Apiary Specialist

Job Title: Apiary SpecialistJob Summary:We are seeking a skilled Apiary Specialist to join our team at Singh Bees. As an Apiary Specialist, you will be responsible for performing various tasks related to commercial beekeeping and honey production.Key Responsibilities:- Perform basic duties related to commercial beekeeping and honey production- Work under the supervision of a senior beekeeper to gain experience and knowledge- Develop skills in working with bees in all stages, from egg to mature workers, drones, and queens- Assist in the insertion of honeycombs into hives, accessing colonies to determine food or medicine needs, and feeding and medicating bees- Learn how to raise and replace queens, make divides, prepare bees and bee equipment for pollination, and super hives- Perform manual tasks such as mowing, cutting, and weeding fields, ditching, shoveling, hoeing, hauling, and ground preparationRequirements:- No fear of bees and non-allergic to bee stings, pollen, honey, or other products of the hive- Ability to work outdoors in various weather conditions and physically fit to handle heavy or bulky objects- Minimum of three years of work experience or relevant qualification preferredWorking Conditions:- Full-time, permanent position- 40 hours per week, with a maximum of 60 hours per week- Pay range: $29.66 per hour to $32.00 per hourLocation:- Bay of Plenty Region
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