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Responsible for working directly with Owner to plan and execute overall maintenance and management of 240 acre property in Dripping Springs, Texas. Position requires heavy lifting, working with ranch and farm equipment, and working in extreme weather conditions. Must be able to work independently, anticipate needs, work well with others and manage projects and priorities effectively.
PRIMARY DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES
- Complete oversight of ranch; properly maintaining grounds, equipment, animals
- Act as the point of contact and gatekeeper for Owner, providing regular updates on all activity on property
- Responsible for all ground maintenance including residences, landscape, hardscape, irrigation, buildings, barn, chicken coop, roads, gates and fencing
- Overall care and feeding of animals
- Schedule, manage and oversee all contractors; contact and screen new contractors as needed, obtaining multiple bids and tracking expenses
- Supervise and coordinate all onsite activities and provide direction to contractors
- Prepare realistic daily/weekly/monthly plans and conduct regular walk throughs and maintenance checks
- Working knowledge of all household systems and ability to repair as needed. When necessary, schedule, supervise and maintain upkeep of all maintenance schedules for household contractors including: HVAC, electrician, plumbing, septic, wells, water system, A/V, etc
- Operate and maintain heavy equipment
- Responsible for protecting property, grounds, animals, buildings and residences in extreme weather conditions
ANIMALS
- Responsible for the general care and feeding of 20+ chickens
- Monitor health, address issues, maintain de-worming and other care schedules, work with vet as needed
- Keep detailed records for animals
- Ensure protection in extreme weather conditions
OTHER
- Preparation for Owner/Guest arrivals and departures
- Be available for emergency calls
- Predator control including coyotes, snakes and vermin
QUALIFICATIONS
- 5+ years directly maintaining ranches of equivalent size
- Safely operate and maintain all heavy equipment including tractor, skid steer, truck, power and hand tools
- Able to work outdoors year-round in extreme weather
- Heavy lifting of 50lbs or more
TO APPLY:
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