Winter Ranch Hand

Sun-Valley-Resort; Sun Valley (ID); On-site; USD 18,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

Sun Valley Resort in Idaho seeks a dependable Ranch Hand for the 2026-2027 winter season to assist with day-to-day operations, maintenance, and horse care. This is a hands-on role for someone who enjoys outdoor work, operating equipment, maintaining property, and keeping a ranch in top condition.

Responsibilities include fence work, horse care, and winter grounds upkeep, plus assisting with park activities and office tasks as needed.

Qualifications

• Experience on ranch, farm, groundskeeping, landscaping, or equine work.

Responsibilities

• Assist with daily ranch operations including fence repair, horse care, and maintenance.
• Build, repair, and maintain fences.
• Perform winter grounds upkeep, snow removal, and de-icing.
• Operate ranch equipment such as tractors, skid steers, trucks, and hand tools.
• Assist with office administrative tasks as needed.
• Support resort activities and events during the winter season.
• Ensure safety and collaborate with team for smooth operations.

Skills

Ranch experience

Equipment operation

Horse handling

Physical stamina

Driver's license

Flexible schedule

Tools

Tractors

Skid steers

Ranch tools

Job description

• On-site
• Activities
• Full-Time
• Requisition #: WINTE004449

Description

Sun Valley is seeking a dependable and skilled Ranch Hand for the 2026-2027 winter season to assist with day-to-day operations, maintenance, and horse care.This is a hands-on position for someone who enjoys working outdoors, operating equipment, maintaining property, and taking pride in keeping a ranch in excellent working conditions.

Duties & Responsibilities:

• Assist with daily ranch operations, including fence repair, horse care, general maintenance, property upkeep, and other seasonal tasks.
• Build, repair, and maintain fences.
• Assist with irrigation tasks, cleaning of ditches, and basic repairs.
• Perform barn management tasks for the horses, including manure removal, stall cleaning, feeding, and managing their daily needs.
• Catch and handle horses, including helping with harnessing.
• Support winter resort activities and events such as wagon and sleigh rides as needed.
• Safely operate ranch equipment such as tractors, skid steers, backhoes, trucks, trailers and hand tools.
• Perform winter grounds upkeep, including de-icing and snow removal.
• Assist with office administrative tasks including answering/returning office phone calls, emails, and scheduling as needed.
• Collaborate with team members to ensure smooth day-to-day operations and a positive working environment.
• Additional duties as assigned.

Qualifications:

• Previous ranch, farm, groundskeeping, landscaping, equine or ranch experience.
• Proficient in operating various farm equipment such as tractors, skid steers and other ranch equipment and tools (drills, saws, hammers, weed eaters, etc.).
• Comfortable handling and working around large horses.
• Understanding of livestock management and safety needs.
• Ability to perform physical tasks that include heavy lifting, long hours, and working outdoors in varying winter weather conditions.
• Must possess a valid U.S. driver's license.
• Canfrequently lift and/or move up to 50 pounds.
• Punctual, reliable, and possess a positive attitude.
• Flexible work hours, including early mornings, evenings, weekends, and holidays as required.

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