Beekeeper

Beekeeper at Olivarez Honey Bees, Inc. in Orland, CA.

Perform all aspects of commercial beekeeping. Raise queen bees to acceptable production rates. Isolate queen bees. Medicate, treat and feed bees as necessary to maintain healthy colonies. Increase and spilt beehives. Move beehives to and from various field and orchard locations or honey production worksites. Monitor and manage all beehives. Prepare beehives to be shipped. Load and unload beehives. Harvest, extract and package honey. Clean and sanitize honey extraction plant. General facility maintenance and upkeep.

Work begins January 5, 2027 and ends October 31, 2027.

Pay is $19.75 per hour.

Housing is provided.

Typical schedule: about 40 hours per week.