Traveling Beekeeper

As a Beekeeper at Beewise, your role will be pivotal in ensuring the health and productivity of our bee colonies. Your responsibilities will include:

• Visiting beekeeping sites to perform routine colony maintenance tasks, such as splitting, re-queening, feeding, applying treatments, and harvesting honey and other bee products.
• Utilizing our dispatch and record keeping system to document completed tasks and identify any issues or concerns.
• Diagnosing and promptly addressing common hive problems, including issues like stuck frames or equipment malfunctions.
• Using a smartphone to document and report any problems requiring further resolution or specialized attention.

By automating critical tasks and providing instant insights, Beewise empowers beekeepers to ensure their colonies thrive, all while optimizing operations to support the ever-growing demand for superior pollination services.

• A minimum of 4 years of professional experience in a beekeeping role, with a proven track record of managing 100 hives or more.
• Proficiency in operating beekeeping equipment and safely transporting bees, following the guidance of experienced staff.
• A strong commitment to safety, with a demonstrated history of maintaining a safe working environment.
• Willingness to work outdoors in all weather conditions, showcasing resilience and adaptability.
• Flexibility to work outside of normal business hours, as beekeeping often aligns with the natural rhythm of bee activity.
• Comfortable with travel, up to 70% of the time, to various beekeeping sites and apiaries.
• Physical capability to lift up to 50 lbs. and perform manual labor associated with beekeeping tasks.
• A clean driving record for the last 5 years, with the ability to operate company vehicles.
• Willingness to undergo background checks as part of the employment screening process.

No benefits, compensation, or perks mentioned in the job description.

Beewise is revolutionizing beekeeping with cutting-edge technology designed to maximize colony health and boost productivity. Our AI-powered, robotic solution, the BeeHome, is crafted to meet the demands of commercial beekeepers who are serious about protecting their hives and increasing efficiency.