Singing River Ranch
Our Catholic Ranch Retreat Center is looking for a faithful, dependable, and skilled Ranch Caretaker to maintain the physical integrity of the ranch and support the spiritual mission of our retreat center. This individual will oversee the care of animals, land, facilities, and equipment ensuring a safe, peaceful, and prayerful environment for guests, clergy, and retreatants.
The ideal candidate is experienced in ranch work and committed to a lifestyle that supports Christian values.
Key Responsibilities:
Animal and Land Stewardship:
- Care of animals (horses, chickens, dogs, cats), including feeding, watering, and cleaning stalls, etc.
- Cut trees, split wood, supply firewood for building boiler heating systems and indoor fireplaces
- Operate and maintain equipment
- Tractor, plow truck, snowblower, lawn mower, ATV, chainsaws, log splitter, weedeaters, blowers, etc.
Grounds and Facilities Maintenance:
- Maintain the cleanliness, order, and safety of barns, trails, fencing, and outdoor areas used for prayer, reflection, and recreation.
- Perform routine repairs and upkeep of retreat buildings, chapel, walkways, and infrastructure.
- Seasonal land maintenance
- Grade Road
- Mow lawns and weedeat
- Spray and pull weeds
- Water lawns
- Fertilize
- Winter land maintenance
- Plow Roads
- Snowblow and shovel walking paths
- Load wood boilers twice daily
Support for Retreat Operations:
- Prepare outdoor areas for spiritual activities, liturgies, or group gatherings.
- Ensure building and grounds readiness for retreatants (e.g., firewood, lighting, signage).
- Maintain a welcoming and prayerful atmosphere on the ranch grounds.
Safety & Security:
- Monitor property for safety hazards, wildlife issues, and unauthorized visitors.
- Be available for emergency response or after-hours needs.
- Ensure all tools, vehicles, and equipment are used safely and stored properly.
Qualifications:
- Experience in ranch work, land stewardship, and equipment operation.
- Skilled in basic carpentry, plumbing, electrical, and mechanical repair.
- Committed to the values and mission of the Catholic Church.
- Ability to work independently and collaboratively.
- Physically fit and comfortable working outdoors in various conditions.
- Must pass a background check and adhere to Safe Environment policies.
- Valid driver’s license required.
Compensation & Benefits:
- Compensation $20/hr to $35/hr based on qualifications
- Private housing on-site
- Opportunities for spiritual development and growth
TO APPLY:
Submit – Resume/work history and cover letter describing your interest in this position and three references (letters of recommendation and/or contact information) to our email address. References will be required from interviewed candidates.
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