Ranch Caretaker: Animal Care & Equipment Upkeep

Commlink Communications Inc.; Ohio; On-site; USD 32,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

Neverdun Blues Ranch in Ohio is seeking a hands-on ranch caretaker to manage 150 acres, including fencing, tree work, brush hogging, and animal care for ponies, cattle, and goats. You will operate and maintain tractors, a bobcat, and an excavator, and support haying and winter preparations.

The role requires comfort working outdoors, coordinating with the owner and staff, and some weekend duties based on events. A strong work ethic and teamwork are essential.

Qualifications

• Must enjoy the outdoors and feeding/caring for animals.
• Experience operating and maintaining farm equipment (tractors, bobcat, excavator).
• Ability to work with owner and staff and prepare hay/winter supplies.
• Weekend work may be required depending on events.

Responsibilities

• Maintain and care for 150 acres: fencing, tree cutting, brush hogging, and general upkeep.
• Care for Ponies, Scottish Highlander cattle, and goats.
• Operate and perform basic maintenance on tractors and other equipment.
• Collaborate with owner and staff to prepare for winter and events.

Skills

Outdoor work

Animal care

Equipment maintenance

Team collaboration

Tools

Tractors

Bobcat

Excavator

Job description

Neverdun Blues Ranch in Ohio is seeking a hands-on ranch caretaker to manage 150 acres, including fencing, tree work, brush hogging, and animal care for ponies, cattle, and goats. You will operate and maintain tractors, a bobcat, and an excavator, and support haying and winter preparations.

The role requires comfort working outdoors, coordinating with the owner and staff, and some weekend duties based on events. A strong work ethic and teamwork are essential.