Ranch Hand

redhorsemountainranch; Scranton (Lackawanna County); On-site; USD 16,531 - 27,552; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Paid time off

Housing included

Meals included

Job summary

redhorsemountainranch is seeking a dedicated Ranch Hand to join our core team. The role emphasizes outdoor manual labor, learning all aspects of ranch work, and opportunities to transition to a full-time position after summer.

We value a positive attitude and strong problem solving and offer on-site housing with meals as part of compensation. You will perform maintenance, carpentry, and various tasks across cabins, housing, and trails, while helping lead seasonal teams and collaborating with

Qualifications

• Positive attitude and willingness to learn and grow in ranch work.
• Ability to tackle unique projects with practical problem solving.
• Comfort working outdoors in all elements.
• Capable of lifting 75+ pounds and handling 45–55 hours per week.
• Be at least 21 years old and have a valid driver’s license.

Responsibilities

• Perform ranch maintenance tasks: fix cabin issues, maintain employee housing, carpentry projects, and general handyman work.
• Operate equipment and vehicles (chainsaw, lawn mowing, tractors) and assist with truck/ trailer duties.
• Support other departments as needed, including guest shuttling and kitchen/dining help.
• Lead by example with core values and mission, and assist in seasonal team leadership.
• Participate in ranch meetings and training sessions to improve communication.

Skills

Manual labor

Carpentry

Chainsaw operation

Problem solving

Driving trucks

Tools

Chainsaw

Job description

We are looking to add another Ranch Hand to our team, with the hopes of it being full time! This position is perfect for someone who enjoys manual labor, working outdoors, and wants to learn and grow in all aspects of ranch work.

Although some skills like carpentry and how to use a chainsaw would be preferred, we are all about training the right person who has a great attitude and excellent problem solving skills.

This Ranch Hand position is part of the core team of our ranch, so they would play an important role with the planning, improvement, and future of the ranch. In addition to that they are expected to help lead the seasonal team with the other core team members by being the example of our core values and mission!

Benefits

We are hoping to move this position into a full time role after the summer ends. Full time comes with health insurance, and generous paid time off. You also have the benefit of working with a great team in a very unique and beautiful location! Compensation is based on using the on‑site housing with meals.

What Your Day Will Look Like:

You Will Be Doing Ranch Maintenance Tasks:

• Fixing cabin related issues that come up with our guest cabins and lodge
• Addressing maintenance issues at the employee housing
• Carpentry projects
• Chainsaw work - hiking up horse trails in the mountains with chainsaw and other gear.
• Long term projects that come up - like building a horse lean‑to structure or sanding and staining wood floors
• Heavy lifting and moving of furniture and appliances
• Taking out trash at various ranch locations and transporting
• Handy work
• Sanding and staining wood furniture and floors
• Tractor work
• Fixing flat tires
• Oil Changes
• Mending fence and digging holes for posts
• ATV, Truck, Tractor, and small engine upkeep and maintenance

• Manual labor of weeding, mowing, trimming, planting
• Operating a riding lawn mower
• Driving a landscaping truck and trailer to various locations
• Loading and unloading various lawn care machines onto trailers and trucks
• Watering plants
• Loading brush and transporting

You Will Help Other Departments as Needed

• Guest shuttling for mountain bike rides
• Loading and unloading mountain bikes
• Washing Dishes in Kitchen
• Pulling traps for Sporting Clays
• Maintenance and repair needs for all departments
• Lead Lining Children on Horses
  • Help children ages 3-6 get on and off their horses
  • Hold lead rope and walk next to the child on horseback ride
  • Help child keep their feet in stirrups
  • Keep child engaged on horse

Other Things to Expect

• Participating in our Unreasonable Hospitality Program - We like to go above and beyond in making memorable life moments happen for our guests. It is fun to see what everyone comes up with each week!
• Helping in other departments (like dishes or helping the barn with shuttles) because everyone helps each other here. The people who have the best summers at our ranch are the ones who get to know the folks and duties in the other departments because they not only make new friends, but also learn to appreciate the hard work everyone is doing.
• Yes, you get 2 days off a week here because we definitely value ME time! Sometimes, though, we may need someone to come in on their day off for some extra help if a fellow teammate is sick or the barn needs help with lead lining on our busy weeks. Extra hours are almost always available for our folks who prefer the 6-7 day work week.
• Working one night a week doing things like running karaoke, bar backing, campfire, roping, serving wine dinner, or dishes.
• Attending ranch meetings and training sessions so we can improve communication and you are prepared to be a successful team member here.
• Doing assigned employee housing chores if you live on the property.

Qualifications and Requirements

• Having a positive attitude and being excellent at figuring out how to tackle the unique projects and problems that come up at a ranch!
• Willingness to learn and grow in all aspects of ranch work - whether that is carpentry projects or auto mechanics
• Enjoy manual labor jobs and working outdoors in all elements
• Have some knowledge of how to operate tools and a desire to learn more about them
• Physically fit and capable of all Ranch Hand duties
• Ability to drive large trucks and ATVs
• Be able to lift 75+ pounds and work 45-55 hours/week
• Work with minimal supervision and use checklists
• Comply with our ranch policies and procedures in our ranch manuals and handbooks
• Able to demonstrate good communication skills with peers and guests
• Willing to help in other departments as needed
• Able to laugh and have fun!
• Show proof of First Aid / CPR certification or pass certification on arrival
• Must be a citizen of the United States of America or possess a current and appropriate working visa
• Hold a valid driver's license with a clean driving record
• Be at least 21 years of age