What are the responsibilities and job description for the Ranch Hand-Animal Ranch position at Las Espanolas Ranch LLC?
Responsibilities:
-Must have reliable transportation & live in the Harlingen area, speak English & Spanish, experience with animals, farm/ranch work or general outdoor work.
-Perform general ranch duties, including but not limited to:
-Open availability to work Monday - Sunday; including holidays;
-This job is outdoors, working on a ranch with farm animals, feeding, watering, monitoring health, cleaning pens/water troughs, put out hay bales, etc...
- Animal care (experience with farm animals) and husbandry, such as feeding, watering, and monitoring health
- Maintaining cleanliness and organization of animal living areas
- Assisting with breeding and birthing
- Operating farm machinery for various tasks if needed but not necessary
- Maintaining and repairing fences, buildings, and equipment (Ranch Work)
- Help maintain garden and lawn care (Outdoor work)
- Assisting with irrigation when needed
Skills:
- Proficiency in using hand tools for various ranch tasks
- Knowledge of animal husbandry practices and care techniques
- Familiarity with gardening and lawn care principles and practices
- Mechanical knowledge to perform basic repairs on lawn equipment and basic plumbing repairs
- Ability to operate machinery safely and efficiently but not necessary
Please note that this is not an exhaustive list of responsibilities and skills. Other duties may be assigned based on the needs of the ranch.
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $9.00 per hour
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- Dental insurance
- Health insurance
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Vision insurance
People with a criminal record are encouraged to apply
Work Location: In person
Salary : $9