Ranch Caretaker in Dripping Springs, TX 78620
SeasonalJob Description
Position: Ranch Caretaker
Full Time (5 days/week), some weekends required
Pay begins at $770/week ($40,000 annual), raise opportunity and paid vacation after 3 months employment
Housing and basic utilities provided, living on ranch required
Great job available at a small (25 acre) show horse breeding ranch! We raise reining horses so many of the horses on the property are young and need someone experienced with horses working around them. We need a person who is willing to be dedicated to a high standard of care for our horses and enjoys working with them and working outdoors. Employee will be responsible for keeping the ranch in good working order 5 days a week and can work either with someone or be motivated working on their own. Ranch Caretaker must be able to run a mid size tractor, UTV, manure spreader, riding lawnmower, weed eater, and other small equipment. This job is 50% horse care and 50% ranch maintenance. Some weekends and evening checks, work week is 5 days. THIS IS NOT A RIDING POSITION.
Duties:
Feeding and watering 10-20 horses twice daily
Handling horses for grooming, holding for vet and farrier, giving medications as directed
Seasonal tasks such as assisting with mare and foal management; evening hay and blanketing
Facility maintenance, including cleaning stalls, barn, tack room, and feed/hay storage
Pasture maintenance, including shredding, manure spreading, fertilizing, weed eating, hazard removal
Light equipment maintenance (lubrication, fuel, air up tires)
Picking up and unloading feed and hay
Qualifications:
Experience with horses a must!
Hard working & able to work in all weather conditions
Able to lift 50lb feed bags and 50-70lb hay bales, able to be standing or walking most of the day
Able to use a tractor, UTV, manure spreader, weed eater, mower/shredder
Self-motivated and able to work without supervision
Knowledgeable about safety around large animals and ranch equipment
Background check & references required, valid drivers license
Provided housing is a nice guest house style 1/1 house appropriate for a single or couple; electricity/water/internet utilities paid for. No medical or dental insurance is provided, you must have your own policy. Some weekend time will be required as well as being present on property when owner is traveling. Pay depending on experience, bonuses available for extra work and raise available after training period is completed. Paid vacation after 3 months employment.
Job Type: Full Time
Pay: From $770.00 per week
Benefits:
Paid time off
Schedule:
8 hour shift
Monday to Friday
Weekends as needed
Supplemental pay types:
Bonus opportunities
Application Question(s):
Are you willing to relocate to Dripping Springs and live on the ranch premises in provided housing?
Experience:
Horse: 1 year (Required)
Work Location: In person
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