Ranch Caretakers

Job Description – Ranch Caretakers (Couple)

The TA Ranch is a profit-oriented cow-calf ranch that also serves as a recreational retreat for owners who live out of state. We are seeking a professional, service-minded couple to serve as Ranch Caretakers, responsible for maintaining the owners’ homes, buildings, vehicles, ATVs, and grounds to ensure a seamless and enjoyable experience during owner and guest visits.

Caretakers should take a proactive approach, completing tasks ahead of owner arrivals and remaining flexible to accommodate requests while owners are on the ranch. The primary use seasons are summer and fall hunting season, which are busy periods and may require working some weekends. At the conclusion of hunting season, all buildings must be closed and winterized, and vehicles and ATVs cleaned and serviced.

Winters are slower-paced, and Caretakers may take extended time off (2-3 months).

Ranch Caretakers report to the Ranch Manager and will also receive directions from the owners as needed. The Ranch Manager is available for guidance, support, and contractor coordination. Detailed responsibilities and expectations will be provided.

• Four-bedroom house
• Utilities and internet
• Ranch-use vehicles
• Health insurance after 90 days
• 401(K) after 3-full months of employment with up to a 4% employer match (age requirement 21+)
• Salary depends on qualifications and experience

• Clean and prepare houses, vehicles, ATVs, and recreational areas prior to owner arrivals
• Stock houses and recreation areas with groceries and provisions before owner arrival and restock as needed during their stay. (Lists will be provided of items to stock)
• Oversee maintenance of owners’ buildings, vehicles, and ATVs in coordination with the Ranch Manager
• Supervise lawn contractors and perform additional mowing, trimming, light tree work, and branch cleanup
• Assist with transporting harvested animals to processors and taxidermists as needed
• Care for select ranch animals (e.g., cats, goats and miniature donkeys)
• Learn and anticipate individual owner preferences to provide personalized service
• Assist owners and guests with recreational activities (e.g., floating, cookouts) and identify opportunities to enhance their ranch experience
• Perform light handyman repairs (major work handled by licensed contractors)
• Assist with transporting vehicles, owners, and guests between the ranch and regional airports (Saratoga, Rawlins, Laramie, and Denver)

• Service-oriented with a friendly, professional demeanor
• Experience in service or hospitality preferred but not required
• Light handyman experience preferred
• No smoking, drug use, or heavy drinking
• Willing and able to work five days per week with weekend on-call availability during peak summer and hunting seasons