Ranch Caretaker Job at Farm Job Search, Carbondale, CO

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  • Farm Job Search
  • Carbondale, CO

Job Description

Ranch Caretaker (6373)

Location: Carbondale, Colorado

Job Number: 6373

Couple with a lovely private ranch in Basalt CO, outside of Aspen, is looking for a skilled Caretaker. Horses and gardens are for family use - not a commercial farm. Some other livestock and pets to oversee. Owners need a take-charge person to handle maintenance and animals. Caretaker takes responsibility for the property while the owners are away.

RESPONSIBILITIES
• Ensure horses are well-cared for; arrange vets, care for tack, feeding. This requires someone with a history of working around horses. Hire support as needed.
• Routine and preventative maintenance of mechanical systems – HVAC, water, etc.
• Repairs around the farm and within the home.
• Arrange and supervise contractors and vendors, working with them to monitor time and work methods; understand repairs. Work is to be done by best practice, and with long-term planning and fixes.
• Care for other animals.
• Vehicle maintenance – including farm equipment/vehicles and principal’s personal vehicles. Ensure all are well-maintained, wash principal’s personal vehicles after or before use.
• Hands-on and oversee seasonal gardens.
• Seasonal snow removal.
• Hire, train, schedule and supervise seasonal and part-time employees and contractors.
• Take overall responsibility for the property when principals are away.

QUALIFICATIONS
• Basic knowledge and experience with horses
• Basic trade skills for minor repairs and overseeing contractors
EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS
• Experience in caring for horses
• Trades skill sets for minor repairs and vehicle maintenance
• Able to legally work in the U.S.
• Experience in a similar position, including 5+ years working in a farm environment and around horses.
• Experience in northern climates, winters, and high-altitude experience is preferred.
• Excellent English communication.
• Physically fit to perform job duties, to include: lift/carry, use of ladders and tools, etc.
• Valid and clean driver license.
• Clean background (pre-employment background check)

EDUCATIONAL REQUIREMENTS
Minimum - AS degree preferred
Excellent English communication
SKILLS
• Horse care
• Snow removal
• Vehicle maintenance
• Minor repairs around barn and house
• HVAC, plumbing, low-voltage electrical are all helpful
• Knowledge of irrigation systems
• Vegetable gardens

BENEFITS
• Health insurance contribution
• 401k eligibility
• Paid time off
• Relocation assistance

Job Tags

Part time, For contractors, Seasonal work, Relocation package,

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