Ranch Hand

Job Description

Job Description

Pay: $25.00 - $30.00 per hour

Job description:

Ranch Hand

Location: Willow City, TX
Position Type: Full-Time or Part-Time (Flexible for the Right Candidate)
Compensation: Competitive; Based on Experience
Experience Preferred: 1–3 Years

About the Position

A privately owned 800+ acre ranch and wildlife property located on the scenic Willow City Loop in Gillespie County, Texas, is seeking a dependable Assistant Ranch Hand / Ranch Maintenance Assistant to support the Ranch Manager with routine property maintenance, animal care, equipment operation, and general ranch upkeep.

The ranch is home to white-tailed deer, exotic game, horses, longhorn cattle, and a ranch dog. This is a hands-on support position for someone who enjoys working outdoors, takes pride in quality work, and appreciates the responsibility that comes with caring for a well-maintained ranch property.

Because housing is not provided and scheduled weekend responsibilities are part of the position, candidates should reside within a reasonable commuting distance of Willow City, Texas.

Primary Responsibilities

Responsibilities may include, but are not limited to:

• Assist the Ranch Manager with daily ranch operations and property upkeep
• Help support routine ranch property maintenance, including upkeep of pastures, grounds, roads, trails, gates, and common areas
• Inspect fencing and assist with routine minor repairs using appropriate tools and established procedures
• Assist with routine ranch animal and wildlife care, including feeding horses, longhorn cattle, and the ranch dog, filling wildlife feeders, and performing basic property checks
• Safely operate ranch equipment used for routine property maintenance and ranch operations
• Perform basic operator-level equipment upkeep, including inspections, cleaning, fueling, and routine maintenance tasks
• Assist with light mowing, trimming, and vegetation management
• Help maintain ranch buildings, structures, tools, and equipment
• Complete seasonal projects and other duties as assigned based on ranch needs

Qualifications

• 1–3 years of ranch or farm experience required; related experience in landscaping, construction, property maintenance, or similar outdoor work may be considered.
• Valid Texas driver’s license required
• Experience operating tractors, skid steers, zero-turn mowers, UTVs, or similar equipment is a plus
• Comfortable working outdoors in varying weather conditions and rural terrain
• Ability to safely perform physical tasks, including occasional lifting and carrying materials up to approximately 50 pounds
• Dependable, punctual, organized, and able to take pride in quality work
• Able to work independently after receiving direction
• Willingness to learn ranch operations, equipment, and property management practices
• Available for scheduled weekend animal care responsibilities on a rotating basis, typically every other weekend
• Must reside within a reasonable commuting distance of the ranch

What We're Looking For

We are looking for someone who enjoys working outdoors, takes pride in maintaining a quality property, and works well as part of a team. The ideal candidate is dependable, hardworking, detail-oriented, willing to learn, and interested in a long-term opportunity with a privately owned ranch where stewardship, responsibility, and pride of ownership are valued.

To Apply

Please submit:

• Resume or summary of related experience

The duties described above represent the general nature and level of work expected for this position and are not intended to be a complete list of all responsibilities. Duties may vary based on seasonal needs and ranch operations.

For more information please call View phone number on ziprecruiter.com

Experience:

• Ranch: 2 years (Required)

Ability to Commute:

• Willow City, TX 78675 (Required)

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