Ranch Assistant - Maintenance & Support

Family Residences and Essential Enterprises, Inc.•Middle Island, NY

10d•$20 - $20•Onsite

About The Position

The Ranch Assistant – Maintenance & Support maintains the ranch grounds and facilities under the supervision of the Ranch Manager. The role includes lawn and landscape care, seasonal cleanup, snow removal, equipment and vehicle upkeep, and cleaning horse facilities. The position is performed in person, primarily outdoors on the ranch property, in all weather conditions. The employee must follow safety practices, maintain required documentation, and support FREE’s mission and standards while working respectfully with the people the organization supports, colleagues, and community members.

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 the criteria to be an agency driver.
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; reach with hands and arms; bend, stoop, kneel, crouch, or stand on a stool as needed; and lift 50 pounds at a time.
Ability to communicate effectively verbally and in writing and operate standard office equipment, including computers, phones, photocopiers, fax machines, and filing cabinets.

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 of power equipment, including changing oil and filters.
Keep tools, equipment, and storage areas neat, orderly, and safe.
Monitor and ensure regular maintenance of vehicles, including inspections and oil changes.
Operate trucks, trailers, power equipment, and other equipment safely and appropriately.
Wear protective gear as appropriate, including 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, in a timely manner, and in accordance with quality and compliance requirements.
Communicate respectfully with the people supported, supervisors, team members, and community members.
Comply with confidentiality policies and protect sensitive information.
Meet safety training requirements, follow safety policies, report unsafe conditions, and take steps to prevent accidents and health or safety risks.
Coordinate, support, attend, and participate in required events, meetings, reviews, and committees, including those outside standard working hours.
Meet job requirements and remain in compliance with applicable policies, ethical standards, laws, and regulations.
Perform other duties as assigned.