Ranch Operations Hand

Job Description

EMPLOYER: Young America’s Foundation POSITION: Ranch Project Hand

LOCATION: Santa Barbara, California

OPENING: Immediate

MISSION:

Young America’s Foundation is committed to ensuring that increasing numbers of young Americans understand and are inspired by the ideas of individual freedom, a strong national defense, free enterprise, and traditional values. The Foundation is committed to the long-term preservation of the Reagan Ranch and to sharing it with students, supports and invited guests.

REPORTS TO: Ranch Manager

JOB SUMMARY:

The Ranch Operations Hand is a critical team member who, in collaboration with the Associate Director, the Ranch Manager, and other Foundation staff, under general or direct supervision, will work to maintain Ranch property, structures, equipment, technology, vehicles, tools and supplies, and will provide logistic support for Ranch tours, special events and preservation projects.

Successful applicants will be team players, possess strong communications skills, and also demonstrate initiative and an ability to work independently. They will be detail oriented, conscientious, and diligent to see tasks through to completion. Experience in one or more of the following: operations maintenance, landscape work, ranch work, construction trades, is required. Experience or an aptitude for training in fire protection is desired. The position requires the ability to maintain a calm demeanor and perform duties under stressful conditions, lift 50 lbs, to walk, stand, sit, climb stairs and ladders, and work outdoors for significant periods of time. The willingness to work weekends, and occasional holidays is a plus. A valid CA driver’s license is required.

The Ranch Operations Hand may be called on to perform select duties of the Ranch Manager, or coordinate with outside service providers as directed.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

Physical plant

• Work to maintain the Ranch Project physical plant infrastructure, structures, land, roads and trails, vehicles, equipment, tools, and supplies
• Work closely with Foundation staff members, outside vendors and contractors to coordinate, or provide, logistic support for Foundation activities, tours and events
• Assist with the supervision of contractors and service providers to ensure that Ranch Project security and preservation protocols are adhered to
• Assist in the maintenance and execution of Ranch Project emergency response and security preparedness plans and resources to ensure the safety and protection of the Ranch properties personnel, guests, land, improvements, artifacts, equipment, tools, and livestock

Landscape maintenance

• Operate mower, weed whip, chain saw, and use hand tools to maintain or repair lawns, fields, irrigation lines, paths, fencing, ponds, roadways, etc.

PERSONAL QUALITIES:

• Self-motivated, organized, and flexible.
• Ability to work independently.
• Willingness to comply with YAF policies, procedures and practices.
• Ability to work as a collaborative, constructive team member.

Distribution of Duties:

• 85% Physical plant and landscape maintenance
• 5% Security and emergency response
• 10% Other duties as assigned

This job description is representative of the expectations of the position described. Additional duties, reporting relationships, and/or position criteria may be assigned. YAF reserves the right to revise this job description at any time. This job description does not in any way alter the “at-will” employment relationship.

COMPENSATION:

Commensurate with experience

APPLICATION (incomplete applications will not be considered):

Please submit resume, references, and a cover letter

For more information on Young America’s Foundation, please visit www.yaf.org.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $17.00 - $26.00 per hour

Benefits:

• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Health savings account
• Paid time off
• Retirement plan
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Weekend availability

Ability to commute/relocate:

• Goleta, CA 93117: Reliably commute or planning to relocate before starting work (Preferred)

Work Location: One location

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