Part time ranch hand

Ranch hand needed at a private small equine breeding farm and dressage training barn in the beautiful Corralitos Hills.

Work on a small horse breeding farm owned by a veterinarian. This is a part time job. 10 to 25 hours per week. This includes yard work, tractor work, mowing, weed whacking, manure spreading, gardening, handyman projects and maintenance. You must have 2 years extensive hands-on experience with horses. Cabrillo College is only 20 minutes away. A dressage trainer and driving instructor are here regularly and there is a possibility of learning more about these disciplines.

Legal paperwork and a background check (we pay for it) are absolute requirements.

Job entails: 2-3 hour shifts 4-5 days per week.

* Must be self disciplined and be able to work well without supervision.

* Getting up early in the morning to feed & clean stalls for 3-8 adult horses + one yearling;

* Turning out and lunging the horses;

* +/-evening feeding and stall cleaning for some shifts;

* keeping the barn & surrounding areas -- arena, round pen, hayshed & chicken coop – clean and neat;

* occasionally helping with medications and/or breeding a mare or foaling;

* caring for a small flock of chickens; fresh eggs!

* help take care of 2 cats;

Weed whacking, mowing, dragging the arena and mowing and manure spreading with the tractor.

Fresh eggs, fruit & veggies are available at times
Location: Lovely 20-acre property in the beautiful Corralitos Hills in the foothills of Mt. Madonna on the Watsonville side.

Qualifications

• Excellent experience in animal husbandry and care is a must
• Ability to lift 50# is a must
• Strong background in farming and agriculture is a plus
• Mechanical knowledge with farm machinery and equipment repair is a plus
• Supervisory experience in a ranch or agricultural setting would be a plus
• Skilled in welding and using hand and power tools is a plus
• Ability to manage irrigation systems for a garden is a plus

Pay: $18.00 - $25.00 per hour

Benefits:

• Flexible schedule
• Paid time off

Education:

• High school or equivalent (Required)

Experience:

• hands on equine: 2 years (Required)

License/Certification:

• Driver's License (Required)

Ability to Commute:

• Watsonville, CA 95076 (Required)

Work Location: In person