Beekeeper

Merced , United States

AI overview

Play a crucial role in ensuring the health and productivity of bee colonies by performing maintenance tasks and utilizing technology for monitoring and reporting.

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. The BeeHome is a complete redesign of the traditional beehive, offering real-time, remote monitoring and automated features like feeding and mite treatments to address the most pressing challenges in beekeeping today—whether it’s combating pests, diseases, or dealing with labor shortages. 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.

Duties:

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, requeening, feeding, applying treatments, and harvesting honey and other bee products.
  • Utilizing our dispatch and recordkeeping 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.

Requirements:

  • 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.
  • Beewise is an equal opportunity employer, and we encourage applications from candidates of all backgrounds and experiences.



Beewise is probably the coolest, most impactful, start-up you haven't heard of; yet. The first of its kind to successfully save the bees, at  scale, and by that secure the global food supply. We do this by deploying Machine Learning, AI, precision robotics, and state of the art software and hardware designs (Lean anyone?). We operate at the intersection of software, artificial intelligence, hardware and biology. Can it get any more challenging? If you like a good challenge and are ready to work for a mid-sized start-up with an (almost) impossible mission, to save the world (no less), keep reading.

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