Private Ranch Aspen
Description
Couple with a lovely private ranch in Basalt CO, outside of Aspen, is looking for a skilled Caretaker. Horses and gardens are for family use - not a commercial farm. Some other livestock and pets to oversee. Owners need a take-charge person to handle maintenance and animals. Caretaker takes responsibility for the property while the owners are away.
Responsibilities
- Ensure horses are well-cared for; arrange vets, care for tack, feeding. This requires someone with a history of working around horses. Hire support as needed.
- Routine and preventative maintenance of mechanical systems – HVAC, water, etc.
- Repairs around the farm and within the home.
- Arrange and supervise contractors and vendors, working with them to monitor time and work methods; understand repairs. Work is to be done by best practice, and with long-term planning and fixes.
- Care for other animals.
- Vehicle maintenance – including farm equipment/vehicles and principal’s personal vehicles. Ensure all are well-maintained, wash principal’s personal vehicles after or before use.
- Hands-on and oversee seasonal gardens.
- Seasonal snow removal.
- Hire, train, schedule and supervise seasonal and part-time employees and contractors.
- Take overall responsibility for the property when principals are away.
Qualifications
- Basic knowledge and experience with horses
- Basic trade skills for minor repairs and overseeing contractors
Experience Requirements
- Experience in caring for horses
- Trades skill sets for minor repairs and vehicle maintenance
- Able to legally work in the U.S.
- Experience in a similar position, including 5+ years working in a farm environment and around horses.
- Experience in northern climates, winters, and high-altitude experience is preferred.
- Excellent English communication.
- Physically fit to perform job duties, to include: lift/carry, use of ladders and tools, etc.
- Valid and clean driver license.
- Clean background (pre-employment background check)
Educational Requirements
Minimum - AS degree preferred
Excellent English communication
Skills
- Horse care
- Snow removal
- Vehicle maintenance
- Minor repairs around barn and house
- HVAC, plumbing, low-voltage electrical are all helpful
- Knowledge of irrigation systems
- Vegetable gardens
Benefits
- Health insurance contribution
- 401k eligibility
- Paid time off
- Relocation assistance
Recent Comments