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Location: Egan, Texas (Johnson County, near Burleson and Cleburne) – Must live nearby and commute daily (no on-site housing provided at this time)
Job Type: Full-Time (5 days/week, flexible daily schedule – we prefer starting early in summer to beat the heat)
Compensation: $50,000 base salary + up to $25,000 performance bonus opportunity for exemplary work (our goal: you keep the place looking sharp so we both stay happy!)
Benefits: Subsidized health and vision insurance, paid time off (PTO)
About the Role: Do you enjoy making things beautiful? Love stepping back at the end of the day to see what you’ve accomplished—freshly mowed fields, crisp edges, thriving gardens, tidy fences? We’re looking for a reliable, hands-on caretaker to keep our 70-acre ranch immaculate and running smoothly. This isn’t heavy animal work (we have a separate horse training operation on-site), but you’ll handle the property like it’s your own: mowing, weeding, trimming, building, and more. It’s outdoor work you can take pride in, with the satisfaction of a well-kept, eye-catching ranch.
Key Responsibilities:
- Maintain the grounds: mowing (zero-turn and enclosed AC mower), edging, weeding, fertilizing, herbicide application to control weeds
- Extensive tree trimming (chainsaws, pole saws)
- Fence repair and small building projects
- Build and maintain a world-class vegetable garden with sophisticated irrigation system
- Care for ~40 chickens (daily feeding/watering/egg collection, coop cleaning, scaling toward consistent meat bird crops and 12+ eggs/day production)
- Operate and maintain equipment: Big enclosed John Deere tractor, skid steer, tow-behind Wylie sprayer, leaf cyclone, side-by-sides, large 15-acre irrigation system, well, power washer, etc.
- Power washing, general upkeep to keep everything looking sharp and functional
- Be proactive: spot “eye-sores” before they bug anyone, stay organized, and check in periodically (more often at first, then quarterly once we’re aligned on the vision)
Ideal Candidate:
- Proven prior experience with ALL these tasks—must be very handy and comfortable operating/maintaining heavy equipment
- Independent self-starter who listens well, gets after it, and is eager to please (share the vision once, then execute with minimal oversight)
- Comfortable around horses (we have ~10 on-site, training 6 currently); interest in learning horse training is a plus (especially for the right person/couple down the road), but not required
- Valid driver’s license, clean driving record, non-smoker
- Enjoys outdoor work year-round in Texas weather
- Couples welcome to apply (no requirement for both to work full-time; flexible if one focuses on caretaking and the other assists casually or learns horses)
What We’re NOT Looking For: Just talkers—we need listeners who act and keep things beautiful without constant direction.
Start Date: Ideally within 1-3 months
TO APPLY:
How to Apply: Email your resume and a brief note telling us about your relevant experience (especially equipment, groundskeeping, gardening, or chicken care).
⚠️ Include Subject line: Ranch Caretaker Application – [Your Name]
We’re excited to hear from folks who take pride in a job well done!
This role is perfect for someone who thrives on independence and visible results in a peaceful rural setting. If that sounds like you, we’d love to chat.
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