper and Beekeeping Leads

· Other duties and responsibilities as assigned

What are the Requirements for this job position?

· Minimum 1 year experience with commercial beekeeping preferred

· Current Driver's license

· Bi-lingual (Spanish/English) strongly preferred.

· Ability to think analytically and using judgment for decision making

· Ability to work independently and prioritize, adapt, and multi-task in a fast paced, changing environment

· We move bees at night so night availability is mandatory when we have to move bees.

Disclaimer

· Physical Demand(s) While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to sit, stand, walk, talk and hear. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds.

· Beekeepers get stung by bees. It’s a drag, one CANNOT be allergic to bee stings!

Apply today and share with us why you would like to join Beeflow. We’re looking forward to meet you!

Responsibilities

All aspects of commercial beekeeping, including maintaining and growing beehives, moving hives as needed, feeding and medicating hives as necessary
General maintenance of equipment
Help manage existing forage yards under supervision of Senior Beekeeper and Beekeeping Leads
Other duties and responsibilities as assigned

Requirements

Minimum 1 year experience with commercial beekeeping preferred
Current Driver's license
Bi-lingual (Spanish/English) strongly preferred.
Ability to think analytically and using judgment for decision making
Ability to work independently and prioritize, adapt, and multi-task in a fast paced, changing environment
We move bees at night so night availability is mandatory when we have to move bees.

Disclaimers

Physical Demand(s) While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to sit, stand, walk, talk and hear. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds.
Beekeepers get stung by bees. It’s a drag, one CANNOT be allergic to bee stings!