Full-Time Ranch Hand – Exotic Game Ranch

Overview Private exotic game ranch in Athens, Texas is looking for one dependable, hard-working ranch hand to maintain the property and support daily wildlife and land management operations. This is a true outdoor job with a wide variety of tasks. Duties • Daily cleanup of outdoor areas, walkways, patios, driveways, and around shop/barn • Mowing, brush clearing, and trail maintenance throughout the ranch • Fence inspection and maintenance (repair wire, tighten posts, clear brush along fence lines) • Fill and maintain wildlife feeders (protein, corn, etc.) on schedule • Clean road culverts and drainage ditches as needed • Clean, maintain, and properly store all ranch power equipment and tools • Keep workshop/barn and surrounding areas clean, safe, and organized • Basic care of ranch utility vehicles (golf carts, mules, RTVs, etc.) • Light handyman tasks and minor repairs • Assist with other ranch support tasks as needed • Proactive attitude—spot and fix or report issues quickly Experience • Prior supervising experience in farm or ranch settings is highly desirable. • Strong mechanical knowledge including equipment repair, welding skills, and familiarity with farm machinery is essential. • Hands-on experience with animal husbandry practices such as feeding routines, health monitoring, and handling various species is preferred. • Proficiency in operating forklifts and heavy equipment safely is preferred. • Ability to use hand tools and power tools effectively for repairs or maintenance tasks. • Experience in agriculture or horticulture environments demonstrating growing expertise is advantageous. • Basic math skills are necessary for measurements related to feed calculations or land measurements. • Physical stamina for heavy lifting and long hours outdoors in varying weather conditions is essential. This role offers a fantastic opportunity for motivated individuals passionate about agriculture to grow their skills while contributing meaningfully to our ranch operations! What We’re Looking For ✓ Strong work ethic and reliability (references will be checked) ✓ Experience with ranch work, land maintenance, fencing, or operating equipment strongly preferred ✓ Comfortable running mowers, tractors, chainsaws, weed eaters, etc. ✓ Strong mechanical knowledge including equipment repair, welding skills, and familiarity with farm machinery is essential. ✓ Ability to work independently with common sense ✓ Respect for tools, equipment, property, and animals ✓ Physical stamina for heavy lifting and long hours outdoors in varying weather conditions is essential. ✓ Clean background check required What We Offer • Respectful, low-drama environment on a beautiful East Texas exotic game ranch • Occasional weekend on-call rotation (compensated if called in) • $3,200 per month (negotiable based on experience) • Paid holidays • Accrued PTO and sick leave (earned bi-weekly) • All tools and equipment provided • Regular schedule: Monday–Friday 7:30 AM – 4:00 PM Pay: $18.00 - $21.00 per hour Expected hours: 40 per week Benefits: • Paid time off Experience: • ranching: 3 years (Required) Location: • Athens, TX 75752 (Preferred) Work Location: In person