Beekeeper Assistant

Location 17306 State Rd 20 West,Blountstown, FL, 32424,United States Employee Type Full Time Non-Exempt Contact information Name Human Resrouces Phone View phone number on click.appcast.io Ensure that we have the healthiest, most productive honeybees on the planet working for Barkman Apiaries.

JOB RESPONSIBILITIES:

• You are punctual and flexible, arriving ready for work according to the always changing schedule required by the bees.
• You accompany one or more Beekeepers and assist with the daily tasks while learning about the bees.
• You work at a steady, efficient pace and occasionally get stung by bees.
• You open hives gently and carefully, always using a smoker, ensuring the Queen is safe.
• You lift up to 50 lb. honey supers.
• You are very detailed and take clear and concise notes regarding the work of the day.
• You are able to effectively use a GPS to follow the planned routes.

TOOLKIT:

• You are a good listener, taking instructions from a Unit Manager or Beekeeper and completing the tasks assigned to you.
• You can remember and follow standard procedures according to your instructions or training.
• You are an attentive, safe driver and skilled equipment operator.

WORK VIBE:

• "The only thing that's not an option is not getting the job done."
• We work hard and have fun as a team -- even on the hot, muggy days when we're lifting up to 50 lbs honey spurs
• Occasionally late, late nights or early, early mornings as needed to move, load and unload bees.
• We take our breaks between yards while on the road, in the trucks with AC and cold drinks. Sometimes when it rains we take the day off.