Ranch hand [h1.location_city]

ICW / Vulnerable Adults. This position has regular contact with or control over Indian Children and Vulnerable Adults. In compliance with Federal Law, this position will not be filled by an applicant with any felonious offense or any of two or more misdemeanor offenses under Federal, State, or Tribal law involving crimes of violence; sexual assault, molestation, exploitation, contact, or prostitution; crimes against persons; or offenses committed against children.

POSITION TITLE : Ranch Hand

DEPARTMENT : Medicine River Ranch

BENEFITS INCLUDE : Excellent health care coverage for employee, including dental and vision; 401k contribution from the Tribe, even if you don't contribute; 15+ paid holidays a year; Life insurance for employee, spouse, and children provided by the Tribe (employees have the option to purchase more); EAP and more!

NATURE OF WORK : This position is responsible for performing repair, maintenance and cleaning to ranch buildings, fences, and grounds along with caring for and working with horses.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES :

• Install and repair ranch facilities and grounds including fencing, barns and outbuildings.
• Maintain fences, roads, and water systems.
• Perform a variety of general building maintenance repairs and services.
• Paint interior and exterior of facilities and other structures.
• Assist with preparation, setup, and teardown for events and meetings.
• Repair and service equipment.
• Perform grounds keeping such as brush clearing, mowing, weed eating, pruning, and watering.
• Clean horse stalls and other areas of the ranch grounds and facilities.
• Monitor herd and ensure animals have access to food, water, and shelter.
• Groom and feed horses, monitor each horse's nutritional needs and diet and record eating habits; work closely with veterinarians to ensure a horse is getting proper nutrition.
• Assist with exercise regiments, training, assessing and correcting problematic behaviors and evaluating horse health and injuries.
• Work with troubled youth and other non-violent offenders participating in rehabilitation programs; teach participants to ride and take care of horses.
• Attend tribal and cultural events with horses including Huckleberry Camp.
• Work cooperatively with law enforcement to create mounted units.
• Assist during manmade and natural disasters to relocate tribal people, animals, and assets.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES :

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS :

OR a comparable combination of approved education and / or recent related work experience.