Private
Location: Santa Ysabel, California
We are a private, 600-acre family ranch located in the scenic hills outside of San Diego. We are not a commercial cattle operation. Our focus is on exceptional animal care, responsible land stewardship, and maintaining a beautiful ranch for our family and guests.
Our ranch is home to horses, Highland cattle, Brahman cattle, donkeys, pigs, chickens, and other specialty livestock. Every animal is an important part of our ranch, and we are committed to providing exceptional, individualized care while maintaining a safe, well-managed environment.
We are currently seeking two full-time employees to join our team.
Position 1: Livestock & Equine Manager
We are seeking an experienced Livestock & Equine Manager to oversee the daily care, handling, conditioning, and well-being of our horses and livestock. This position reports directly to the Ranch Manager.
This is an ideal opportunity for someone who takes pride in developing well-mannered animals, maintaining excellent standards of care, and enjoys working in a beautiful ranch setting.
Because our ranch is in a remote location with limited immediate veterinary access, this individual must be confident recognizing health concerns, providing emergency first aid, and handling emergencies until veterinary assistance can arrive.
Responsibilities
- Daily care and management of horses, cattle, donkeys, pigs, chickens, and other ranch livestock.
- Ride and condition horses on a consistent basis so they remain fit, responsive, and ready for recreational riding.
- Continue the education of green-broke horses through patient, consistent riding and handling.
- Regularly handle cattle and other livestock to maintain calm, manageable animals that are comfortable being worked.
- Monitor the health and condition of all livestock.
- Administer routine medications and provide emergency first aid when necessary.
- Coordinate with veterinarians, farriers, and other animal health professionals.
- Operate tractors, UTVs, trailers, and other ranch equipment.
- Assist with fencing, water systems, pasture management, and general ranch projects as needed.
- Work closely with the Ranch Manager and assist with other ranch operations when necessary.
Qualifications
- Extensive experience with horses and livestock.
- Strong riding ability and excellent horsemanship.
- Experience riding and continuing the training of green horses.
- Confident handling cattle and other livestock.
- Knowledge of equine and livestock health, nutrition, and emergency care.
- Comfortable working independently and making sound decisions.
- Experience with operating ranch equipment and heavy machinery.
- Physically capable of working outdoors in all seasons.
- Valid driver’s license.
- Clean background.
- Drug-free.
- Excellent references.
Compensation
- Competitive compensation based on experience.
- On-site housing provided.
- Utilities included.
- Full-time, long-term opportunity.
Position 2: Ranch Maintenance Technician / Ranch Hand
We are also seeking a dependable, hardworking individual to assist with the day-to-day maintenance and upkeep of the ranch. This position reports directly to the Ranch Manager and works alongside the rest of the ranch team.
This is a hands-on position for someone who enjoys a variety of work and takes pride in maintaining a beautiful property.
Responsibilities
- Fence construction and repair.
- Trail maintenance.
- Landscaping and weed management.
- Irrigation system maintenance and repairs.
- Tree trimming and brush clearing.
- General ranch maintenance.
- Small construction and repair projects.
- Equipment operation, including tractors, UTVs, trailers, and other ranch equipment.
- Preparing guest houses and ranch facilities for family and guests.
- Assisting with animal care when needed.
- Other general ranch duties as assigned.
Qualifications
- Experience with ranch, farm, landscape, or construction work.
- Basic carpentry and mechanical skills.
- Ability to safely operate ranch equipment and machinery.
- Strong work ethic and attention to detail.
- Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
- Physically capable of outdoor work, including lifting, hiking, and working in varying weather conditions.
- Valid driver’s license.
- Clean background.
- Drug-free.
- Excellent references.
Compensation
- Competitive compensation based on experience.
- On-site housing provided.
- Utilities included.
- Full-time, long-term opportunity.
What We’re Looking For
Above all, we are looking for honest, dependable individuals who take pride in their work and appreciate the opportunity to care for a unique private ranch. We value professionalism, integrity, strong communication, and a willingness to work as part of a team.
Because this is a private family ranch, we are looking for people who will treat the property, animals, equipment, and guests with the same level of care and respect they would their own.
TO APPLY:
Forward cover letter & resume to our email address.
Email
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