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ID #53653512
Estado Oregon
Ciudad Portland
Full-time
Salario USD TBD TBD
Fuente Oregon
Showed 2025-03-17
Fecha 2025-03-17
Fecha tope 2025-05-16
Categoría Comercios expertos/artesanos
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Experienced Beekeeper – Contract Position (Year-Round)

Oregon, Portland, 97201 Portland USA
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Experienced Beekeeper – Contract Position (Year-Round)

Location: Yamhill Valley, Oregon

Compensation: $56,000/year ($27/hr)

Hours: 30-40 hours per week

Oregon Beekeeper is seeking an experienced beekeeper to manage and service 100 hives across the Yamhill Valley area. Our business partners with wineries and farm-estate clients who share our passion for pollination and sustainable, biodiverse farming practices. We provide white-glove beekeeping services, educating enthusiasts and consulting on pollinator integration, honey production, and apiary expansion.

This position offers flexibility in scheduling as long as service appointments are met reliably. Our labor-consulting model allows you to showcase your expertise in hive management while engaging directly with clients.

Key Responsibilities:

Maintain healthy bee colonies for pollination and honey production

Monitor hive health and proactively address pest and disease concerns (e.g., Varroa mites, foulbrood)

Manage seasonal hive needs, including feeding, splitting, and winter preparation

Harvest honey and manage honey extraction processes

Ensure proper hive placement and yard management

Walk grounds with new clients to assess and recommend optimal apiary locations

Assist in setting up new apiaries, including hive installation and initial management

Document and maintain hive health records, treatment schedules, and production data

Provide detailed reports on apiary activities to clients and company leadership

Train and mentor additional beekeepers as needed

Communicate professionally with clients regarding hive status, service schedules, and pollinator best practices

Maintain and clean beekeeping equipment following industry safety standards

Keep accurate records of colonies, mileage, and purchases

Adhere to all company safety policies and best practices for beekeeping operations

Qualifications & Requirements:

Minimum 2 years of hands-on beekeeping experience (commercial or large-scale preferred)

Strong understanding of hive management, pest control, and honeybee health

Ability to work independently and manage a schedule with minimal supervision

Comfortable communicating with clients in a professional and educational manner

Physically capable of lifting up to 75 lbs and working in outdoor environments in varying weather conditions

Valid Oregon Driver’s License with a clean driving record

Experience with hive recordkeeping and basic reporting

Passion for sustainable agriculture, biodiversity, and pollinator conservation

Additional Perks:

Company vehicle provided for work-related travel

Opportunity to work with a passionate, sustainability-driven team

Flexibility in setting your routine, provided service commitments are met

https://www.oregonbeekeeper.com

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