Beekeeper [Fresno, CA]
Beeflow
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The Beeflow Beekeeper is responsible for hands-on activities related to executing the Pollination Program. The position supports the delivery of quality hives to farms and the administration of Beeflow’s technologies for enhanced pollination.
Position is on an “on-call” basis, with the primary responsibility of auditing hives, and feeding them with our technologies. Hives need to be audited before and after the almond season.
Availability is requested for 1–2 weeks at the beginning of January, with an overall availability requirement of approximately two weeks per month from January through March.
Responsibilities
Carry out hive audits to determine the quality of hives
Monitor and report quality status through the pollination season
Feed hives with Beeflow’s technologies with care and precision
Keep hives productive and healthy to help with pollination needs.
Inspect for mites or any other pest/disease.
Repair any damaged hives and assemble hives.
Ability to work shifts ranging from 6 to 16 hours during the day or occasionally during the night.
Other duties as assigned.
Work Environment
Ability to stand or walk for extended periods of time
Ability to work with bees and wear appropriate protective equipment
Ability to work in outdoor environments in varying weather conditions
Must be comfortable working with bees and getting stung
Requisitos excluyentes
- Knowledge and experience of the farming industry and issues, ideally within the local region.
- Not allergic to bee stings.
- Minimum 3 months of beekeeping experience.
- Valid driver’s license with a clean driving record
- Based in the Central Valley, CA, or open to relocating for the length of the project.
- Ability to travel to other nearby cities/regions in order to take audits of hives and administer feedings independently if required.
- Able to lift up to 50lbs.
Requisitos deseables
- Fluency in English and Spanish is highly preferred
Beneficios
Competitive compensation
Opportunity to gain hands-on experience in berry production, pollination, and bee biology
Sobre la empresa
Beeflow is a biotechnology company that uses science and technology to improve agricultural pollination and increase crop yields.
We develop pollination programs for growers by combining expertise in pollination, bee biology, and chemical ecology with proprietary technologies, including molecules that help train bees and diets designed to strengthen their immune systems.
This enables growers to achieve higher yields while using fewer resources.