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Location
Columbus, TX
Job Type
Full Time
Salary
$20,000 - $26,000 / year based on experience
Date Posted
June 28, 2022
Housing Offered
Yes
Experience
2-5 yrs
Seeking a ranch hand (or couple) to live full-time on a 65 acre recreational ranch in Columbus, TX.
Housing provided – large bunk house, utilities included.
*Duties:*
- Complete care for animals of the farm (horses, cattle, chickens, donkeys, etc)
- Regular feeding of the animals
- Working with local vet for keeping vaccinations up to date
- Cleaning of horse stalls, chicken coop, and water troughs
- Washing horses, spraying horses and cattle for flies
- Riding the horses regularly to keep them in good shape
- Maintenance of the riding tack
- Maintenance of pastures and landscaping (mowing, weeding, etc)
- Maintenance of the stocked ponds
- Maintenance of vegetable garden (weeding, watering, planting, etc)
- Maintenance of fences and general handyman repairs
- Maintenance of equipment used in running the ranch (mower, side by side, etc)
- Purchasing of animal feed and general supplies for running the ranch
- Running errands and shopping for the owner visits
- General cleaning of the main house once a week
*Qualifications*
- Must be professional, organized and able to complete work in a timely manner
- Must be excellent communicators with the ability to clearly update the Owner’s on all aspects of the ranch.
- Horse care and training experience a plus
- Pond maintenance experience a plus
- Gardening experience a plus
TO APPLY:
Forward bio & resume to our email address.
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