Ranch Manager – Squirrel Creek Ranch

King Ranch® Institute for Ranch Management

D'Hanis (TX)

On-site

USD 70,000 - 95,000

Full time

8 days ago

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Benefits offered by this job

On-site housing

Vehicle provided

Full benefits

Job summary

Squirrel Creek Ranch in D’Hanis, Texas seeks a trustworthy Ranch Manager to oversee day-to-day operations of a private hunting property. You will manage cattle and exotics welfare, coordinate hunting activities, supervise staff and contractors, and ensure the ranch runs smoothly year-round.

On-site housing is provided along with a vehicle and full benefits. The role requires independent decision-making, strong leadership, and dedication to maintaining a well-kept, private estate for guests and

Qualifications

Able to schedule and maintain all aspects of the ranch.
Willing to work 7 days a week and reside on site.
Demonstrated leadership skills and aptitude.
Previous ranching experience and knowledge of cattle/exotics.
Bilingual with working knowledge of Spanish.

Responsibilities

Cattle and exotic welfare is the utmost priority and checked daily.
Oversee breeding programs and veterinary services as needed.
Coordinate planting, irrigation, and equipment maintenance.
Supervise ranch personnel, contractors, and house manager.
Maintain fences, water troughs, and feed programs; ensure security.

Skills

Ranch scheduling

7-day work week

Permanent residency

Leadership skills

Ranching experience

Bilingual Spanish

Dependable

Job description

Position Title: Ranch Manager

Name of Ranch/Business: Squirrel Creek Ranch

Location: D’Hanis, Texas

Position Description

We are seeking a trustworthy, capable, and self-directed Ranch Manager to oversee the day-to-day operations of a private ranch in the D’Hanis, Texas area.

Info About The Ranch

We are a private ranch owned by a Beer Distributor out of Houston. We have 2,300 high-fenced acres. Most of the ranch is in a “manicured” state with paved roads throughout. There is also a creek that runs through the ranch connected through the property by dams. We do have a 900 acre “back area” that is left native where all the whitetail hunting is done; complete with 6 blinds.

Hunting done on property: Dove, Duck, Whitetail, Varmint.

There is a house on-campus that the Ranch Manager can fully live in as well as a vehicle and full benefits.

This position is intended for someone who takes genuine pride in caring for a property, exercises sound judgment, manages people effectively, and can operate independently with minimal day-to-day supervision from the owner.

The ranch is used for private hunting, recreation, and hosting groups of guests throughout the year. The manager will be responsible for maintaining the property, coordinating hunting and outdoor activities, supervising employees and contractors. Part of the position will be overseeing a house manager which means that the Ranch Manager will not be responsible for keeping the main house in order, cooking, cleaning, and hosting. However, they will need to be visible and ready to help big groups with anything “off the main campus” they might need.

Integrity, discretion, reliability, and good judgment are the most important qualifications for this position. We are looking for someone who can be trusted to make decisions in the owner’s best interests, communicate honestly, and treat the ranch as if it were their own.

The position offers an annual base salary of $70,000-95,000 depending on qualifications and experience, along with on-site housing.

The position is full-time and may require flexibility for hunting seasons, visiting groups, property emergencies, and occasional evenings or weekends. Expectations for working hours, time off, and on-call responsibilities will be established in advance.

Qualifications

Able to schedule and maintain all aspects of the ranch
Able and willing to work 7 days a week
Maintain permanent residency at the ranch
Demonstrated leadership skills or aptitude
Previous ranching experience
Bilingual (working knowledge of Spanish)
Dependable and trustworthy

Physical Requirements

Strength to lift, load, push, and pull weight up to 100 pounds.
Manual dexterity to operate ranch equipment.
Ability to safely operate power ranch equipment numerous times each day.
Ability to consistently bend, reach, and squat while working up to 12 hours daily.
Stamina to continuously stand and walk up to 12 hours a day.
Ability to work while exposed to indoor and outdoor weather conditions including high and low temperatures, wind, ice, humidity, rain, fog, hail, sleet, and snow.
Ability to work while exposed to daylight, twilight, evening, and dark lighting conditions.

Responsibilities

Cattle and Exotic – Welfare is the utmost priority
- All cattle and exotics to be checked daily and more frequently during calving season
- All cattle and exotics to be properly maintained year round
  - Mineral and salt available in all pastures
  - Syrup troughs utilized in winter months
  - Water troughs to be clean and maintained
  - Ground feed program to be maintained
  - Hay provided as necessary (winter)
- Breeding Program
  - All work implemented in the month of April
  - Cows exposed to bulls in April, May, June and July (Calvino in January, February, March and April)
- Veterinarian Services
  - Veterinarian utilized for sick or injured cattle and exotics
Planting
- Spring
  - Hay grazer planted in March or April
    - Irrigate and fertilize as necessary
    - Bale in square bales until all barns are full, then convert to round bales
    - Minimum of two cuttings desired
    - “Main House” spring garden planted and maintained
- Fall
  - Oat fields prepared in late Sep
  - Oats planted in October and fertilized as nec
  - “Main House” fall garden planted and maintained
Equipment
- All equipment properly always maintained
  - Check all fluid levels and tires prior to and after usage
  - All vehicles checked daily before putting them into service (Ranch Hands, Tractors, etc.)
  - Preventative Maintenance performed on equipment after usage (shredders, plantes, etc.)
  - Equipment shed always kept neat and orderly
- Irrigation Equipment
  - Care and maintenance of this equipment
  - Operator must have a throughout knowledge of irrigation – the on, running and off procedures
  - Well engines must be checked and maintained prior, during and after usage
- Shredding and Fence Program
  - Fences
    - Fences are checked and maintained
    - Fences are sprayed with weed kill in late March and April
    - Gates are properly maintained
  - Shredding
    - Air strip and frontage are shredded and maintain a good appearance on a regular basis. The first shredding is done after the wildflower blooming season
    - All senderos, tank areas, roads, and fence lines are shredded in March and early April (according to winter rains)
    - Ranch Hands work with weed eaters around trees and other areas not accessible to the shredder
    - Shredding program repeated in early September for the fall season
- Corrals
  - Chute and equipment properly serviced and maintained
  - Pens kept neat and orderly
  - All gates in working order
  - Drawers and cabinets properly stocked and kept in a neat manner
  - Tack room and feed room kept neat and orderly
- Miscellaneous
  - Foreman’s responsibility to train and ensure all Ranch personnel are qualified to perform their assigned duties or operate assigned equipment
  - Foreman must maintain all necessary records in conjunction with ranch payroll (Ranch hands, cooks, etc.)
  - Foreman responsible for welfare of ranch personnel (groceries, board, safety, etc.)
  - Foreman must maintain up to date records of all transactions and activities pertaining to the cattle and exotics
  - Foreman is responsible for the security of the ranch
    - Gates locked and secured
    - Prevent unauthorized use of ranch or equipment
    - Security of houses
  - No personal cattle will be authorized on the ranch and personal cattle related enterprises are not suggested.
  - No personal use of the main house swimming pool
  - Dogs are limited to two and kept fenced at the Foreman’s home
  - Personal horses are limited to two and their maintenance is the Foreman’s responsibility
  - Responsible for the welfare of the owner’s pets