FEATURED JOB OPENING: Caretaker and Small Equine Barn Work for Private Family Ranch in Northern NM - On Rio Chama (River) between Santa Fe and Abiquiu, NM

Type Position: Permanent position. Part to full-time depending on qualifications as well as scope and work duties assigned. Work scope can grow. Couple with equine experience ideal. Excellent opportunity for skilled self-starters.

Where: Located at 5800 feet elevation along the Rio Chama River in the valley between the Jemez and Sangre de Cristo Mountain Ranges. This beautiful small ranch is located on US Highway 84 only minutes from the full-service community of Espanola (pop. 10,000) and 40 minutes from Santa Fe, NM, state capital of New Mexico. Bordered west and east by National Forest and BLM land with abundant birds and wildlife. With weather enjoyed by all despite variable winter conditions that are often beautiful and mild but can be cold especially at dawn! 

Are you animal-loving, mature, warm, reliable, trustworthy and organized? Do you enjoy being outdoors and accomplishing tasks, including routine ones, on a timely basis? Are you calm but energetic and able to perform vigorous physical tasks? Summer is busier and winter usually is slower in work to be done. Equines require ongoing attention and care in all seasons.

Owner seeks a reliable competent couple to live on 55-acre property in a beautiful environment. The ranch serves as second home to owner from the Upper Midwest. Recent retirees encouraged to apply. Primarily require hands-on outdoor and building management, as well as equine management. The scope of the job depends on your skill-sets. Prior equine, forestry, gardening, carpentry and overall construction and related experience are highly desirable. Anticipated start date: August 15, 2020, or to be arranged.

A one-bedroom 9yr old stick-built home is located on property with modern kitchen, pantry, and laundry.

Owner is in residence for substantial extended periods. Equines (presently 8, of which 4 are seniors) are in residence in NM full-time. An additional person rides and exercises the horses 3 times a week. Care takers must be available to work weekends. Horse work is a split schedule morning and afternoons. Daily work load and time depends on your skills and division of work.

General Attributes Sought

Applicants must be self-motivated with strong interpersonal skills for coordinating with service providers and others.

Effective timely written and oral communication skills

Good analytical/critical thinking skills

Detail-oriented

Reliable, on-time

Skill with tools and equipment repair

Ability to maintain and operate farm machinery

Current driver’s licenses

Ability to drive trucks, trailers, load equipment

Strength and ability to lift and stack hay bales, water buckets, feed tubs, and perform other manual

labor necessary to maintain ranch

Not afraid of heights (gutter cleaning, solar equipment and roof checks)

Prior significant experience with horses a major plus

Additional language an asset, with willingness to endeavor to understand basic Spanish

Flexibility with work schedules and available generally on holidays in absence of specific arrangements otherwise

General tasks include:

•       Hands-on maintenance with ability to anticipate and perform preventive maintenance and repairs for buildings, pastures, yards, fences, irrigation systems, timely routine pond clearance (monitoring pumps, flushing etc.)

•       Monitor wells, water treatment, stand-by generator, propane deliveries, solar, sewer, security and other systems, performing seasonal maintenance

•       Operate tractor, vehicles, trailers, maintain, and monitor any third-party repairs for machinery

•       Operate and maintain chain saws, sprayers, lawn equipment and monitor use of equipment

•       Perform, if possible, light welding

•       Develop sound working knowledge of HVAC, irrigation, solar, gate, and security systems and facilitate efficient performance of outside work by vendors

•       Muck stalls and paddocks

•       Feed and rotate horses on and off pastures, manage composting, keep barn clean and organized with assistance from others

•       Maintain inventories for horse operations, including hay, feed, and other supplies

•       Assist owner in various ways including care for house pets (currently dogs and cats) as needed, transport to airport (usually Albuquerque), help with house issues, repairs, and improvements as time permits (some tasks adjust seasonally depending on availability of assistance from others)

•       Oversee gardens and work performed, hands on gardening a plus

•       House maintenance including some cleaning and painting

•       Maintain and provide owner with monthly records of expenditures

•       Ability to use internet to order items and make reports

•       Supervise any other personnel and reinforce good barn management (for example: chains on gates when horses are present, gates always closed, timely manure removal from various areas, automatic waterers cleaned and serviced, waterer maintenance and repair, fly and rodent control

•       Manage plantings and weeds, trail clearance with attention to aesthetics and land health

•       Other duties as assigned

•       Depending on applicant and partner skill sets, assist owner in additional ways

•       Administer feed, at least twice a day, give grain, supplements, meds as needed (with assistance)

•       Responsible for twice-daily body check of 8 equines for cuts, abrasions, any lameness, sickly or unusual behavior

Compensation paid monthly in addition to housing, (solar heat and hot water); you pay utilities. Compensation TBD.

Other requirements:  Must provide proof of eligibility to work, be a US citizen or permanent resident, and provide employment references to be contacted, and permission for credit and background check.

Provide full work history on resume (dates of employment) and complete an application.

Strong interpersonal skills and flexibility.

Demonstrate humane attitude toward animals and others visiting or working on the property while maintaining secure, well-structured, safe environment.

Non-smokers only – smoking is prohibited on the property and fire danger in Southwest requires strict enforcement.

Modest or no alcohol use.

Strength and coordination to perform tasks described above.

Prior approval of any pets to be brought onto property (one or two dogs possibly)

Knowledge of use of fire hoses and permitted methods and times for use of fires. No illegal drugs.

Must be willing to stay up to date on available vaccines (including annual flu shots).

Send photos and or a video to show who you are to help become acquainted with you. Tell how this position can suit your life at this time. We understand this type position requires a good fit for all. Thank you for your consideration!

Housekeeping/Maintenance Couple - Grand Marais, MN

****Live and work on the beautiful North Shore of Lake Superior in Grand Marais, Minnesota—voted the “Coolest Small Town” in the US.

Looking for a mature, reliable, personable and trustworthy couple to be a housekeeping/maintenance team.  Some front desk experience would be great or willingness to learn.

39-room hotel/motel.  There is also a seasonal 12-unit annex. Full-time, year-round, live-in position(s).  Job requires a self-motivated couple with energy, ability to multi-task and willingness/personality to interact with guests and staff.  One person should have good maintenance skills while the other should have housekeeping and/or front desk experience.

Candidate(s) must be customer orientated, self-motivated, and able to multi-task.  Ability to bend, lift and work standing for most of your shift.

A valid driver’s license is required for at least one person of the couple.

Duties include but are not limited to:

   Maintenance inside and outside. 

   Routine/preventive maintenance of hotel(s) and outbuildings

   Lawn Care 

   Some snow removal/snowblowing in the winter

   Cleaning guest rooms, hallways, common areas, etc. as required

   Quality Control check

   Laundry

   One person of the couple willing to learn and work the front desk if needed

   Other duties as required to support the Property Managers

The lodging industry does not conform to the typical 8-5, Monday-Friday schedule; however, you will have a schedule and time off in this support role.  Although you won’t have access to the conveniences of shopping malls, movie theaters and other city services, the city of Duluth is only 2 hours away.  You will be near the Boundary Waters Canoe Area, the Gunflint Trail, Isle Royale and many State Parks.  Great scenery and vacation activities abound near Grand Marais, like boating, fishing, hunting, hiking, camping, golf, tennis, biking, snowshoeing, snowmobiling, cross country and downhill skiing.  

Compensation package includes salary, a non-smoking 2-bedroom apartment with all utilities paid including cable and wifi.  This could turn into a Property Management Team position for the right candidates if desired.

Resort Help - Leech Lake, MN

Northern Minnesota Resort Adventure

 Spend your 2020 season on Leech Lake, a destination near the headwaters of the Mississippi River, known for fishing, hiking, biking or just relaxing. If you like the magic of a traditional family resort, be a work camper on Leech Lake (near Walker).  Hosting guests since 1928, we have opportunities for singles or couples as cooks, bartenders and servers.   If you have a pleasant personality and are willing to work flexible hours and days, Leech Lake may be the opportunity for you. 

Part time or full time available. Looking for cooks and housekeepers, minimum pay $12.50 per hour.  FHU included, you pay metered electric. Dates available now-Oct 1, 2020. 

*** On-Site Manager Team or Individual Needed for Mobilehome Park Community *** - Santa Margarita, CA

We are currently seeking an on-site Manager team or individual for a small Mobilehome Park in Santa Margarita, CA. This all-age Park contains 50 mobile home spaces. Responsibilities include daily operations of the property while maintaining a positive and professional relationship with all Park residents. Management team or individual will work under the direct supervision of the Regional Property Manager. This is a part time position with hours ranging between 32-35 hours. Teams and individuals are encouraged to apply housing will be provided.

 Some Job duties include:

• Collecting rents and reconciliation of monthly billing
• Handling resident/guest relations and logging any issues or complaints
• Organizing office operations and procedures and ensuring cleanliness of the office
• Bank deposits – daily deposits for the first 5 days of each month
• Handling emergencies and calling appropriate vendors to service these emergencies
• Coaching and evaluating staff performance
• Ensuring protection and security of files and records
• Maintaining and replenishing stock inventory
• Must be able to respond to park emergencies within 30 minutes
• Alternating weekend on-call coverage

Skills required:

• Knowledge of office administration and human resources management
• Excellent interpersonal and team building skills
• Analytical and problem-solving skills
• High attention to detail
• Effective written communication skills
• Experience with computers, word processing programs, and Microsoft Outlook
• Time management skills
• Mobilehome and/or apartment management experience is a plus!
• Maintenance and repair experience is a plus!

Compensation is based on experience.

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FEATURED JOB OPENING: Longterm Workamper Couples RV Park - Pretty Waterfront - Hoodsport, WA

Special place for a couple desiring to spend some permanent time in Hoodsport, WA on the Beautiful Hood Canal! Rest-A-While RV Park & Resort only wants "Year round or Long term" placement. It’s next to a small Charming tourist town with everything you need 2 miles away. We also find our Eagles, Seagulls and Seals as part of our lives... You can Enjoy our Private Oyster & Clamming Beach all year round...

We are looking for friendly, dependable staff members who want to be part of a great family oriented team! Children and Pets welcome...

The position as a couple requires 20-25 hours a week. Those hours will cover your Site Fee worth $800+, Electric, Water, Sewer, Cable TV 60 Channels, WiFi, Garbage/Recycling & access to our Amenities & Activities. Offer nice compensation as well for your work & must have a Nice, Clean RV. Looking for August 1st. We look forward to hearing from you...