Ranch caretaker sought for housing-work exchange arrangement, Santa Fe County. Live independently in a modern, clean, fully-equipped 24-foot travel trailer FOR FREE on a small ranch in Santa Fe County. Wooded, private, and serene setting, 25 minutes from Santa Fe.
In exchange for free housing, caretaker will provide 60-70 hours monthly (15-18 hours weekly) of service - maintenance, improvements, and repairs of the main house, outdoor spaces, casita, barn, shed, grounds, corral fencing, chicken coop, and other outbuildings. Some weekly ranch animal care. Equine experience is greatly preferred. A love of animals and respectful and loving treatment of animals is a must. Full time animal care while owners are occasionally out of town. Experience and skill with all aspects of building repair, maintenance, and construction is necessary.
Work schedule negotiable with two days off weekly. Vacations shall be approved in advance, with 4 weeks off yearly and 4 4-day weekends per year, plus major holidays, hours made up in advance or pay rent for time away. Must be physically fit and able to work outdoors during all seasons. Must be physically fit, able to lift 65 lbs, and able to work outdoors during all seasons.
There will be no rental monies paid by caretaker.
Caretaker will place a $500 deposit on the living unit.
Electricity, WiFi, propane, and septic tank upkeep will be paid by caretaker. Water is free, however, it will be caretakers’ responsibility to run water from main house (well) to fill water storage tank at trailer.
A reliable 4WD is needed as this property is in a mountainous area in Santa Fe County.
Application, screening, background, credit, reference checks, and interviews will be extensive and will take at least two weeks. Approval will take time. Once approved, arrangements and lease will be month-to-month until owner is satisfied with: caretaker accountability, reliability, consistency, skills with repairs/upkeep/improvements, follow through, initiative, character, tidiness and organization, trustworthiness, pleasant personality, and ability to work independently with little supervision.
This is an opportunity to participate in and enjoy creative management over a beautiful space in the mountains of northern New Mexico.
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One pet will be considered.
Application:
Send resume, job history, references, horse experience, email, and phone number.
