Ranch Manager/Couple to Manage Ranch - Hempstead, TX

Ranch Manager/Couple needed to manage recreational ranch located 10 miles south, southeast of Navasota, Texas.   Couple will work as a team and be responsible for all daily ranch activities and duties on 1200 acre ranch. 

Ranch management duties will include property, equipment and vehicle maintenance, brush clearing with heavy equipment (i.e., dozer, excavator, tractor, etc.), taking care of cattle, and construction projects, hunting season duties, filling feeders, assisting in guest services and managing facility and ranch personnel.  The ability to operate equipment and perform equipment maintenance and repair is required.  Carpentry, plumbing and electrical skills are also required.

Will participate in and assist with wildlife management practices including: general maintenance of wildlife and guest resources, individual plant treatment chemical applications, predator control including trapping raccoons, and feral pig management, deer scouting, including using game cameras and video cameras to locate and pattern deer.

Domestic work includes housekeeping maintenance of owner’s house, guest houses, and landscape.  Assist with shopping, cooking and housekeeping when owner/guests are on property.  Communicate and coordinate with owners to prepare for ranch events.

Prefer background in agriculture field, wildlife and/or animal science.  Significant experience in similar situations working on and managing agricultural property.  Must be able to work independently with little or no supervision.  Must demonstrate maturity and initiative and have good communication skills.  Ideal candidate will maintain a positive attitude, be motivated, cooperative, a team player, organized, flexible and pays attention to detail.

Housing and benefits provided.  Salary commensurate with experience and education.