Ranch Foreman Job Houston area,Texas USA,Outdoor/Nature/Animal Care

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Ranch Foreman

Full Time Facilities Houston, TX, US

2 days ago Requisition

Job Title:
Ranch Foreman

Department:
Squirrel Creek Ranch

Work Location :
Squirrel Creek Ranch (2,200 acres) 1
000 CR 520, D’Hanis, TX 78850

Job Summary:

The Ranch Foreman is an on-site working supervisor responsible for the day-to-day activities at Squirrel Creek Ranch. Working hands on with the Ranch Hands to care for the livestock, exotic animals and maintain all aspects of the 2,200 acres ranch located at 1000 CR 520, D'Hanis, TX 78850 which is six miles west of D'Hanis.

Supervisory Responsibilities:

Oversee the Ranch Hands and onsite Contractors
Oversee the Guest Services Coordinator

Duties/Responsibilities:

Cattle and Exotic – Welfare is the utmost priority
- All cattle and exotics to be checked daily and more frequently during calving season
- All cattle and exotics to be properly maintained year round
  - Mineral and salt available in all pastures
  - Syrup troughs utilized in winter months
  - Water troughs to be clean and maintained
  - Ground feed program to be maintained
  - Hay provided as necessary (winter)
- Breeding Program
  - All work implemented in the month of April
  - Cows exposed to bulls in April, May, June and July (Calvino in January, February, March and April)
- Veterinarian Services
  - Veterinarian utilized for sick or injured cattle and exotics
Planting
- Spring
  - Hay grazer planted in March or April
    - Irrigate and fertilize as necessary
    - Bale in square bales until all barns are full, then convert to round bales
    - Minimum of two cuttings desired
  - “Main House” spring garden planted and maintained
- Fall
  - Oat fields prepared in late Sep
  - Oats planted in October and fertilized as nec
  - “Main House” fall garden planted and maintained
Equipment
- All equipment properly always maintained
  - Check all fluid levels and tires prior to and after usage
  - All vehicles checked daily before putting them into service (Ranch Hands, Tractors, etc.)
  - Preventative Maintenance performed on equipment after usage (shredders, plantes, etc.)
  - Equipment shed always kept neat and orderly
- Irrigation Equipment
  - Care and maintenance of this equipment
  - Operator must have a throughout knowledge of irrigation – the on, running and off procedures
  - Well engines must be checked and maintained prior, during and after usage
Shredding and Fence Program
- Fences
  - Fences are checked and maintained
  - Fences are sprayed with weed kill in late March and April
  - Gates are properly maintained
- Shredding
  - Air strip and frontage are shredded and maintain a good appearance on a regular basis. The first shredding is done after the wildflower blooming season
  - All senderos, tank areas, roads, and fence lines are shredded in March and early April (according to winter rains)
  - Ranch Hands work with weed eaters around trees and other areas not accessible to the shredder
  - Shredding program repeated in early September for the fall season
Chute and equipment properly serviced and maintained
Pens kept neat and orderly
All gates in working order
Drawers and cabinets properly stocked and kept in a neat manner
Tack room and feed room kept neat and orderly
Foreman’s responsibility to train and ensure all Ranch personnel are qualified to perform their assigned duties or operate assigned equipment
Foreman must maintain all necessary records in conjunction with ranch payroll (Ranch hands, cooks, etc.)
Foreman responsible for welfare of ranch personnel (groceries, board, safety, etc.)
Foreman must maintain up to date records of all transactions and activities pertaining to the cattle and exotics
Foreman is responsible for the security of the ranch
- Gates locked and secured
- Prevent unauthorized use of ranch or equipment
- Security of…