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Ranch Caretaker/Caregiver Job Description
Are you seeking a quieter life in the foothills of the Big Horn Mountains? Our Ranch has homes in the beautiful and lush areas of this region. In addition to defined gardens and a small orchard, there are four homes on the property. The ranch and homes are used only by the family and their guests.
We are looking for a Caretaker (or a couple) to tend to family homes and surrounding grounds (approximately 8-10 acres). This is an exceptional longer-term, mostly full-time job opportunity for an individual or couple seeking quiet enjoyment and honest work. The ideal individual/couple will take the utmost pride in the upkeep of the homes and gardens and providing personal assistance to the family matriarch, including meal prep, housekeeping and errands/projects as assigned. Individual/couple must be industrious, responsible and caring. The ranch is approximately 20 miles from Sheridan, WY. The position reports to the matriarch and her children.
Primary Duties:
Property maintenance including care for large vegetable garden and multiple flower/ornamental gardens, lawns, and landscaping around several houses
Housekeeping/cleaning duties including kitchen, bathrooms, dusting, vacuuming, mopping, laundry, and deep cleaning
Meal preparation for family matriarch
Grocery shopping
Companionship
Miscellaneous chores/errands as needed
Transparent communication of schedules and work plans amongst family matriarch and adult children
Secondary Duties:
Greenhouse maintenance
Driving family members to appointments as needed
Requirements:
Ability to prioritize and communicate changing work and schedule based on changing conditions/seasons
Gardening knowledge and experience preferred
Experience with and love of animals
Ability to lift 50+lbs
Enthusiastic and efficient with a sense of humor and strong work ethic
Eagerness to learn new tasks and skills, well organized and motivated
Own reliable transportation (a Ranch vehicle will be available for work related duties).
Start Date:
August 12, 2020 60-day probationary period followed by one-year contract (potentially renewable).
Compensation:
$15-$20/hour depending on experience
Hours will vary by season: 30-40 hours/week from April–September. 20-30 hours/week from October–March.
Potential to substitute cash for Health Savings Plan and/or IRA contributions.
Local housing could be provided and included as component of overall compensation.
How to apply:
Please send resume and three references to contact email below.
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