Ranch Assistant - Maintenance & Support
About The Position
Under the supervision of the Ranch Manager, the Ranch Assistant – Maintenance & Support maintains ranch grounds and facilities. The role includes groundskeeping, seasonal cleanup, snow removal, maintenance of power equipment and vehicles, safe operation and upkeep of tools and equipment, and cleaning horse facilities. The position is performed in person, primarily outdoors on the ranch property and in all weather conditions. The assistant completes required documentation and follows safety, confidentiality, ethical conduct, and other employee requirements. Duties and responsibilities are not exhaustive and may be changed by FREE at any time, with or without notice.
Requirements
- High school diploma or equivalent.
- At least one year of experience performing maintenance and groundskeeping tasks in a farm, ranch, stable, or similar setting.
- Knowledge of trucks, trailers, and power equipment and how to operate them safely.
- Ability to work effectively in a team, remain flexible, keep others informed, and anticipate needs.
- Functional proficiency in spoken and written English.
- Efficiency, organization, and good communication skills.
- Valid driver’s license and ability to satisfy agency-driver criteria.
- Ability to work outdoors in varying weather conditions.
- Willingness to work weekends, holidays, and evenings as needed.
- Ability to sit, walk, and stand for prolonged periods of at least eight hours.
- Ability to communicate effectively verbally and in writing.
- Ability to operate standard office equipment, including computers, phones, photocopiers, fax machines, and filing cabinets.
- Ability to reach with hands and arms and to bend, stoop, kneel, crouch, or stand on a stool as needed.
- Ability to lift 50 pounds at a time.
Responsibilities
- Perform weekly ranch-property maintenance, including mowing, trimming, weeding, and edging.
- Complete fertilization, pruning, and herbicide and pesticide applications.
- Complete spring and fall ranch cleanups.
- Assist with snow removal, painting, and other maintenance projects.
- Perform regular maintenance on power equipment, including changing oil and filters.
- Keep tools, equipment, and storage areas neat, orderly, and safe.
- Monitor and ensure regular vehicle maintenance, including inspections and oil changes.
- Operate trucks, trailers, power equipment, and other equipment safely and appropriately.
- Wear appropriate protective gear, such as goggles, hearing protectors, gloves, and boots.
- Use the tractor to move furniture and other items as needed.
- Clean horse facilities, including stalls, aisle areas, paddocks, yard, and tack rooms, and dump muck buckets as needed.
- Complete and process required paper and electronic documentation accurately, promptly, and in accordance with quality and compliance requirements.
- Communicate respectfully with the people supported, supervisors, coworkers, and community members.
- Maintain the confidentiality of information concerning members, residents, clients, families, providers, contractors, and employees.
- Meet safety training requirements, follow safety policies, report unsafe conditions, and take measures to prevent accidents and reduce safety or health risks.
- Coordinate, support, attend, and participate in required events, meetings, reviews, and committees, including those outside standard working hours.
- Meet job requirements and comply with the Employee Handbook, Code of Conduct, applicable laws, and regulations.
- Perform other duties as assigned.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
High school or GED
