Ranch hand job description

System One is seeking an experience Ranch Hand located in El Sueno/JB Ranch, D'Hanis, TX 78850

Length of Contract: 6+ months

Pay Rate Range: $15.38 - $18.85

Work Schedule: Picks up in Hunting Season (Nov.-Feb.) Hours are irregular. Subject to Change - Monday - Friday 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM

Start Date: ASAP
Pay Rate Range: $19.00 - $25.00



System One
is seeking a Ranch Assistant to work on a 7,000+ acre property 14 miles south of DHanis, TX, and about 55 miles west of San Antonio, TX. The ideal candidate will have experience working in a collaborative work environment, as well as able to work independently. This position is diverse as the responsibilities may vary daily in support of the ranch, as well as hunting and fishing operations of native South Texas game. Must be able to work as needed, including occasional late hours and weekends. A minimum of three years related ranch experience is required.

RESPONSIBILITIES

General grounds and lawn care on occasion

General field and shop activities

Building and facility maintenance/repair (painting, basic carpentry, plumbing)

Pest control

Watercraft and motor vehicle maintenance

Filling deer feeders

Processing game animals during hunting season(s)to include aging, scoring and guiding

Other duties as assigned

REQUIREMENTS

The ideal candidate must have at minimum one-year experience using the following equipment:

Dozer

Backhoe

Skidsteer

Skytrak

Tractor - shredding, plowing and planting

The ideal candidate must have:

A minimum of three years related ranch experience is required.

The ability to follow instructions and communicate effectively

Ability to lift, push, and pull up to 50 lbs

Ability to routinely stand, walk, and sit for long periods of time

Ability to work in and around water at various levels.

Ranch experience

PREFERRED

Additional equipment experience that is a plus:

Dump Truck

Water Truck

Irrigation Pivots

Other:

The closest town to the ranch is Dhanis, Texas in Medina County. Housing on the ranch is not provided for this position. The position will have the same employee benefits package, vacation, time off, and savings-retirement plans as Zachry corporate employees. The work schedule is generally 8am-5pm, Monday through Friday, although that can vary and increase at certain times of the year to include weekend work. A Zachry vehicle will be used while working on the ranch.

Candidates must be able to pass drug screening, reference and motor vehicle check and must have a valid drivers license.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

Employee will be required to frequently work out-doors on a ranch, with exposure to the elements, conducting the above job responsibilities and more. Communicate in person, via telephone, email, use of arm/hand steadiness, manual dexterity, finger dexterity, multi-limb coordination, oral expression, and comprehension. Will be required to lift, carry and move a minimum of 10 lbs up to 50 lbs objects safely. Must possess a vision (corrected or uncorrected) that allows for clear visibility from a distance of 20 inches or less.

WORK ENVIRONMENT

Employee will work in multiple environments including outdoors at a ranch, in an office, warehouse and a trailer or building on site. Working at a ranch, you will typically see/encounter ranch wildlife as well as wild animals/reptiles, so caution and safety personal protective equipment is necessary. On work sites noise levels will be low to moderate. Job site will contain light to heavy-equipment vehicles, small to large ranch equipment, materials, communication equipment and tools, people standing, walking, sitting, signaling and talking, bells whistles and alarms.

Slide Ranch seeks a Ranch Hand who will be responsible for day-to-day upkeep, maintenance and support the repair of the farm including animal care, garden, facilities, staff housing and outdoor improvements, such as trails and fencing, in a manner that is safe and appropriate for providing hands-on educational programs to the public.

Slide Ranch is a nonprofit organization providing farm-based environmental education to over 10,000 visitors a year on its coastal farm and nature preserve in Marin County. The Ranch Hand reports to the Executive Director and is part of the Ranch Operations Team, which also includes a Senior Operations Manager, a Garden Manager, an Animal Care Manager and a Facilities Manager. The Ranch Hand coordinates regularly with the Ranch Team to assist with maintenance tasks and chores as needed or directed.
Primary Responsibilities:

Supports the maintenance of the ranch facilities, including all buildings, grounds and trails in a safe, functional and attractive manner.

Supports maintenance of all utility systems at Slide Ranch including: water system, plumbing systems, electrical systems, appliances, wood burning stoves and electrical heating systems, waste management and disposal systems including trash, recycling, and composting toilets.

Works with staff to help maintain the water system, including daily monitoring and sampling, repairs, and monthly sampling in accordance with State and Federal regulations.

Helps the team maintain fire safety systems including fire extinguishers, smoke alarms and wood stoves.

Helps maintain Ranch workshop and tools in clean and safe working order.

Helps maintain gates, fences and drainage systems.

In coordination with the Animal Care Manager, helps maintain and repair animal shelters, pastures, fences, pens and enclosures.

In coordination with the Garden Manager, helps maintain and repair garden beds, hose bibs, irrigation, and plumbing in the garden.

Helps maintain the eBuggy and other renewable energy resources, both current and possible future infrastructure (solar panels etc.)

Other Responsibilities

Coordinates with Ranch team to seek help with ranch tasks as needed.

Assists with farm chore coverage as needed to maintain the animals and garden, including occasional evenings and weekends.

Collaborates with staff regarding volunteer groups scheduled to work at Slide Ranch in support of facilities needs; leads or assists volunteer groups as needed. Volunteer projects may include repairing trails or fences.

Collaborates with and supports staff regarding tasks for site rentals and special events.

Maintains firewood supply.

If a member of the residential community at Slide Ranch, participates in weekly community chores, monthly meetings, and regular cook nights for a community of 15 people.

Supports maintenance of the Farm to Table Teaching Center. Ensures that facilities remains clean, safe and in good working order, coordinating the storage and usage of both upstairs and downstairs area.

In conjunction with Facilities Manager, coordinates set up and management of Glamping Events, including ensuring tents and other materials are properly set up for Glamping Events, and properly taken down and stored after events. Also maintains Glamping materials, repairing or requesting replacement materials as needed. Further Glamping support services such as tent set-up and take down, carrying luggage, food and beverage delivery, starting bonfires and washing and storing linens and other provisions, along with other support services as needed.

Requirements

Commitment to sustainable farming and environmental education.

Farm experience is a plus.

High School diploma and 2 years demonstrated experience.

Gardening, animals, carpentry, plumbing, electrical or other facilities maintenance skills are a plus.

Ability to lift 50 lbs. and perform strenuous outdoor tasks related to ranch maintenance.

Willingness to do what it takes to perform emergency repairs when needed. Creativity and flexibility in finding and implementing solutions with facilities and maintenance challenges.

Flexibility to provide on-duty coverage on weekends and/or evenings on rotational basis or with other days off, as needed and arranged.

Ability to work closely and collaborate with a wide variety of people.

Computer literately a plus.

Clean DMV record and valid driver's license required.

Applicants must be comfortable living in rustic accommodations and sharing communal residential facilities and duties.

Passion for teaching others to work with their hands, and enthusiasm for executing group projects, including working with volunteer groups.

Willingness to work in a rural and rustic ranch environment. Knowledge of general ranch or farm operations and environmental stewardship a plus. Must be comfortable working with a wide variety of people and situations including farm and ranch staff, office staff and program participants in outdoor environment.

Be flexible, positive and helpful in tackling other duties as needed.

Support Slide Ranch's efforts to create a workplace that promotes diversity, equity, and inclusion and ensure that DEI is a top-of-mind priority.

Benefits

Compensation: Salary DOE. Includes a comprehensive benefit package including paid vacation & holidays, health & dental benefits, non-matching 401k and life insurance.

Access to our organic farm food and from other organic farmers in Marin.

To Apply

No phone calls please. Please apply online below and include a resume and cover letter. For more information about our programs, please visit .

Slide Ranch Background

Slide Ranch is a 501(c)3 nonprofit organization dedicated to planting kids in nature. Through our farm-based environmental education for Bay Area youth and families, we connect children to nature to cultivate healthy bodies and minds and foster future generations of environmental stewards. By cooking, gardening, caring for animals and exploring wilderness and the coast, visitors of all ages see the connection between their own health, a healthy food system and a healthy, resilient environment. Slide Ranch serves more than 10,000 program participants a year, with a special emphasis on low-income, urban populations who have limited opportunities for nature-based learning.

Our educational farm and environmental preserve is located on the rugged Marin County coast just 30 minutes north of San Francisco, both isolated from and accessible to the urban Bay Area. The Slide Ranch nonprofit organization was established in 1970, and, in 1975, Slide Ranch became one of the first Park Partners in the Golden Gate National Recreation Area.

Equal Opportunity Employer

Slide Ranch is an equal opportunity non profit organization. Slide Ranch does not discriminate in employment, educational services, or academic programs on the basis of an individual's race, color, religion, religious creed, ancestry, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, medical condition (cancer-related and genetic-related) and disability, genetic information, marital status, amnesty, or status as a covered veteran, or any other basis prohibited by law. Slide Ranch complies with all applicable state and local laws governing non-discrimination in employment.