Ranch Hand - Must love animals

Job Description

Job Description

We are seeking a caretaker for our Burleson County animal-assisted therapy farm that serves the areas of Somerville, Caldwell, Brenham and surrounding towns.

Do you love the outdoors? Can you mend a fence? Are you generally handy with tools and do you enjoy fixing things? Can you herd and feed farm animals, muck stalls, maintain light farming equipment and assist with our daily operations? Apply today.

Compensation will be based on experience

This is a full time position with advancement opportunities

We are currently seeking a hard working, passionate, energetic animal lover!  Training may be provided to the right candidate.  Tasks include, but may not be limited to:

• Provide basic animal care, including, but not limited to, grooming and assisting the training staff as required.
• Provide and maintain hay, water, and feed to the animals located on the property.
• Must be willing and physically able to work outdoors and fulfill all required tasks in all weather conditions with no exceptions.
• Clean and maintain facilities such as mucking stalls and trailers and driving a tractor. 
• Clear tree limbs, painting, assist with building repairs and maintaining the landscaping.
• Assist with work performed by other service workers or trainers as required.
• We are seeking someone who has compassion and is truly dedicated to enhancing our property and the livelihood and life of all the animals on our farm.

Qualifications:

• Love of animals.
• Capable of interacting with the owner, visitors, volunteers, co-workers, and clients on a regular basis.
• Able to drive a tractor; familiarity with tools and farming.
• Physical ability to provide water, perform manual labor and to be able to lift hay bales, etc.
• Must be trustworthy and able to work independently and proficiently.
• Current valid driver’s license, clean background, drug-tested and verifiable references