Ranch Manager needed at 600 acre Family Ranch in central Texas ~ $65k ~ Couples welcome

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Location
Schulenburg / La Grange, TX
Job Type
Full Time
Salary
$65,000+/- based on experience and housing requirements
Date Posted
July 17, 2023
Housing Offered
Maybe
Experience
5-10 yrs

Managerial / hands on role for our 600 acre ranch. Working directly with owners to execute overall management of property, contractor’s/venders and staff. Position requires heavy lifting, operating and light maintenance on ranch equipment, skid steer, tractors etc. Must be able to work independently. Anticipate needs, work well with others and manage Projects / priorities effectively. Communicate well with owners.

PRIMARY DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES

  • Complete oversight of ranch, properly maintaining residences, grounds pastures, equipment and animals.
  • Act as point of contact for owners, providing regular updates on all activity on property.
  • Responsible for all ground maintenance, including residences, landscape, hard scape, irrigation, buildings, barn, roads gates, and fencing.
  • Assist family as needed for overall care and feeding of the cattle and other animals.
  • Schedule and manage contractors/vendors when needed
  • Supervise and coordinate all on site activities and provide day-to-day direction to employees.
  • Prepare monthly plans and conduct regular walk-through, and maintenance checks.
  • Working knowledge of all household systems, and ability to do light repairs as needed.
  • Operate and maintain heavy equipment.
  • Responsible for protecting property in extreme weather conditions.

ANIMALS

  • Working with owners for general care and feeding of 100+ / – cow/calf pairs
  • Monitor health and address issues, work with owners and vet as needed
  • Insure protection in extreme weather.

OTHER

  • Housekeeping duties for all buildings and structures preparation for owner/guest arrivals and departures
  • Be available for emergency calls.
  • Predator control, including coyotes, snakes, and hogs.

QUALIFICATIONS

  • 5 to 10 years experience managing ranches of equivalent size.
  • Safely operate all heavy equipment, including tractor, skid steer, truck, power and hand-tools, light, welding, fence building and road maintenance.
  • Be able to work outdoors year around in extreme weather.
  • Heavy lifting 50 pounds or more
  • Maintain ranch infrastructures, such as ponds, roads, corrals, water system, housing, deer blinds and buildings, including repair and maintenance.
  • Lawn mowing, brush cutting, weed eating, clean ranch equipment and vehicles.
  • Must be trustworthy, self motivated, enable to work independently.
  • Willing to undergo and pass a background check and drug screen

SALARY/BENEFITS

  • Starting: $65k per year
  • Housing negotiable
  • Paid Vacation 2 weeks per year + some holidays
  • Work week: Monday through Friday.

TO APPLY:

Forward cover letter & resume to our email address. Or call for more info.

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