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Seasonal full time positions available for Apiary workers.
Wages depend on experience ($11.83 - $15.00)
April 21st 2018 - October 21st 2018
Land location - NE 17-16-31 W1st
Duties include but are not limited to;
assisting apiary technicians in the following duties; unwrapping hives, reversing of hives and spring maintenance, application of honey bee treatments, making nucs, supering (adding empty boxes to hives), Pulling and extraction of honey, moving/feeding/wrapping hives in the fall.
Apiary workers also required to tie down straps and safely secure equipment on trucks, keep accurate yard records, and to keep work spaces/bee yards/equipment clean and tidy.
-Must be able to lift and carry 50lb-70lbs standard, and up to 100lbs for extended periods of time
-Applicant must not be allergic to honey bee stings.
-Required long hours and occasional weekend/holiday work (minimum 40hours a week).
-Require the ability to work well with others, and able to work long periods in the heat.
-Ability to speak the English language is an asset, but is not required.
-Possible bonus at the end of the season based upon performance and honey production.
Credentials (certificates, licences, memberships, courses, etc.)
- Not applicable