PART TIME Ranch Hand - Rock Ledge Ranch (Maintenance Technician I)

City of Colorado Springs; Colorado Springs (CO); On-site; USD 19,000 - 26,000; Part time

Job summary

City of Colorado Springs is seeking a part-time Ranch Hand to serve as the main on-site staff during weekends at Rock Ledge Ranch. The role includes caring for horses, assisting in agricultural tasks, basic maintenance, and guest interaction in the historic site context.

The position requires weekend and evening availability, holidays, and a .5 FTE with an average of 20 hours per week. Regular attendance is essential for smooth operations and events.

Qualifications

• Equivalent to the completion of the twelfth grade.
• Possess, or obtain upon hire, and maintain a valid, non-probationary driver’s license not subject to restrictions

Responsibilities

• Open and close facilities on site, primarily over the weekend.
• Assist with basic equestrian and domestic farm animal care
• Assist guests with general questions and historical interpretation when needed
• Perform minor building repairs and maintenance
• Perform custodial duties for on site restrooms and other facilities
• Perform agricultural tasks such as planting crops and gardening, to minor landscaping
• Assist with snow removal and plowing in the winter
• Help set up and take down equipment for special events
• Operate as the main staff on site during weekends
• Other duties as assigned

Skills

Basic ranch skills

Building maintenance

De-escalation techniques

Agricultural maintenance

Historical interpretation

Education

High school diploma or GED

Job description

Description / Position Overview

Rock Ledge Ranch Historic Site at Garden of the Gods stewards a diverse outdoor museum by engaging, inspiring, and educating guests with the cultural and agricultural stories of those who inhabited the Pikes Peak Region from 1775 - 1909. We are looking to welcome a part-time, open minded and collaborative team member who will be our main ranch hand on site during the weekends. This employee will have the opportunity to help care for our on site horses, assist in our agricultural fields, facilitate building maintenance, and interact with guests as they explore the property.

PART TIME Ranch Hand - Rock Ledge Ranch (Maintenance Technician I)

This role will require availability on weekends and evenings, as well as holidays and for special events.

This position is subject to budget required furloughs to be implemented in the 2026 calendar year, and any furloughs subsequently approved.

This is a .5 full-time position with benefits averaging 20 hours per week. Additional hours may be scheduled as needs arise. Regular and predictable attendance is an essential function in the performance of this job.

As a Maintenance Technician I, You Will

• Open and close facilities on site, primarily over the weekend
• Assist with basic equestrian and domestic farm animal care
• Assist guests with general questions and historical interpretation when needed
• Perform minor building repairs and maintenance
• Perform custodial duties for on site restrooms and other facilities
• Perform agricultural tasks such as planting crops and gardening, to minor landscaping
• Assist with snow removal and plowing in the winter
• Help set up and take down equipment for special events
• Operate as the main staff on site during weekends
• Other duties as assigned

Learn more about this job by reviewing the class specification on the City of Colorado Springs Class Specifications page

Knowledge Of

We are looking for candidates who demonstrate:

• Basic ranch skills and operations
• Building systems and maintenance
• De-escalation techniques and practices
• Agricultural maintenance and practices
• Historical interpretation and education

Ability to

• Serve as the lead staff on site over the weekend
• Interact with guests in a calm and kind manner
• Educate the public on domestic and wild animal care
• Communicate clearly with Ranch leadership
• Enforce policies among guests while keeping the public safe

Minimum Qualifications

We value a diverse range of qualifications and experiences. Our organization views each year of further education as equivalent to each year of relevant work experience, and each year of additional relevant work experience as equivalent to each year of required education

• Equivalent to the completion of the twelfth grade (high school diploma or GED)
• Possess, or obtain upon hire, and maintain a valid, non-probationary driver’s license not subject to restrictions

Preferred Qualifications

The following qualifications are not required, but they are considered desirable. If you possess any of the preferred qualifications, please include specific details in your application. This information may be used to identify a top group of applicants.

• Experience in animal care, particularly with horses
• Experience in ranching and agriculture practices
• Experience in customer service
• Experience with historical interpretation and education

Additional Information

Please contact Katie McLaughlin at [e-mail] for any questions about this position.

Equal Opportunity Employer

The City of Colorado Springs is committed to a welcoming culture that values our employees' unique individual qualities and fosters a welcoming environment where people want to be

The City of Colorado Springs offers additional compensation depending on the position, area of assignment, and specific job assignments, including shift differential, pay differential, acting or lead, special assignment, hazard pay, longevity, cell phone allowance, uniform allowance, relocation, awards, standby, call out, compensatory time off, tuition, overtime, extra duty, incentive, holiday premium, proficiency, and vacation sell back.

NOTE: This job announcement is not intended to include a complete listing of all responsibilities, knowledge, skills, and abilities associated with the position.

The City does not sponsor applicants for work visas of any kind (including but not limited to F-1, H-1B or TN visas). Applicants must be currently authorized to work in the United States on a full-time basis.

The City's job classifications, including physical demands and descriptions, can be found on the Colorado Springs Class Specifications page

You can view the status of your application on the City of Colorado Springs Careers page.

To be notified of future career opportunities sign up for job alerts on the Job Alerts page.

Working for the City of Colorado Springs is Rewarding!

Please visit the City of Colorado Springs' Total Rewards Site for additional benefits information.

The City of Colorado Springs is a place where people want to come to work each day. We have a culture of excellence, and we strive to provide our employees with the very best overall career experience and Total Rewards. We are proud to offer a comprehensive and competitive benefits program to meet the needs of our employees and their families.