Ranch Caretaker Couple Needed in Texas

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River Ridge Ranch

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Location
Meridian, Texas
Job Type
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Date Posted
February 21, 2016

Seeking an experienced couple to support a private residence and recreation on a working cattle ranch near Meridian, Texas (90 miles SW of Dallas).

This is a full time long-term position. Time flexibility is essential. This is a domestic heavy, hands on position. Compensation includes salary, work vehicles, 4 bedroom/2.5 bath home and utilities (including DirecTV) located on the ranch.

Applicants must be drug free non-smokers with high standards of integrity and references (required).
Main home is 7,500 square feet with seven bedrooms. House should be guest ready at all times as home is used 2 to 3 weekends each month for entertaining. Second residence on property is used occasionally but should also be guest ready for overflow.

Job duties include but are not limited to:
• Keep Ranch home and all amenities in first class condition
• Organize and prepare residences for visits
• Prepare some meals and work alongside principal in kitchen as required
• Serving and cleanup of meals
• Regular grocery shopping as requested and maintaining inventory of household supplies
• Assisting with special events and providing hospitality to guests as required
• Hands on housekeeping / daily service when in residence including evening turn down service
• Ironing bedding and table linens and clothing
• Pool maintenance
• Good handyman skills
• Coordinating outside contractors/vendors at the direction of principals
• Maintenance of recreation equipment
• Hands on groundskeeping, gardening, weeding, planting, etc.
• Window cleaning
• Grounds maintenance such as leaf blowing, cobwebs, cleaning and care of outdoor furniture, etc
• Maintenance and knowledge of sprinkler/irrigation system
• Keeping vehicles cleaned (interior and exterior)
• Care of chickens/coop
• Cutting/hauling/stacking firewood
• General ranch work as needed and requested.
• Assisting ranch owners with other duties as needed and requested.

Email resumes, list of references, any letters of recommendation and salary requirements.

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