FEATURED JOB OPENING: Housekeeping + Grounds Maintenance - Hatch (14 miles south of Panguitch), UT

We are searching for a couple to work with this family owned business in Southern Utah. 4-hour work day; $9.00/hour wage. FHU RV site with 50 amp electric. Sensational view of cliffs, work with customers from all over the world.

Most likely assignment: female to work in Housekeeping and male to work grounds maintenance. 

Job Description Season Runs: 1 May - 31 October

Two (2) Positions Available: (1) Housekeeping (2). Building/Grounds Maintenance One person will work in housekeeping, the other grounds/building maintenance. * We also welcome single persons to apply for housekeeping only positions.

Ranch History: This business was purchased 3 years ago by Holly and Dieter Meltvedt who live in California. They asked us to manage the facilities for a few years to get it up and running. We have spent two years overseeing extensive re-modeling to the motel rooms.  This includes a new remodeled lobby, new toilets and plumbing, new wood flooring, new electric heating, new paint in many rooms, new linens and new upgrades to each bathroom. Over $150,000 in upgrades to the RV park and Motel. The RV Park has new 50 amp pedestals at each space. New frost-free water valves and new gravel roads for each RV space. We are a “work in progress” and constantly making improvements to both the Motel and RV park facilities. This property is looking very good!

Facilities: We operate a small (12) room family business. Motel guests are 90% European or other worldwide origins. The motel offers (4) rooms with two queen beds which sleeps four; (7) rooms with one queen bed which sleeps two; (1) room with two queen beds and a sofa-bed which sleeps six. Rooms are equipped with a refrigerator, microwave and Cable TV.

Work Campers ($) Compensation Ranch Provides: [ We do not provide housing for our staff. ] Huge RV Space: 60’ long x 45’ wide. 60% discounted RV Rent: $500/month. Full hook-up RV space with 30 & 50amp service, water & sewer connection. Free use of laundry (wash & dry) Free Wi-Fi RV Space Rental RV site cost $500/ month for FHU; 45’ x 60’ Site; Gorgeous view. Trade (7) hrs per week to pay for your RV space (14 hours per couple). Trade 14 hours x $9.00/hr = $126/week or $500/month for your RV space rental. Additional hours worked paid at $9/hour.

Work Schedule & Pay Rate: Your schedule will average 22 hours per week at $9.00/hour. (44 hrs./couple) 44 hrs x $9 = $1,584 for a couple (-) $500 RV Rent = $1,085/mo gross pay.

Time Off: 6 scheduled days off per month. Example: Week 1 - 2 days off; Week 2 - 1 day off; Week 3 - 2 days off; Week 4 - 1 day off (

1) Motel Housekeeping Position 2 Positions Available A married couple may be the best combination, However single individuals for housekeeping are encouraged to apply. Work (4) Hours each day - 10:00am - 2:00pm (Guests Check-in:11:00am. Check-out: 3:00pm ) Work 4 hours a day, to remake 4 to12 rooms depending upon demand. Make beds, change towels, soaps, creams, vacuum rugs, clean sinks, showers, toilets, bathroom floors, windows, dust. polish furnishings, clean mini-refrigerator, remove trash from rooms. We do not have to wash, dry or fold any bedding or towels because we utilize a professional laundry service to provide us with clean sheets, 00towels each week. Maintain a positive attitude and provide outstanding customer service to our guests. Report to maintenance any room items needing attention.

(2) Building/Grounds Maintenance Position Work (4) hours each day (Flexible schedule) Daily inspect all rooms for proper operation Support housekeeping staff (maintain rooms and building equipment, etc.) General grounds maintenance, tractor mowing, weed whip, trash pickup, repair & install irrigation lines, figure things out. Should have your own basic hand tools General knowledge in carpentry, electric and plumbing skills. Be on-call for late night emergencies (very rare) We have a workshop, 2017 Massey-Ferguson Tractor, brush hog mower, weed eaters, etc.

Other projects and requests assigned by the General Manager. Management Bill Rakozy (General Manager) Responsible for overseeing the entire operation of the motel, 27 space RV park, tent camping, reservations, customer service and seeing that the 16 acres which comprise The Riverside Ranch are improving visually and in customer experience each day. He is (not) a micro-manager and expects each person to carry their own weight and assist other staff as needed on a daily basis to get their jobs done in a professional manner.

Barbara Rakozy (Director of Housekeeping) People love working with Barbara. She will direct the housekeeping team with both daily hands-on housekeeping duties and time in the office with Bill working on reservations, customer service, etc.

Management Style: Barbara and I want your positions to be enjoyable and rewarding with sufficient time to see the sights in this beautiful part of the world. This area is like no other and people come from all points of the globe to experience this unique landscape.

Important Work Camper Requirement: You must be able to get along with your co-workers. This means being humble, going beyond the call of duty when required, be a “good finder” in other people, be fun, humorous and enjoy life.