Overwintering Beekeeper
Boston Honey Company, Inc. · Hortense, GA
Período de trabalho: 2026-11-15 a 2027-01-14
Horas por semana: 40.0
Atividades conforme a fonte
Crops/Commodities: Honey. The Overwintering Beekeeper performs manual and mechanical beekeeping work during the winter maintenance period, when colonies are held in Georgia yards between the end of honey production and the start of pollination contracts. This position does not include honey harvest or extraction, queen rearing, colony divides, or work in New York. The worker inspects overwintering hives on a regular schedule, checks food stores, and feeds colonies with syrup, fondant, or pollen substitute as needed. The worker applies mite, disease, and pest treatments, monitors for small hive beetle, wax moth, and predation, and removes or combines weak or dead colonies. The worker keeps hives protected from cold and moisture by adjusting entrances, insulation, and ventilation and by repairing or reinforcing hive bodies, bottom boards, and covers. The worker prepares hives and equipment in Georgia for shipment to almond pollination contracts, including grading colonies, strapping and netting hives, staging pallets, and loading and unloading with hand tools. The worker also builds, repairs, cleans, and paints hive boxes, frames, and pallets and helps with routine upkeep of the shop and yard sites. Work is outdoors in all weather with prolonged standing, walking, bending, stooping, and repetitive motion. The worker must lift and carry up to 75 pounds, have no fear of bees and no allergy to bee stings or hive products, and wear employer provided protective equipment when required. Daily schedules may change with weather and colony condition. A five day trial period will evaluate proficiency in the essential duties.
Requisitos adicionais
Exposure to extreme temp, lifting 75 lbs, repetitive movements, extensive pushing and pulling, extensive walking, frequent stooping.
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Verificação
Informações H-2A
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Como se candidatar
Candidates are encouraged to register at nearest State Workforce Agency employment office, to receive terms and conditions of employment. Applicants should apply for job opportunity at nearest SWA office. (20 CFR 655.1520)). SWA advises applicants of material terms and conditions of employment, and only refers applicants for employment if applicant confirms he or she is qualified, able, willing, and available to do the duties required. (20 CFR 655.155). SWA refers applicants to employer by contacting the farm. Candidates may call for interview during hours listed below. Employer makes hiring decision upon verification of employment qualifications. Interview Hours: Monday through Friday from 10am to 2pm to apply.
Telefone de recrutamento: +15083808255
Recrutamento: andy@bostonhoneycompany.com