Operations and Maintenance Manager

J*We’re looking for a reliable, organized, and hands-on Operations Manager to help run the day-to-day rhythm of Casacampo Alpaca Ranch. This role blends animal care, property maintenance, guest experience oversight, staff coordination, and seasonal operations management*. You’ll be the person who keeps the ranch running smoothly, cleanly, and safely—while supporting our slow-living, family-friendly atmosphere.

Core Responsibilities

Animal Care & Facility Upkeep

• Oversee daily care for alpacas, llamas, goats, chickens, and other ranch animals
• Ensure barns, stalls, and pens stay clean, functional, and guest-ready
• Monitor animal health and assist with shearing, vet visits, and basic care
• Maintain all fences, walkways, and animal areas
• Keep the ranch looking polished—trash, sweeping, small repairs, paint touch-ups

Grounds, Gardens & Property Maintenance

• Manage mowing, landscaping, and upkeep of guest paths and play areas
• Support seasonal garden maintenance and harvest tasks
• Coordinate light repairs, troubleshooting, and small projects across the property

Guest Experience & Park Operations

• Ensure all ranch zones (animals, garden loop, play areas, Cellar Lounge entry) are clean, safe, and welcoming
• Help with feed cup setup, refill stations, and smooth guest flow
• Support weekend and peak-season operations with check-ins, on-the-ground problem solving, and crowd flow
• Assist with events—setup, breakdown, animal assistance, and overall readiness
• Lead by example in maintaining Casacampo’s calm, elevated atmosphere

Team Coordination

• works closely with the ranch host and coordinator to ensure we are guest ready on the cellar, lodging and ranch side activities and events.
• Oversee part-time and seasonal staff during shifts( ranch hands & housekeeping)
• Train team members on cleaning standards, animal handling, and guest-friendly behavior
• Communicate daily needs, punch-list items, and maintenance priorities
• Report issues directly to the Ranch Manager/Owners with clarity and urgency

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Ideal Candidate

• Enjoys animals, outdoor work, and physically active days
• Naturally organized, dependable, and takes pride in a clean, beautiful environment
• Comfortable managing people, delegating tasks, and holding a standard
• Experience with small livestock or ranch work is a plus (training provided)
• Able to lift 60 lbs and work in both indoors and outdoors
• Calm under pressure and guest-friendly
• Values nature, family-style work culture, and meaningful hands-on work

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Schedule

• Full-Time
• Weekends, mornings, and working during park hours are required
• Occasional evening event support

Pay: $20.00 - $26.00 per hour

Expected hours: No more than 40.0 per week

Benefits:

• Employee discount
• Flexible schedule
• Paid time off

Work Location: In person

Salary : $20 - $26