Laborer

Thompson Thrift; Paris (IL); On-site; USD 30,000 - 33,000; Full time

Job summary

Thompson Thrift is seeking a Ranch Laborer for a 1,000+ acre private ranch in Paris, IL. The role involves outdoor work, landscaping, and general property maintenance across a large property. You will handle materials, basic construction, and repairs as part of a hands-on team.

The ideal candidate has a high school diploma or GED, 2 years of related experience, and comfort using a range of tools and equipment to keep the ranch safe, organized, and well maintained.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required or equivalent experience.
• 2 years of ranch/property maintenance or related hands-on work.
• Comfortable using tools and operating equipment on large properties.

Responsibilities

• Support the general upkeep, maintenance, and improvement of the ranch property and grounds.
• Assist with landscaping, tree/ debris removal, and land maintenance.
• Load, unload, lift, and move materials, supplies, tools, and equipment across the property.
• Clean and prepare work areas for maintenance, repair, and improvement projects.
• Assist with digging, filling, and other grounds and property tasks.
• Perform basic construction and repair tasks as assigned.
• Set up and take down ladders and scaffolding for projects.
• Operate tools and equipment including drills, grinders, saws, pressure washers, lifts, and forklifts.
• Support equipment and machine-related tasks as needed.
• Maintain clean, organized, and functional work areas on the ranch.
• Take ownership of assigned projects and provide hands-on assistance.

Skills

Outdoor work

Tool operation

Grounds maintenance

Landscaping

Construction basics

Teamwork

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

Power drills

Pneumatic drills

Grinders

Saws

Pressure washers

Forklifts

Job description

Join Thompson Thrift as a Ranch Laborer supporting the care, maintenance, and day-to-day operations of a private 1,000-acre+ ranch in Paris, IL.

This hands-on role is ideal for someone who enjoys working outdoors, operating tools and equipment, maintaining land and property, and tackling a wide variety of projects. No two days may look exactly the same, from landscaping and property cleanup to moving materials, maintaining grounds, and assisting with general repairs and improvement projects across the ranch.

Your Role as a Ranch Laborer

As a Ranch Laborer, you’ll help maintain and improve a private 1,000-acre+ property while supporting a broad range of daily ranch and property needs. Working as part of a hands-on team, you’ll assist with grounds maintenance, landscaping, property cleanup, material handling, basic construction and repair projects, and general upkeep throughout the ranch.

This role is well suited for someone who takes pride in maintaining land and property, is comfortable working with their hands, and is willing to jump in wherever needed to keep the ranch safe, organized, and well maintained.

Key Responsibilities

• Support the general upkeep, maintenance, and improvement of the ranch property and grounds
• Assist with landscaping, tree and debris removal, and general land maintenance
• Load, unload, lift, and move materials, supplies, tools, and equipment throughout the property
• Clean and prepare work areas for maintenance, repair, and improvement projects
• Assist with digging, filling, and other general grounds and property work
• Perform basic construction and repair tasks as assigned
• Set up and take down ladders and scaffolding when needed for property projects
• Operate a variety of tools and equipment, which may include power drills, pneumatic drills, grinders, saws, pressure washers, spray equipment, levels, lifts, and forklifts
• Assist with equipment and machine-related tasks as needed
• Help maintain clean, organized, and functional work areas throughout the ranch
• Take ownership of assigned projects and provide hands‑on assistance wherever needed to support day‑to‑day ranch operations

Our Ideal Candidate for this Role

Education

• High school diploma, GED, or an equivalent combination of education and experience

Experience

• 2 years of experience in a similar ranch, property maintenance, landscaping, construction, general labor, or hands‑on maintenance role

Skills & Attributes

• Experience performing hands‑on outdoor, property maintenance, landscaping, or general labor work
• Familiarity with common tools, equipment, materials, and basic construction or maintenance techniques
• Comfortable working independently and as part of a team across a large private property
• Practical problem‑solving skills and a willingness to take on a variety of projects
• Dependable, adaptable, and able to follow direction while taking ownership of assigned responsibilities
• Strong attention to property care, cleanliness, organization, and quality
• Willingness to learn new skills and assist wherever needed to support ranch operations
• Commitment to demonstrating excellence, service, and leadership in daily work

Actual compensation may vary from posting based on geographic location, work experience, education and/or skill level. * The hourly or salary range is the range Thompson Thrift in good faith believes is the range of possible compensation for this role at the time of this posting. The Company may ultimately pay more or less than the posted range. This range is only applicable for jobs to be performed in Illinois This range may be modified in the future. No amount is considered to be wages or compensation until such amount is earned, vested, and determinable under the terms and conditions of the applicable policies and plans. The amount and availability of any bonus, commission, benefits, or any other form of compensation and benefits that are allocable to a particular employee remains in the Company's sole discretion unless and until paid and may be modified at the Company's sole discretion, consistent with the law

Illinois Pay Range: $22 USD - $24 USD

Use of AI in Hiring

Thompson Thrift uses AI‑assisted tools within our applicant tracking system to support parts of the recruiting process. These tools assist recruiters but do not make hiring decisions or independently determine candidate outcomes. All hiring decisions are made by human reviewers. If you have questions about our hiring process, please contact us at [e-mail].

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