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Ranch Hand

Full Time
  • Full Time
  • Sisters, OR
  • $18 – 25/hr. USD / Year
  • Salary: $18 – 25/hr.

Website The Roundhouse Foundation

To apply please email a cover letter, resume and three references to jobs@roundhousefoundation.org

 

Title:    Ranch Hand

Status:        Full-time, hourly, non-exempt

Hours:        Up to 40 hours/week, schedule assigned monthly, weekends and evenings may be required

Reports to: Facilities Manager

About the Roundhouse Foundation & Pine Meadow Ranch

Pine Meadow Ranch Center for the Arts & Agriculture (PMRCAA), a program of The Roundhouse Foundation, is a 260-acre working ranch serving as a learning lab for conservation, regenerative agricultural practices and creatively supporting economic development in a rural community.  The Ranch also hosts a seasonal artist in residence program.  The vision of the PMRCCA i​s to improve the well-being of people and place through the arts, stewardship, and sustainable agriculture, with the goal of preserving the land, views, and other assets of the historic ranch for years to come.

The Roundhouse Foundation is a private family foundation based in Sisters, Oregon, with a mission to support creative projects and organizations through art, environmental conservation, social services, community leadership, and education. ​The Foundation’s vision is to create a positive impact through collaboration in communities by encouraging creative problem solving, supporting innovative programming, and stimulating the economy. ​Roundhouse Foundation employees embrace and advance the common values of the organization: community enrichment, cross-generational support, arts and cultural awareness, and catalyzing change.

Position Overview

The Ranch Hand reports directly to the Facilities Manager. This position performs work related to the day- to-day operations and maintenance of PMRCAA, as well as livestock care. The Ranch Hand is responsible for maintaining a safe, clean environment for the entire property, including buildings, homes, barns, greenhouse and other Ranch and Foundation structures.  In addition, this position works closely with the agricultural program performing duties aligned with regenerative agricultural and forest practices.

Duties

Work with cattle and other livestock, monitoring overall health and care of ranch animals
Regular maintenance, repair, and cleaning of PMRCAA facilities and equipment
Assist with operation and maintenance of all irrigation equipment: including pumps, pivots, wheel lines, hand lines, big guns and individual irrigation lines and systems throughout the property.
Groundskeeping & landscaping including mowing, planting, pruning, weeding, and raking.
Load and unload bulk materials using heavy equipment and trailers.
Fence repair
Operate and maintain tools and equipment in an acceptable manner as directed by Facilities Manager
Pasture work, such as planting and dragging.
Tree felling, firewood cutting.

Maintain vehicles, equipment, and tools.
Pickup and disposal of all debris, litter and clutter left on grounds and in and around buildings.
Instructing or aiding visiting guests in competency with tools; welder, plasma cutter, chop saw as directed.
Additional duties as assigned – this is a multi-faceted environment and priorities, and work focus are dynamic and varied.

Minimum Qualifications

Aged 16 years +
A valid driver’s license.
Ability to follow directions and prioritize tasks.
Dependable and punctual, available to work when needed.
Committed to responsible land stewardship and has a basic understanding of land management and groundskeeping work.
Hands-on team player, who is self-motivated and able to work independently.
Interested and willing to learn about the integration of arts and farming/agricultural practices.
Ability to interact respectfully with people of diverse backgrounds, perspectives, and cultures.
A personal style characterized by humility, flexibility, self-awareness, accessibility, curiosity, humor, a sense of urgency, and the ability to work with grace under pressure.  Personal qualities of honesty, transparency, integrity, and credibility.

Desired Qualifications

AA degree or 2-3 experience working in facilities, ranching, and/or farming.
Experience in livestock care and management.
Familiarity with construction, metalworking, carpentry trades, and/or livestock management/production agriculture.
Experience working with tractors and machinery such as chainsaws, log splitters and lawnmowers.
Basic welding skills
General understanding of agricultural and residential irrigation systems
Ability to operate chop saw, nail guns, etc.

Compensation

Hourly rate of $18 – 25 commensurate with experience.

Working Conditions

Consistent outdoor exposure including varying temperatures and conditions.
Ability to lift 50+ pounds.
Physical activity of all kinds daily

Background check & Drug Testing

We are a community-centered organization, and all of our staff conduct significant outreach to schools, social service centers, and other partner organizations. In addition, our facility (which houses both Roundhouse Foundation main offices and Pine Meadow Ranch Center for Arts & Agriculture) is a drug-free workplace. PMRCAA is a working ranch with safety-sensitive positions that would be dangerous if performed under the influence of drugs or alcohol. Roundhouse Foundation requires all new staff members to satisfactorily pass a background check, driving record check and pre-employment drug screen for the safety of employees, community partners and visitors.  Therefore, employment is contingent upon successful completion of a pre-employment drug screen, background and driving record check.  All employees may be subject to reasonable suspicion drug and alcohol testing.

Mandatory COVID Vaccine Policy

In an effort to provide and maintain a safe workplace, effective October 2021 Roundhouse Foundation will require all new hires to provide proof of vaccination to the RHF HR Office.  This policy is to safeguard the health of our employees and their families, our clients and visitors, and the community at large from COVID-19.  Except as provided by state law, all employees are required to receive COVID-19 vaccinations as a condition of employment unless a reasonable accommodation is approved.  A full copy of the policy can be provided upon request.

Nondiscrimination Statement

Our policies and practices provide equal opportunity to all qualified individuals in leadership, staffing and service, regardless of race, ethnicity, national origin, citizenship status, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, disability, age, religion and any status protected by law.

 

To apply for this job email your details to jobs@roundhousefoundation.org

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