Ranch Hand & Caretaker (Individual or Couple) needed in Cora, Wyoming

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Cora Vista Ranch

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Location
Cora, WY
Job Type
Full Time, Year round
Salary
DOE
Date Posted
July 12, 2024
Housing Offered
Yes
Experience
2-5 yrs

We are looking for a dedicated Ranch Hand and Caretaker to oversee the daily onsite operations of 230 acres of our beautiful ranch property. The ranch includes 230 acres of flood-irrigated land, featuring a beautiful log house, barn, outdoor horse-riding area, and 3 ponds and infrastructure currently in place. The owners are actively involved in all aspects of the ranch and enjoy and expect a positive, communicative relationship with employees, particularly the Ranch Hand and Caretaker! Below is a general list of responsibilities but don’t represent a full list:

Qualifications

  • 2-5 years (at least) Ranch Experience
  • Basic construction knowledge to assist and oversee projects
  • Mechanical knowledge for equipment repair and maintenance
  • Knowledge of Animal Husbandry and love for animals
  • Knowledge of irrigation and water systems
  • Knowledge of best practice safety procedures
  • Strong Communication Skills
  • Capable of working with other people
  • Ability to keep the owners’ personal and ranch business confidential
  • Valid driver’s license and the ability to be insured
  • Must be able to pass a background check and drug screening
  • Possess strong knowledge of ranch operation in Wyoming and wildlife management practices

Animal Husbandry

  • Experience with Horses and cattle
  • Taking care of horses in grooming, riding, feeding, etc
  • Barn and stall clean-up
  • Knowledge of Animal Husbandry and love for animals

Equipment and Maintenance

  • Basic construction knowledge to assist and oversee projects
  • Mechanical knowledge for equipment repair and maintenance
  • Inspect and keep up to date on all vehicles at the property
  • Fencing repairs
  • Snow removal in winter and regular maintenance of the main property road and the barn
  • Knowledge of irrigation and water systems
  • Maintain gas and propane tanks – making sure they are sufficiently full for ranch use
  • Maintaining the riding area for flooding, large rocks, and drag if necessary
  • Building Maintenance
  • Knowledge of best practice safety procedures
  • Varmint control

Landscaping and Yard Maintenance

  • Maintain property grounds including mowing, weeding, fertilizing, and pond health
  • Monitor irrigation systems and water plants in the home and around the property

Caretaker

  • Assist with holiday or special events
  • Preparing home for owner’s visit and guests visiting the property
  • As needed assist with any airport runs for the owner and any guests visiting
  • Overseeing essential provisions for the main house and guest apartment
  • Housekeeping and light maintenance of home and guest apartment

TO APPLY:

Forward cover letter & resume to our email address.

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