What are the responsibilities and job description for the Ranch Hand/Laborer position at MAR Properties?
Job Overview
We are seeking a dedicated and hardworking Ranch Hand to join our team. The ideal candidate will have a passion for working outdoors and a strong understanding of ranch operations. This role involves a variety of tasks essential to the maintenance and productivity of the ranch, including caring for livestock, maintaining equipment, and assisting with agricultural activities. The Ranch Hand will play a crucial role in ensuring the smooth operation of daily tasks on the ranch.
Responsibilities
- Care for and manage livestock, including feeding, grooming, and monitoring health.
- Assist in the maintenance of fences, barns, and other structures on the property.
- Operate and maintain various types of equipment, including tractors and forklifts.
- Perform basic repairs on ranch equipment as needed.
- Engage in greenhouse activities such as planting, watering, and harvesting crops.
- Conduct heavy lifting tasks associated with farm operations.
- Utilize basic math skills for inventory management and record keeping.
- Support equine care and management when necessary.
- Help maintain gardens and landscaping around the ranch.
Experience
- Previous experience working on a farm or ranch is preferred but not required.
- Mechanical knowledge is highly desirable for equipment maintenance and repairs.
- Familiarity with greenhouse operations is a plus.
- Ability to perform heavy lifting consistently throughout the workday.
- Basic math skills for effective inventory tracking and reporting are essential.
- Experience operating forklifts or similar machinery is beneficial.
- A background in equine care will be considered an asset.
If you are passionate about agriculture and enjoy working in a dynamic outdoor environment, we encourage you to apply for this exciting opportunity as a Ranch Hand.
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: From $17.50 per hour
Expected hours: 50 per week
Benefits:
- Health insurance
Schedule:
- 10 hour shift
- Day shift
- Monday to Friday
- Overtime
- Weekends as needed
Work Location: In person
Salary : $18