Job Overview
We are seeking a dedicated and experienced Farm Manager to oversee daily operations on our 5 acre private ranch located in Carmel, CA. The ideal candidate will be responsible for managing farm activities, cleaning and maintaining gardens/pastures, and ensuring the health and productivity of all animals (horses & chickens). This role requires an understanding of gardening, animal care/safety, and general farm management.
Responsibilities
Manage all aspects of farm operations, including feeding horses (hay + grain) in AM + PM, moving horses from barns to paddocks/pastures multiple times per day, cleaning stalls and paddocks, filling waters, putting on blankets, and evaluating the health/safety of each animal + enclosure areas
Able to maintain all landscaping, pastures, and arena, including dragging the arena, cropping/pruning plants, mowing lawns, blowing leaves/debris, cleaning up trees, and monitoring irrigation
Acts as the primary "eyes" of the ranch ensuring all operations are in order, property is secure, and is reliable in the event owners need assistance with projects
Can help with doing horse laundry, such as washing blankets, horse pads, and polo wraps, and keeping tack room/horse cleaning areas clean
In charge of moving loads of hay + shavings on scheduled arrivals
Able to assist with outside requests from owners, such as digging holes and moving firewood to house
Please note that this job is best-suited for someone willing to work alone. There are also 2 stallion baby horses on the property.
Qualifications
Experience in working with horses or a related field is preferred, but not required. (the safety our horses and employees is of utmost importance to us)
Experience with general gardening or a related field is preferred, but not required.
Must speak English; must be honest/reliable.
Must be looking for a long-term position in this role with opportunity for increased wages.
Must be able to lift 60+ pounds regularly
Wages determined based on experience.
Job is 8-3p Monday-Friday and 8-12p on Saturday. There is opportunity for more work outside of these hours after 3p regularly and/or on request.