FEATURED JOB OPENING: Seeking Nevada Ranch Maintenance / Management Couple - Las Vegas, NV

Seeking: Couples who love Ranch and Camp Life!

We are seeking a well-grounded, bi-lingual (English / Spanish speaking preferred) couple demonstrating significant landscaping, maintenance, property management experience and responsibility including the ability to host events, flexibility, patience, cooperation, communication, competency and strong coordination skills.  Cleanliness and organizational practices are considered core principles.  The Ranch Managers are required to live on site a minimum of five days per week, Friday, Saturdays, Sundays are mandatory.  Ranch Managers must also be on site full time for the summer months due to maintenance and Foundation Summer Camps.

Ranch Overview

The location of the Ranch is nestled in the natural plant life of the beautiful Spring Mountains on the South East edge of Las Vegas, Nevada at an elevation of 6,000 feet.

The Ranch hosts summer camps for critically ill and disabled children, as well as other gatherings making it necessary to maintain beautiful and immaculate surroundings.  The founder of the ranch and his philanthropic Foundation is passionate about the programs and the property and anybody applying for this opportunity should embrace that spirit.An importance is placed on horticulture and on landscape design, conserving and showcasing the natural plant life of the Springs Mountains.

The Ranch comprises approximately 40 acres of mountain property, including two manmade lakes, extensive landscaping and automated irrigation, well equipment and building structures such as: 16-ten person cabins, 4 bath / shower houses, guest house, Owners home, 4.5 acre lake with beach, laundry facilities, lodge, outdoor entertainment pavilion, swimming pool, greenhouse, waterfall rock features,  artistic vignettes and attractions.

Ranch Responsibilities

• Manage ranch business operations in a timely manner, ensuring utility and other Accounts Payable billing statements and expense reports are delivered to the Las Vegas Accounting Staff on regularly scheduled intervals.
• Manage all special permits and Public Water Systems policies and procedures.
• Provide weekly report to the property owner regarding any property or equipment deficiencies or malfunctions and develop plans to coordinate the appropriate action.
• Source vendors, supplies, equipment and machinery to find best price.
• Participation in landscape and building design projects.  Ensure the health and diversity of natural plant life.
• Maintain seasonal greenhouse.
• Supervise and direct maintenance crews engaged in landscape, facility cleaning, maintenance and repair. The actual crew members may vary from season to season.
• Ensure facilities are “Guest Ready” at all times.
• Ensure water and power utilities are working and available at all times.
• The ability to professionally articulate and distribute meeting notes and share information with local authorities, various government agencies, fire prevention organizations, and construction consultants.
• Responsible for phone communication to and from the Ranch.

Ranch Management Qualifications

• Ability to communicate well in English and Spanish with maintenance crews, employees, consultants, construction trade personnel, and leasees.
• Ability to lift 25-50 lbs. and perform rigorous tasks frequently.
• Solid background and knowledge of horticulture, landscape design, irrigation / drip systems, and property maintenance. 
• Mindset should be one of appreciation regarding conservation issues as they relate to the Ranch.
• Focus on the creation of beautiful grounds and facilities.
• Possession of a clean and Valid Nevada Driver’s License.
• Possession of a valid Nevada Health Card.
• Willing to participate in a background investigation as appropriate to employment in proximity to children.
• Demonstrate leadership skills and the ability to motivate and coordinate teams by communicating and working effectively with grounds crew and various vendors.

Compensation Highlights

Upon final selection there will be a 90-day probationary period. Nevada is a right to work State. 

• This position is categorized as a 1099 position. Checks are disbursed twice per month.
• We have very competitive comensation based on over all experience.
• Full Time Rent Free Housing.
• Partial allowances for: Power Bill, Cell Phones, and Gas

Interview Process

Due to the nature of this unique position, all prospective candidates will go through a comprehensive interview process, reference checks and thorough background investigation. We encourage our potential candidates to be as honest and authentic in their work history and commitment to the process as possible as not to waste valuable time and resources.

Please email your current resumes, past compensation information, and a cover letter to the provided email. Please allow 1 - 2 weeks for a response or to schedule an initial phone interview.

Thank you for your interest in the Ranch Management Position. We look forward to hearing from you.