Ranch Maintenance Administrator - Sooner Cattle

Ranch Maintenance Administrator - Sooner Cattle Co.

FACILITIES | FULL - BENEFITED

Sooner Cattle Company is seeking an experienced Ranch Maintenance Administrator to join our local farm team!

The Ranch Maintenance Administrator is responsible for accomplishing the stewardship goals by maintaining inventories, maintaining equipment, maintaining housing, maintaining facilities, stock water and assisting in caring for cattle.

• Maintain ranch houses and facilities.
• Supervise the maintenance of windmills and other stock water infrastructure.
• Coordinate and supervise work of outside contractors and vendors if necessary.
• Preventative maintenance and minor repairs of tractors, trucks, and other ranch equipment.
• Ensure all assigned reports are accurate and submitted in a timely manner.
• Responsible for operating at or below annual budget and contributing to establishing the annual capital and operating budgets.
• Responsible for security and safety within stewardship.
• Assist with cattle production activities as needed.
• Coordinate with area and unit managers to ensure maintenance needs are addressed.
• Always represent ranch professionally.
• Participate in safety committee.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

• High School diploma or GED.
• 5+ years’ experience in maintenance, mechanical or related technical skills, to include welding, basic mechanical equipment repair and maintenance.
• Must have Water Well Drilling/Pump Installation Contractors license or be able to attain in 45 days.
• Proficient in effectively handling cattle, driving heavy equipment (i.e., tractor, skid steer or similar)
• Strong Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, Outlook, and Word) user.
• Ability to build relationships and communicate effectively with lease holders and other ranch customers.
• Valid Driver’s License.

* The physical demands below describe what is generally required to perform this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made for individuals with disabilities.

• Perform work that includes standing, walking, and traversing uneven terrain while conducting field inspections, supervising crews, and overseeing agricultural operations.
• Occasionally lift, carry, push, or move items weighing up to 50 pounds, typically in non‑routine situations or when assisting field staff.
• Periodically position self to access work areas, equipment, or materials, including reaching, bending, stooping, kneeling, climbing, balancing, and navigating steps or equipment platforms.
• Demonstrate sufficient manual dexterity and coordination to operate controls, open and close gates, handle tools or materials as needed, and use electronic devices in both office and field settings.
• Maintain effective verbal and visual communication to exchange information, provide instruction, and identify operational or safety issues.
• Have Possess adequate visual acuity to observe crop conditions, equipment operation, personnel activity, and environmental hazards, including near and distance vision, depth perception, and peripheral awareness.
• Physical exertion is generally intermittent, with primary responsibilities focused on supervision, coordination, planning, and decision‑making rather than routine manual labor.

* The work environment below describes conditions the employee may encounter while performing this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made when appropriate.

• Work is conducted in both office and outdoor agricultural environments, requiring regular presence in fields, facilities, and operational work sites.
• The role involves exposure to varying weather conditions, including temperature extremes, sunlight, wind, and changing seasonal conditions.
• Regular presence around moving agricultural machinery, vehicles, tools, and mechanical equipment,…