Part-time Winter Asst Caretaker needed at Pvt Cattle Ranch in NW Colorado ~ Seasonal, yr-round possible

Focus Ranch

Email

[email protected]

Location

Slater, CO (at Wyo border)

Job Type

Seasonal
(November 15th - May 1st (Part-time))

Salary

$1,000 - $3,000 per month

Posted

October 19, 2026

Housing Offered?

Yes

Experience

5-10 yrs

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How to Apply

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Dates of Need: November 15th to May 1st. Dates are flexible and negotiable. Holiday time off is available.

Brief Description: Focus Ranch is historically a working cattle / guest ranch but is currently operating solely as a yearling cattle ranch. We are located on the Colorado/Wyoming border with land in both states. Steamboat Springs is 50 miles from our location. The yearling cattle operation begins each year in California where the cattle are bought and wintered. In May, they are trucked here where they are pastured until sold and shipped in August/September. We currently run a very small number of cow/calf pairs. The Little Snake River flows through the property for approximately 3 miles and is world class trout stream but freezes in the winter.

Focus Ranch Winter Position: A few cows and horses to help feed with a tractor and hay feeder, breaking ice to open watering holes, snow removal with shovel and blower. Other work might include facility maintenance, “handy man” jobs, mechanics, off-season indoor jobs depending on skills of applicant. Tractor and other machinery skills a plus.

The owners live here year-round and participate daily in the winter work. The small group of cows and 16 horses are fed round bales. Water holes are opened daily.

Qualifications for Winter: Ideally suited for someone retired or semi-retired but still physically active and in good health. Important to be comfortable in a snowy environment and have a 4WD vehicle for personal use. Towns are not close by so self-entertainment with winter sports or hobbies a must. Would be an ideal setting for a snowmobiler enthusiast, snowshoer, x-country skier or hobbyist.

Benefits: Housing provided. You prepare your own meals. Work schedule can be negotiable depending on applicant’s needs and skills. Time off is also negotiable and flexible depending on work hours. Pay negotiable depending on work schedule. Year around work is a possibility for someone with skills that might include horseback riding/cattle experience, mechanic/handyman or general agricultural skills.

No housing available for families. Couples will be considered.

In general, no pets allowed.

Requirements:

Able to work independently
Must have solid work history
Valid Drivers License
Able to move / lift / maneuver up to 50 lbs.
Willing to submit to a background check.

TO APPLY:

Complete and submit an application on our website.

Include with your application, any work skills or life experiences that support your qualifications for the position. This is a position where one wears many hats!

In person interview possible for a serious applicant if requested and after preliminary interview has been conducted.

No interviews will be done over the phone without an application as we cannot answer or ask questions without having your information on hand.

Visit website here: https://www.focusranch.com/