Ranch & Estate Caretaker
Ranch & Estate Caretaker
Job ID: 41993
Location: Whitefish, Montana
Category: Skilled Trades
Employment Type: DH Pay-Over-Time
A privately owned ranch and estate in the Whitefish area is seeking a dependable and self-motivated Property Caretaker to help maintain its beautiful grounds, buildings, and facilities. Set against the backdrop of northwest Montana, this well-maintained property combines rural charm with high standards of care, offering a unique opportunity to work in a peaceful setting where craftsmanship, stewardship, and attention to detail are valued. The ideal candidate enjoys hands-on work, takes pride in maintaining exceptional properties, and is committed to preserving the beauty and functionality of the ranch for years to come.
Starting Salary: Up to $80K annually, based on qualifications and experience
Schedule: This is a Full-Time position where occasional evenings, weekends, holidays may be required to support family visits, weather events, property emergencies, or alarm notifications
Essential Functions and Duties:
- Maintain the ranch, buildings, grounds, roads, fences, and infrastructure to the highest standards
- Perform preventative maintenance and repairs on ranch equipment, vehicles, and property systems
- Complete general maintenance projects, including light carpentry, plumbing, electrical, painting, irrigation, and seasonal upkeep
- Monitor property conditions, coordinate contractors, and maintain maintenance records, equipment schedules, and inventory
- Assist with landscaping, tree care, snow removal, wildfire mitigation, livestock oversight, and other seasonal ranch operations
- Prepare the property for family visits, respond to security system alerts and property emergencies, and help ensure a safe, clean, and well-maintained environment
Qualifications:
- Experience in ranch, estate, farm, property, or facilities maintenance with strong mechanical aptitude and heavy equipment operation experience
- Working knowledge of general maintenance, including carpentry, plumbing, electrical, irrigation, equipment repair, and property upkeep
- Basic computer and smartphone proficiency
- Physically capable of lifting 50+ pounds and working outdoors year-round in varying weather conditions
- Driver's License and clean driving record
- Ability to pass a background check and pre-employment drug screen
Preferred Qualifications:
- Experience on a private estate or ranch, along with skills in welding, fencing, small engine repair, forestry management, wildfire mitigation, or pasture management
Get in touch! Call or text Morgan at LC Staffing at 406-295-1362.
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