Beekeeper

H-2A seasonal job with D & C Bees Inc. in Chowchilla, California. Pay: $18.60/hr. Work period: 2026-12-15 to 2027-10-15. Positions: 18. About 40 hours a week. The employer's full description is in English on the official DOL job order.

Duties may include: Work with bees in all stages of their life, from the egg through fully developed workers, drones, and queens. Assess bee colonies to determine if bees need food or medication. Must assist in honey extraction and harvesting. Move, clean, and inspect and repair equipment. Clean bee yards grounds, & other related Beekeeper activities as per SOC/OES 45-2093 (onetonline.org).

Possible weekend/holiday work.

The employer may choose to pay experienced workers, regardless of origin, more than the published minimum wage rate. See attached Addendum C.

Work period: 2026-12-15 to 2027-10-15. Positions: 18.

Requirements: Must be 18 years of age. Worker has 3 days from date of hire to show proof of legal authorization to work in the United States. Drug/alcohol/tobacco free work zone. Static strength; exert max muscle force to lift, push, pull, unload, carry objects up to 75lbs (possible 2-person); may climb, walk, stand, reach, balance, sit, stoop, bend, squat, wash, clean: equip, grounds, area. All applicants must be able, willing and qualified to perform work described and must be available for the entire period specified and work throughout all areas of intended employment. Variable weather conditions may apply. Employer's discretion/cost: Worker may have random drug/alcohol testing during employment: positive test/refusal to abide = dismissal. Post-accident: Testing workers involved in an on-the-job accident or safety incident to see if drugs or alcohol contributed to the event. Bonus potential based on work performance at the sole discretion of the employer. Employees ar... See attached Addendum C.