Ranch Caretaker Couple - Meridian, TX

Ranch Caretaker Couple

Seeking an experienced couple to support a private residence and recreation on a working cattle ranch near Meridian, Texas (90 miles SW of Dallas).

This is a full time long-term position.  Time flexibility is essential.  This is a domestic heavy, hands on position.  Compensation includes salary, work vehicles, 4 bedroom/2.5 bath home and utilities (including DirecTV) located on the ranch.

Applicants must be drug free non-smokers with high standards of integrity and references (required).

Main home is 7500 square feet with seven bedrooms.  House should be guest ready at all times as home is used 2 to 3 weekends each month for entertaining.  Second residence on property is used occasionally but should also be guest ready for overflow.

Job duties include but are not limited to:

·        Keep Ranch home and all amenities in first class condition

·        Organize and prepare residences for visits

·        Prepare some meals and work alongside principal in kitchen as required

·        Serving and cleanup of meals

·        Regular grocery shopping as requested and maintaining inventory of household supplies

·        Assisting with special events and providing hospitality to guests as required

·        Hands on housekeeping / daily service when in residence including evening turn down service

·        Ironing bedding and table linens and clothing

·        Pool maintenance

·        Good handyman skills

·        Coordinating outside contractors/vendors at the direction of principals

·        Maintenance of recreation equipment

·        Hands on groundskeeping, gardening, weeding, planting, etc.

·        Window cleaning

·        Grounds maintenance such as leaf blowing, cobwebs, cleaning and care of outdoor furniture, etc

·        Maintenance and knowledge of sprinkler/irrigation system

·        Keeping vehicles cleaned (interior and exterior)

·        Care of chickens/coop

·        Cutting/hauling/stacking firewood

·        General ranch work as needed and requested.

·        Assisting ranch owners with other duties as needed and requested.

Please email resumes, references, any letters of recommendation and salary requirements.