Ranch Hand - Summer 2026
About The Position
Our Ranch Hand position is a very rewarding job for those who are multi-talented with manual labor jobs and like to be outside. You have to enjoy manual labor to like this job and you will thrive if you want to learn more about how to mix your love of the outdoors with world class hospitality. Lead by kind and encouraging managers, you can expect to be held to a high standard, be on the move, work hard, grow, and be proud of the summers you’ve spent with us. What Your Day Will Look Like: You Will Be Doing Landscaping Tasks Manual labor of weeding, mowing, trimming, planting Operating a riding lawn mower Driving a landscaping truck and trailer to various locations Loading and unloading various lawn care machines onto trailers and trucks Watering plants Loading brush and transporting You Will Be Aiding in General Maintenance of the Property Heavy lifting and taking out trash at various ranch locations Aiding in fixing cabin related issues Handy work Mending fence Light construction Vehicle upkeep Clearing horse trails Other odd jobs around the ranch You Will Help Other Departments as Needed Guest shuttling for mountain bike rides Loading and unloading mountain bikes Washing Dishes in Kitchen Pulling traps for Sporting Clays Maintenance and repair needs for all departments Lead Lining Children on Horses Help children ages 3-6 get on and off their horses Hold lead rope and walk next to the child on horseback ride Help child keep their feet in stirrups Keep child engaged on horse Other Things to Expect Participating in our Unreasonable Hospitality Program - We like to go above and beyond in making memorable life moments happen for our guests. It is fun to see what everyone comes up with each week! Helping in other departments (like dishes or helping the barn with shuttles) because everyone helps each other here. The people who have the best summers at our ranch are the ones who get to know the folks and duties in the other departments because they not only make new friends, but also learn to appreciate the hard work everyone is doing. Yes, you get 2 days off a week here because we definitely value ME time! Sometimes, though, we may need someone to come in on their day off for some extra help if a fellow teammate is sick or the barn needs help with lead lining on our busy weeks. Extra hours are almost always available for our folks who prefer the 6-7 day work week. Working one night a week doing things like running karaoke, bar backing, campfire, roping, serving wine dinner, or dishes. Attending ranch meetings and training sessions so we can improve communication and you are prepared to be a successful team member here. Doing assigned employee housing chores in your free time because it is your home for the summer and it “magically” gets messy. This is another key way to have a great summer and be successful here… being a kind and courteous roommate!
Requirements
- Have experience with manual labor
- Familiar with working outdoors
- Skilled and knowledgeable with various tools and machines.
- Physically fit and capable of all Ranch Hand duties
- Be able to lift 75+ pounds and work 45-55 hours/week
- Work with minimal supervision and use checklists
- Complete our onsite training program before guests arrive
- Comply with our ranch policies and procedures in our ranch manuals and handbooks
- Familiar with, or willing to be trained on, how to share satellite internet with your roommates!!
- Able to demonstrate good communication skills with peers and guests
- Willing to help in other departments as needed
- Able to laugh and have fun!
- Show proof of First Aid / CPR certification or pass certification on arrival
- Must be a citizen of The United States of America or possess a current and appropriate working visa
- Hold a valid drivers license with a clean driving record
- Be at least 21 years of age
Responsibilities
- Landscaping Tasks
- Manual labor of weeding, mowing, trimming, planting
- Operating a riding lawn mower
- Driving a landscaping truck and trailer to various locations
- Loading and unloading various lawn care machines onto trailers and trucks
- Watering plants
- Loading brush and transporting
- General Maintenance of the Property
- Heavy lifting and taking out trash at various ranch locations
- Aiding in fixing cabin related issues
- Handy work
- Mending fence
- Light construction
- Vehicle upkeep
- Clearing horse trails
- Other odd jobs around the ranch
- Guest shuttling for mountain bike rides
- Loading and unloading mountain bikes
- Washing Dishes in Kitchen
- Pulling traps for Sporting Clays
- Maintenance and repair needs for all departments
- Lead Lining Children on Horses
- Help children ages 3-6 get on and off their horses
- Hold lead rope and walk next to the child on horseback ride
- Help child keep their feet in stirrups
- Keep child engaged on horse
- Participating in our Unreasonable Hospitality Program
- Helping in other departments
- Working one night a week doing things like running karaoke, bar backing, campfire, roping, serving wine dinner, or dishes
- Attending ranch meetings and training sessions
- Doing assigned employee housing chores in your free time
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
No Education Listed
