⭐️ Caretaker needed at Private Mountain Ranch Community in northwest Colorado

The Ranches at Five Pine Mesa

Email

[email protected]

Location

Yampa, CO

Job Type

Full Time, Year round

Salary

$50,000-$55,000

Posted

August 15, 2026

Housing Offered?

Yes

Experience

2-5 yrs

Sponsoring Work Visas?

How to Apply

Via Email

Caretaker Position

The Ranches at Five Pine Mesa – Near Yampa, Colorado

Live and work in one of Colorado’s most beautiful mountain settings.

The Ranches at Five Pine Mesa is seeking a dependable, self-motivated Caretaker to oversee the daily operations, maintenance, and stewardship of our private mountain ranch. This is a unique opportunity for someone who enjoys working outdoors, takes pride in maintaining property and equipment, and is looking for a long-term, live-on-site position in a spectacular setting.

About the Ranch

The Ranches at Five Pine Mesa is a private community consisting of 12 owners and 10 properties, located at the base of Colorado’s pristine Flat Tops Wilderness near Yampa. The ranch serves as a recreational retreat for owners while also supporting seasonal cattle grazing during the summer months. The property includes association-owned buildings, extensive road systems, heavy equipment, and year-round recreational access.

Position Overview

This is a year-round position. The Caretaker is responsible for maintaining the ranch’s buildings, roads, equipment, and common areas while helping ensure owners enjoy a safe, comfortable, and well-maintained property. The Caretaker also assists homeowners with routine property inspections, maintenance coordination, and winter access.

Because of the ranch’s remote mountain location, this position requires independence, sound judgment, and the ability to respond to occasional weather-related or property emergencies.

Key Responsibilities

Property & Building Maintenance

Maintain and care for all association-owned buildings, including the barn and guesthouse
Perform general repairs, painting, carpentry, cleaning, and preventative maintenance
Keep facilities clean, functional, and welcoming for owners and guests

Equipment Operation & Maintenance

Operate and maintain ranch equipment, including a tractor, pickup trucks, trailers, wood chippers, ATVs, snowmobiles, and other machinery
Perform routine mechanical repairs, welding, fabrication, painting, and equipment upkeep as needed
Coordinate outside repair services when appropriate

Owner Services

Conduct home security inspections for owners during their absence
Assist with routine maintenance requests and coordinate qualified contractors when needed
Respond to occasional weather-related events such as power outages or winter access issues
Manage reservations for the association guesthouse
Provide Mattracks shuttle transportation from winter parking areas to homes and the guesthouse during the winter season
Assist with trash removal and support owners’ recreational activities when practical

Roads, Snow Removal & Grounds

Grade and maintain ranch roads and driveways, including adding road base as needed
Snowplow roads and driveways until seasonal road closure
Maintain winter roads for safe snow vehicle travel
Reopen roads to normal vehicle traffic each spring
Maintain fences and assist with the summer cattle grazing program

Weed & Forest Management

Implement weed control along ranch roads and common areas
Remove hazardous trees and deadfall on association property
Perform tree and deadfall removal on owners’ properties for up to 20 hours annually per property, as requested

Administrative Responsibilities

Assist with real estate showings by providing property access and answering general questions
Submit monthly expense reports and equipment maintenance records
Provide recommendations for the annual operating budget
Present a yearly summary of completed projects and future maintenance priorities at the Owners’ Meeting

Qualifications

Required

Experience in ranch, property, or facilities maintenance
Strong mechanical aptitude and general repair skills
Experience operating tractors, trucks, trailers, ATVs, snowmobiles, and similar equipment
Knowledge of road maintenance, fencing, snow removal, and land stewardship
Excellent organizational and communication skills
Ability to work independently with minimal supervision
Valid driver’s license and a clean driving record

Preferred

Welding and fabrication experience
Heavy equipment maintenance experience
Chainsaw and tree removal experience
Experience working in a remote or mountain environment

Physical & Lifestyle Requirements

This is a physically demanding position requiring frequent lifting, walking on uneven terrain, operating machinery, climbing ladders, and working outdoors in all seasons.
The Caretaker can live off-site or in the provided residence above the barn.
Seasonal workload varies throughout the year, with snow removal and winter transportation responsibilities during the winter months and road, grounds, and property maintenance during spring, summer, and fall.

Compensation & Benefits

Salary: $50,000-$55,000
Furnished living quarters provided above the barn
Living quarters can accommodate a partner or spouse
Starlink internet is provided
One or two pets are welcome
Health insurance
Workers’ compensation coverage

Who We’re Looking For

We’re looking for someone who takes ownership of their work and enjoys caring for a special place. The ideal candidate is resourceful, trustworthy, mechanically inclined, and takes pride in maintaining the ranch as if it were their own.

If you enjoy mountain living, solving problems, working independently, and spending time outdoors in a beautiful and remote setting, we’d love to hear from you.