Floater, Outdoor​/Nature​/Animal Care

Position Summary

The Floater plays a key role in supporting the day-to-day operations of a remote private estate. This role provides flexible support across housekeeping, food service, landscaping, hospitality, and general site readiness. As part of a small, collaborative team, the Floater helps ensure the property is consistently clean, welcoming, and well-prepared for family visits, guests, and seasonal needs.

This position requires a self-directed, reliable, and service-oriented individual who can quickly adapt to shifting priorities while maintaining high standards of quality and professionalism.

• Clean and prepare guest and family spaces including bedrooms, bathrooms, linens, and common areas.
• Support turnover activities before and after family visits.
• Assist with food service, including meal prep support, serving, setup, and post-meal clean-up.
• Maintain cleanliness and presentation of indoor shared areas.

• Assist with general landscaping tasks including planting, pruning, watering, weeding, and grounds cleanup.
• Support outdoor property maintenance including patios, walkways, entryways, and exterior common areas.
• Perform seasonal tasks such as snow removal or weather-related preparation.

• Clean, fuel, and prepare ranch vehicles, including Polarises and guest‑use vehicles, prior to arrivals.
• Report maintenance or operational concerns promptly.

• Assist with property‑wide preparation activities prior to family or guest stays.
• Support ad‑hoc projects related to maintenance, organization, events, or seasonal workloads.
• Transport supplies and materials as needed across the estate.
• Provide hands‑on support to team members to ensure smooth daily operations.

• Complete additional tasks and projects as assigned to support ranch operations.

• None

• Cooperative team member with a positive, service‑driven mindset.
• Responsive to changing needs.
• Ability to communicate needs, issues, or updates to the Ranch Manager.
• Maintain confidentiality regarding guests, schedules, and property matters.
• Always demonstrate discretion and professional judgment.
• Strong self‑starter with the ability to work independently without continuous supervision.
• Flexibility to adjust to changing guest needs, schedules, and priorities.
• Strong attention to detail and reliability in completing tasks.

• Valid driver's license.

• Experience in hospitality, housekeeping, landscaping, ranch operations, or private estate support.
• Comfort with basic home‑care tasks, outdoor labor, and general property upkeep.
• Familiarity with small equipment such as trimmers, blowers, or utility vehicles.
• Ability to perform basic repairs or assist with light maintenance tasks.

• None.

• Cleaning supplies and basic housekeeping tools.
• Landscaping tools such as rakes, trimmers, shovels, or blowers.
• Utility vehicles, including Polarises (training provided).
• Snow removal equipment, if applicable.

• Indoor work across multiple ranch residences.
• Outdoor work in varying weather conditions, including walking uneven ground and long distances.
• Exposure to rural terrain, wildlife, and seasonal climate changes.

• None

• Speak and hear clearly – 100%
• Lift up to 50 lbs. – 75%
• Walk, stoop, kneel, bend, lift and reach – 100%
• Repetitive hand motion for cleaning tasks – 80%
• Work indoors/outdoors in varying weather conditions – 100%
• Stand and walk extended distances – 100%

• Solid references, background check and drug testing required.
• Use of personal vehicle required for travel between primary residence and staff house (fuel provided).
  
  Note:
  
  All roads leading to the ranch are dirt roads.
• The expected schedule is 5 days a week (off days may vary based on guest arrival). Flexibility for weekends and holidays when guests are on property.
• Housing and utilities provided.