What are the responsibilities and job description for the Craig, Co. Ranch Hand Maintenance position at The Wild Animal Sanctuary?
Location: Craig, Co. 81625
The Wild Animal Horse Refuge
Salary: $56,485 - $65,000 Exempt Full-Time- Mid Level
Primary Function: Ranch Hand Laborer/ Feeding/ Maintenance
Benefits: Medical, Dental, & Vision is offered after 60 Days/ 403b offered after 30 Days
Director Supervisor: Executive Director
Organization Overview:
Our Non-Profit Organization has a positive mission and team environment!
If you have you have a strong work ethic, a passion to contribute to a great cause, then apply for our position today.
Our Refuge property has over 29,000 acres of beautiful free space for our wild mustangs to roam and continue to stay free located in Craig, Co. We have 3 locations, as our Non-Profit Organization is well established and our mission is to rescue and provide ample space for all of our animals. Please check out our main website at: https://shorturl.at/gAJU8
Job Summary:
Ranch Hand Laborer 20% Feeding/Animal Care Operation 20% Fence Repair/Maintenance 40%
Perform other Job Duties as assigned 20%
Single Individual would be ideal as we cannot offer housing. Plenty of nearby towns to reside in and a reliable source of transportation would be needed.
We are seeking to fill a helper in accomplishing duties such as but not limited too; ranch hand work, caring for the property, fence maintenance, field/hay work, and building gates/pens, electrical, plumbing, and overall maintenance.
This position requires security on property while communicating on a regular basis to direct supervisor.
With the guidance and under supervision of the Executive Director these positions will execute day to day functions regarding the herds/horses, feeding, water haul, food haul, diet and nutrition, driving around property with supplies, perform all duties in a safe manner while following company protocol, custodial, sustainability, and long-term equipment care. Perform other related job duties as assigned.
Specifically, we are looking for people that possess the following qualities:
- Great attitude
- Attention to detail
- Strong work ethic
- Determination
- Positive attitude
- Honesty
- Belief in organization’s mission
Required/Other:
- Valid State Drivers License
- Knowledgeable with Electrical, Plumbing, Fencing
- Able to lift 75lbs or more
- Able to work as a team
As you can see, we are looking for people who possess strong foundational skills with an attitude to succeed. It’s incredibly important for each applicant to know in their heart they are truly ready to become part of something bigger than themselves and actually possess all of the core ingredients required.
If you are looking for a challenging and rewarding service opportunity with real purpose, you are special and we want to meet you!
Background Check Statement:
Approval for Hiring is contingent upon successfully passing a background check prior to your Hiring/Acceptance/Offer. This background check does not report to any credit bureau and no impact will be seen on the applicants side. This process helps the Company screen for any past background experiences that pose a threat or a discrepancy to the Organization, as TWAS does not hire any violent offenders, or individuals that have been charged criminally involving endangering/threating/hurting children and/or animals. By applying you are authorizing the The Wild Animal Sanctuary to perform this background check.
EEOC Statement:
Our Non-Profit organization, "The Wild Animal Sanctuary" is an equal opportunity employer. All applicants will be considered for employment without attention to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, and veteran or disability status.
Salary : $56,485 - $65,000
