PART TIME Ranch Hand - Rock Ledge Ranch (Maintenance Technician I)

City of Colorado Springs•Colorado Springs, CO

6d•Onsite

About The Position

Rock Ledge Ranch Historic Site at Garden of the Gods stewards a diverse outdoor museum by engaging, inspiring, and educating guests with the cultural and agricultural stories of those who inhabited the Pikes Peak Region from 1775 - 1909. We are looking to welcome a part-time, open minded and collaborative team member who will be our main ranch hand on site during the weekends. This employee will have the opportunity to help care for our on site horses, assist in our agricultural fields, facilitate building maintenance, and interact with guests as they explore the property. This role will require availability on weekends and evenings, as well as holidays and for special events. This position is subject to budget required furloughs to be implemented in the 2026 calendar year, and any furloughs subsequently approved. This is a .5 full-time position with benefits averaging 20 hours per week. Additional hours may be scheduled as needs arise. Regular and predictable attendance is an essential function in the performance of this job.

Requirements

Equivalent to the completion of the twelfth grade (high school diploma or GED)
Possess, or obtain upon hire, and maintain a valid, non-probationary driver’s license not subject to restrictions
Knowledge of: Basic ranch skills and operations
Knowledge of: Building systems and maintenance
Knowledge of: De-escalation techniques and practices
Knowledge of: Agricultural maintenance and practices
Knowledge of: Historical interpretation and education
Ability to: Serve as the lead staff on site over the weekend
Ability to: Interact with guests in a calm and kind manner
Ability to: Educate the public on domestic and wild animal care
Ability to: Communicate clearly with Ranch leadership
Ability to: Enforce policies among guests while keeping the public safe

Nice To Haves

Experience in animal care, particularly with horses
Experience in ranching and agriculture practices
Experience in customer service
Experience with historical interpretation and education

Responsibilities

Open and close facilities on site, primarily over the weekend
Assist with basic equestrian and domestic farm animal care
Assist guests with general questions and historical interpretation when needed
Perform minor building repairs and maintenance
Perform custodial duties for on site restrooms and other facilities
Perform agricultural tasks such as planting crops and gardening, to minor landscaping
Assist with snow removal and plowing in the winter
Help set up and take down equipment for special events
Operate as the main staff on site during weekends
Other duties as assigned