Private
Ranch Caretaker
Sonoma County, CA
$30.00-$38.00 /hour, DOE
The Caretaker performs a full range of duties on a large private ranch property in Sonoma County. Responsible for ranch security; overall maintenance of roads, barn, grounds, and house; and operation and maintenance of ranch equipment (chainsaws, mowers, log splitter, tractor, etc.). Reports directly to the Property Owner. This is a full-time non-exempt (hourly) position with some Saturday and Sunday work. Benefits include PTO and housing (a two-bedroom caretaker house on the property (rent-free). Couples are strongly encouraged to apply.
Duties:
Ranch duties include, among others:
- Regular checks of property and structures
- Maintenance of roads and culverts
- Maintenance and repair of water pipelines, irrigation, house, outbuildings, grounds
- Maintenance of fences and gates
- Product application and weed control of ponds
- Maintenance and operation of ranch equipment
- Cutting, splitting, and stacking of firewood
- Removal of fallen or dying trees and debris
- Vegetation management – County Firesafe Practices
- Weed, thistle, blackberry, and poison oak management
- Garden, orchard, and pasture care
- Record keeping; petty cash account, equipment maintenance
Education and Experience:
- High school graduation is required.
- A minimum of ten (10) years of experience working on a farm or ranch, or related experience.
- Experience in operating and maintaining ranch equipment such as tractors, mowers, chainsaws, etc. required.
- Occupational skills certifications or completion of courses in supervision, forestry, grounds maintenance, or horticulture a plus.
- Construction project experience or tree trimmer/climber experience a plus.
Licenses:
- Possession of a valid Class C California Driver’s License and a good driving record.
- Possession of, or ability to obtain, a Class B California Driver’s License (with airbrakes).
- Possession of a California Department of Pesticide Regulation Qualified Applicator’s Certificate (QAC) a plus.
Skills:
- Skill in communicating effectively in English both orally and in writing. Must be able to read English language sufficiently to understand written instructions and directions, including label directions and operating / maintenance manuals.
- Skill in communicating effectively in Spanish a plus
- Basic math skills
- Skills in the proper operation and maintenance of ranch and agricultural equipment, tractors, tools, etc.
- Skills to oversee contractors
- Skills to perform minor electrical, plumbing, and carpentry tasks
Physical Effort:
- Requires the ability to work out-of-doors year-round, lift and transport ranch supplies and equipment, walk for prolonged periods of time often on uneven terrain.
- Requires a full range of physical motion to operate manual and powered ranch machinery, tools, and equipment.
- Requires the ability to access areas that may only be accessible by climbing ladders.
Work Environment:
- Work a flexible schedule to meet ranch needs. Full-time with some Saturday and Sunday work.
- Generally, work alone with minimal supervision. Self-direct and prioritize day-to-day tasks. May work with contractors or ranch hand.
- All smoking and tobacco use are prohibited on ranch property.
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