Live-In Couple with Ranching Experience (Calaveras County, CA) – FILLED

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Aunt Ann’s In-House Staffing’s Client
Location: Calaveras County CA
Job Type: Full Time
Category: Estate Staff
Position: Live-In Couple with Ranching Experience (Calaveras County, CA)
Schedule: Full-time
Salary Amount or Range: 6-figure salary D.O.E. + benefits
Children: n/a
Pets:
Bay Area Region: Other

Description

Our client is seeking a live-in couple for their 1200-acre gold country ranch in the Sierra Foothills. Their ideal candidates have an agricultural background with previous experience managing a ranch.

It is required that the couple have experience working hands-on with livestock, excellent housekeeping skills and a background in hospitality. The couple will be responsible for complete care of 30 cattle, 3 horses, chicken and other small livestock.

The client will provide housing on the property (comfortable 4-bedroom, 3-bath house in good condition), and a truck for use.

Experience Requirements

• 3-5 years in a similar role with verifiable references
• This position requires previous hands-on experience with cattle, horses and small livestock

Educational Requirements

• Fluency in English
• Agricultural background / education preferred
• Mechanical knowledge required

Qualifications

• Valid CA driver’s licenses and clean driving records
• No criminal records or outstanding warrants
• Non-smokers and drug-free
• Previous ranch management experience required

Responsibilities

• Care exercise and training for 3 horses, small herd of cattle, small livestock
• General up-keep and cleaning of several homes, grounds, pool, ponds, shops, barns, roads, fences, firewood, stock water systems, flood irrigation
• Management of timber stand improvement and harvest, machinery maintenance and repair, caretaking and purchasing of all ranch supplies.
• Ability to perform light electrical, plumbing and carpentry and operate ranch equipment required.
• Ability to assist in welcoming and hosting guests of diverse backgrounds is a must.
• Must be willing to support owner’s use of property when owner and guests are in residence.
• Assist with guests and groceries when owner and guests are in residence.
• Housekeeping and maintenance of owner’s lodge, guest homes and cottages.
• Assist owner and guests with horse riding and instruction as needed.
• Ability to take on special projects assigned by owners on an as need basis

Skills

• Hospitality
• Housekeeping
• Superb management and communication skills

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