Private
Ranch Manager
Managerial / hands on role for our 600 acre ranch. Working directly with owners to execute overall management of property, oversee new construction, contractor’s, vendors and staff. Position requires heavy lifting, operating and light maintenance on ranch equipment, skid steer, tractors etc. Must be able to work independently. Anticipate needs, work well with others and manage projects / priorities effectively. Communicate well with owners.
PRIMARY DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES
- Complete oversight of ranch, properly maintaining residences, ground’s pastures, equipment and animals.
- Act as point of contact for owners, providing regular updates on all activity on property.
- Responsible for all ground maintenance, including residences, landscape, hardscape, irrigation, buildings, barn, roads, gates, and fencing.
- Assist family as needed for overall care and feeding of the cattle and other animals.
- Schedule and manage contractors/vendors when needed
- Supervise and coordinate all on site activities and provide day-to-day direction to employees.
- Prepare monthly plans and conduct regular walk-through, and maintenance checks.
- Working knowledge of all household systems, and ability to do light repairs as needed.
- Operate and maintain heavy equipment.
- Responsible for protecting property in extreme weather conditions.
ANIMALS
- Working with owners for general animal care and feeding
- Monitor health and address issues, work with owners and vet as needed
- Ensure protection in extreme weather.
OTHER
- Maintenance of building and structures
- Coordinate with guests on hunting and other recreational activities
- Be available for emergency calls.
- Predator control, including coyotes, snakes, and hogs.
QUALIFICATIONS
- Ranch management experience required
- Safely operate all heavy equipment, including tractor, skid steer, truck, power and hand-tools, light, welding, fence building and road maintenance.
- Be able to work outdoors year around in extreme weather.
- Heavy lifting 50 pounds or more
- Maintain ranch infrastructures, such as ponds, roads, corrals, water system, housing, deer blinds and buildings, including repair and maintenance.
- Lawn mowing, brush cutting, weed eating, clean ranch equipment and vehicles.
- Must be trustworthy, self motivated, and able to work independently.
- Spanish is a plus but not required
SALARY/BENEFITS
- Starting: $65k per year
- Paid Vacation 2 weeks per year + some holidays
- Work week: Monday through Friday.
TO APPLY:
Forward cover letter & resume to our email address listed.
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