apiary technician

Languages English Education No degree, certificate or diploma Experience 3 years to less than 5 years On site Work must be completed at the physical location. There is no option to work remotely. Work site environment Other miscellaneous crop farming Outdoors Dusty Hot Noisy Odours Wet/damp Cold/refrigerated Livestock All weather conditions Dirty Work setting Rural area Responsibilities Tasks Diagnose livestock health issues Maintain the bee yard and beekeeping equipment Work with honey bees Harvest crops Operate and maintain farm machinery and equipment Detect disease and health problems in crops, livestock and poultry Experience and specialization Apiary and honey harvesting experience Detect bee diseases Harvest, extract and package honey and beeswax Manage bee colonies for the production of honey and pollination purposes. Treat bees with antibiotics Equipment and machinery experience Feeding and watering system Tractor Farm truck Skidsteer Forklift Hand tools Additional information Transportation/travel information Public transportation is not available Own transportation Work conditions and physical capabilities Ability to work independently Fast-paced environment Work under pressure Tight deadlines Physically demanding Repetitive tasks Attention to detail Handling heavy loads Combination of sitting, standing, walking Hand-eye co-ordination Sitting Standing for extended periods Walking Bending, crouching, kneeling Own tools/equipment Steel-toed safety boots Personal suitability Team player Efficient interpersonal skills Flexibility Judgement Reliability Quick learner Benefits Financial benefits Bonus Other benefits Free parking available