Job Description: Hansen Agri-PLACEMENT is Assisting an established Ag Employer with their search for an Ag Accounting Manager. The Ag Account Manager reports to the Financial Controller and the CFO-Corporate. The Ag Account Manager is responsible for developing and deploying effective accounting strategies across the country that ensures Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP) & International Financial Reporting Standards (IFRS) compliance, Statutory External Reporting, Local & Group Audit, CGC reporting, Periodic tax filing and reporting.

QUALIFICATIONS:

- Construction background in cement, steel, or even electrical would all be a plus
- Current farm and ranch experience needed
- Experience with pivot irrigation is a plus, will train those that are mechanically inclined
- Strong communication skills, work ethic, and a good attitude is a must
- Ability to work independently as well as knowing the value of teamwork
- Mechanically inclined with some welding skills and strong maintenance skills are required


JOB DESCRIPTION:

Hansen Agri-PLACEMENT is looking for Construction Assistant in the construction of grain bins and/or pouring cement for diverse construction, farm, and cattle operation in south-central Nebraska that is going through some expansion. Looking for someone with good communications skills to join the owner as a team. 3-5 years experience in construction and or farming and cattle is preferred, but willing to do some training for the right person who has solid references. The operation is looking to continue the expansion of the entire enterprise. Employer's ideal person would be one that would or could consider being more than just an employee, the right person could be a partner or even ownership for the right person down the road. Individual needs a positive attitude and is forward-thinking and willing to be diverse and willing to jump in and assist wherever needed during peak demands either on the construction side, or assist and work with the farm/cattle, especially during harvest time. The operation is in a great location on a bus route with a great school system. Salary will be determined by experience you bring to the table along with stability and references. Benefits will be negotiated for the right person and his needs.

QUALIFICATIONS:

- High School degree or G.E.D.
- Minimum 2 years Commercial Spray experience preferred
- State of Illinois Commercial Pesticide Applicator license preferred
- CDL or ability to obtain
- Ability to work well independently
- Mechanically apt

JOB DESCRIPTION:

Hansen Agri-PLACEMENT is assisting an Independent Agronomy Services Operation seeking an experienced Custom Applicator for their Central Illinois location. Ideal individual will have a minimum 2 years of commercial spray experience under their belt, some fertilizer spreading experience, will have a CDL to help with trucking, can do some equipment maintenance and will enjoy working independently most of the day during busy season.

This is a family-run operation with a brand new RoGator Sprayer/Spreader combo as well as other John Deere Spray equipment. Average annual acres sprayed will be 15,000-20,000 acres. Average weekly hours around 45 per week.

***EMPLOYER IS LOOKING TO HIRE IMMEDIATELY***NORMALLY NO SPRAYING IN DEC/JAN/FEB LIKE OTHER AG COMPANIES IN THE AREA***LOTS OF FREEDOM AND FLEXIBILITY WITH THIS EMPLOYER.

QUALIFICATIONS:

- Equipment operation experience
- Experience with modern farming practices; GPS, auto-steer and variable rate
- Hard working, team player, strong communicator, self-starter, high morals, good ethics, motivated, and honest
- General equipment maintenance experience is needed
- Experience with fabrication, carpentry, and welding
- Cow/calf experience with willingness to jump in and assist when needed is a must
- Experience feeding, calving, fencing, and animal health are a plus

JOB DESCRIPTION:

Hansen Agri-PLACEMENT is searching for a qualified Farm Assistant in central Nebraska. Need to have experience and interest in both cows and farming, someone with strong farming skills that prefers working on the crop side, but is willing to work with the cow side as needed. This is a diversified operation and person needs to be willing to jump in and help where and when needed, whether is it working with the cows such as calving, winter feeding, and processing. The current focus is for someone assisting with planting to harvest on the crop side. Farm also has new heated shop for comfort during winter and maintenance. This is a progressive operation that will provide a family friendly atmosphere for long term employment. Housing near the farm is available. The area has great schools located on a bus route. Wages and benefits will be negotiated and dependent on overall experience and references.

QUALIFICATIONS:

- Diverse farm and cattle background needed
- Sprayer, planting and harvesting experience required
- Experience with Green-Star guidance systems
- Backgrounding experience would be a plus and feedlot and cattle handling experience welcomed
- Doctoring skills are a plus, but also experience to spot and diagnose health issues
- Arc, Acetylene Welding and fabrication a plus
- Strong equipment maintenance and operation skills a must
- Person needs to be honest and of good character
- Experience operating a semi is needed (local hauling only), CDL is a plus or willing to get

JOB DESCRIPTION:

Hansen Agri-PLACEMENT is searching for a good Farm/Feedlot Assistant for this northeastern Kansas producer. The person will need to have a general farm and livestock background and be flexible and willing to jump in where and when needed. This person needs to be above average in character and personal ethics. Willing to do some training for the right person, but still need to be diverse, solid, and current in working with cattle and equipment.

QUALIFICATIONS:

- Solid experience preferred
- Need to be self-motivated as well as having good communication skills with staff and ownership
- Must have CDL class A with a clean driving record
- Able to pass a drug and alcohol screening
- Most trucking is within 200 mile radius of headquarters home at nights.
- Willing to assist in all areas of the farm, from raising the crop, storing, cleaning, packaging, and shipping of the crop


JOB DESCRIPTION:

Hansen Agri-PLACEMENT is searching for a Truck Driver / Farm Operator for a Colorado/Wyoming operation. Strong farming skills would be a plus with a willingness to jump in as needed. Currently looking for someone skilled in truck driving, wants to be home at nights. Most hauling is within a 200-mile radius of the farm. Need to have a Class A CDL, pass a drug test, and have a good driving record. Must have both written and oral communication skills need with the ability to follow directions. Pay will be determined by experience and encourage all to apply if you are currently working with an organic operation, but also would consider most anyone with good driving skills that have some agriculture knowledge, good job stability, and references are preferred. Location is family friendly, with great schools, and other recreational activities a short distance away.

Qualifications:

- Equipment operation, repair, and maintenance experience is preferred
- Hard-working, team player, strong communicator, self-starter, high morals, good ethics, motivated, and honest
- Willingness to jump in and assist when and where needed is a must
- Manure application and management along with record-keeping experience a plus
- CDL is required, or have the ability to attain

Job Description:

Hansen Agri-PLACEMENT is representing a large dairy located in the state of New York who is searching for an Equipment Operator and also their shop maintenance team when not in the field. Someone who has excellent communication and motivational skills to work amongst our team of crop employees. Will work with crop manager as well as shop manager to help complete routine maintenance and repairs on equipment. The person will work with other employees as a team to maintain all equipment and the shop is kept clean and in good working order. Will work with the team to complete the preparation of land, planting, spraying, and harvesting of crops on time to achieve maximum yield and quality in the best interest of the dairy. Location is just a few miles from town that is a very nice community that is complete with modern school, many places to eat, banks, car dealers, gas, shopping, grocery store, etc. Also located next to a State Park with great hiking and great scenery for the outdoor enthusiast. The salary will be determined by experience and negotiated with benefits as needed. Willing to train and work with the individual even if you have minimal experience but grew up in a farm setting. Also if you can show good stability and work ethic through your references, we want to talk to you.

QUALIFICATIONS:

- Need good experience operating Ag or heavy equipment
- Good preventative maintenance and general repair skills
- Dependable and a self-starter
- Good communication skills

JOB DESCRIPTION:

Hansen Agri-PLACEMENT is searching for a good Equipment Operator for this south central Nebraska manure hauling and spreading business. Need dedicated self-starter who knows equipment operations, preventative maintenance and general repair. This employer is operating nice new equipment, so they need to hire someone that knows how to care for it. Need to be a good communicator, hardworking and have a good attitude. Busiest time is fall through the spring, enjoy time off during the summers to spend time with your kids. Choice or option of living in several communities pending what fits best with your family, schools, spouse working, etc. E.O.E in search of dependable and skillful operators, Salary & Benefits is dependent on stability, experience, and references.

QUALIFICATIONS:

- Need good experience operating Ag or heavy equipment
- Good preventative maintenance and general repair skills
- Dependable and a self-starter
- Good communication skills

JOB DESCRIPTION:

Hansen Agri-PLACEMENT is searching for a good Equipment Operator for this west central Nebraska manure hauling and spreading business. Need dedicated self-starter who knows equipment operations, preventative maintenance and general repair. This employer is operating nice new equipment, so they need to hire someone that knows how to care for it. Need to be a good communicator, hardworking and have a good attitude. Busiest time is fall through the spring, enjoy time off during the summers to spend time with your kids. Choice or option of living in several communities pending what fits best with your family, schools, spouse working, etc. E.O.E in search of dependable & skillful operators, Salary & Benefits is dependent on stability, experience, and references.

QUALIFICATIONS:

- 2-3 years of experience in the mechanical field or education paired with experience will be considered
- Routine maintenance and general repairs
- Basic understanding of farm machinery, welding & fabrication
- Understanding of electrical, hydraulic & diesel systems
- Promote safe work habits & work environment
- Self-motivated and consistent to arrive at work on time and ready to meet the day, with a great attitude
- Demonstrate a high level of motivation and leadership, working independently or with a team
- Responsible for ordering parts and maintaining the inventory of parts, supplies while keeping service records current
- Good communication with owners as well as other Full time and part employees
- Valid driver’s license

JOB DESCRIPTION:

Hansen Agri-PLACEMENT is searching for an experienced Farm Mechanic for this Northern California employer. Responsibilities include maintaining, diagnosing and repairing farm machinery and vehicles. Work will be performed both in an equipped shop setting and in the field with a well-stocked service truck. The individual will be expected to maintain a safe, clean and functional work area. Maintain service records. Maintain and repair farm equipment and machinery including tractors, implements, and combines. Maintain and repair farm vehicles and packing shed components. Maintain a tidy, safe and organized workspace in the farm shop and surrounding areas. Maintain communication with management regarding the status of all shop operations and potential problems. Above average shop, service truck, good equipment, and nice community to raise a family. This is an excellent opportunity for a long-term position with salary being determined by experience, stability, and references. The employer would like to hear from all that would like to consider Northern California as home.

QUALIFICATIONS:

- 5+ years experience working as mechanic
- Need experience in preventative maintenance as well
- Good communication, work as team, and/or individual. Supervise as needed. Also, good record-keeping is a necessity on equipment and inventories
- Salary is open to negotiation to hiring the best
- Ability to work on variety of equipment such as Case, John Deere, and others. Nice Shop & Service Truck that is well equipped

JOB DESCRIPTION:

Hansen Agri-PLACEMENT is assisting this North-Central Montana employer is searching for experienced and dedicated Farm Equipment Mechanic and Maintenance Person. Looking for a person who has experience work with all types of equipment for small grain farming operation. Equipment will range from trucks, tractors, air drills, and other support equipment. Most equipment is in good condition and we try to keep it that way. This is a larger farming operation of mostly small grains and fallow work which will involve around 80% mechanics and 20% operations. Wages will depend on experience, education, stability, and reference that you bring to the table. Great location to raise a family in a smaller rural community.

QUALIFICATIONS:

- Solid experience preferred
- Previous management and supervisory experience required
- Need to be self-motivated as well as having good communication skills with staff and ownership
- Willingness to be a hands on and highly organized with attention to detail in coordination of crop and labor schedules
- Willing to assist in all areas of the farm, from raising the crop, storing, cleaning, packaging, and shipping of the crop
- Must have CDL class A with a clean driving record
- Able to pass a drug and alcohol screening
- Most trucking is within 200 mile radius of headquarters

JOB DESCRIPTION:

Hansen Agri-PLACEMENT is searching for an Organic Farm Supervisor for a Colorado/Wyoming operation. The position will be to maximize the quality and diversified output of the organic farm areas. Said employee will maintain, coordinate, and participate in the cultivation of fallow land, preparation of land for crop planting, weed control, pest control, fertility, and harvesting of crops. Documenting daily field activities, operate equipment, general maintenance and cleaning on tractors and implements, documenting maintenance and cleaning in appropriate logs, maintain equipment operation log daily by paper or electronically, and others tasks as needed. Will also need outstanding written and oral communication skills to convey information, gather and disseminate information, and problem solve. Pay will be determined by experience and encourage all to apply if you are currently in management or supervisory capacity of an organic operation and would consider for your next career step. Good job stability and references preferred. Company will consider traditional crop production farm manager who doesn't have an organic background but has an interest in organic farming. Location is family friendly, with great schools, and other recreational activities a short distance away.

• Perform timely preparation of monthly journal entries.
• Assist with compilation and review of monthly balance sheet account reconciliations for timely completion.
• Manage prepaid accounts monthly journal entries and reconciliations.
• Review the preparation of the fixed asset schedules.
• Prepare and review journal entries for intercompany transactions.
• Assist with sales reporting requirements and prepare commissions calculations.

-2+ years experience with Seed Cleaning Equipment
-2+ years of Supervisory Experience
-Experience with Loading/Unloading Rail is a Plus
-Mechanically Inclined
-Must have excellent Communication and Customer Service Skills
-Must have Organizational Skills
-Must have the ability to stand for long periods at a time

Minimum Qualifications
- B.S. Degree
- 5 years’ work experience
- Series 3 Certification (obtainable upon hire)

Knowledge & Skills
- Crop and livestock production processes
- Grain pricing and contracting procedures
- Agricultural economy and industry trends
- Verbal and written communication
- Preparing budgets, proposals, agreements, reports and email communications
- Self-motivation, organization, planning, and time management

A focused and motivated consultant will have a high degree of time and travel flexibility. Having an agricultural background is preferred. Relocation is not required for this position.

• High school graduate or GED required.
• Associate’s or bachelor’s degree in animal science preferred.
• Employee supervision, management, training, and scheduling experience.
• Understanding of factors that influence cattle health, reproduction, growth, and production.
• Experience with Microsoft Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Dairy Comp, and feed management software.
• Experience with AI breeding and synchronization programs.
• Cattle observation, physical exam, and diagnostic skills.
• Previous experience working with cows including, heat detection, sickness, lameness, and treatments.
• Ability to operate farm machinery.
• Must have a valid driver’s license.
• Inventory / Supplies experience
• Computer skills
• Record keeping skills

1. 1. Dairy Staff Scheduling, Training, and Supervision. – Herd, Feeding, Milking, Manure Barn, Maternity, Calf, Bedding, and Maintenance. Herd Manager will work closely with employees to schedule daily work routines. Effectively delegate work and responsibility to the employees to help insure the professional growth of each employee as well as efficient labor use of all staff. Act as a team leader and provide training to employees to ensure they perform their duties safely, efficiently, and effectively. Participate in the evaluation of performance for employees. Help develop and monitor procedures and protocols to be established across the dairy. Provide positive re-enforcement for satisfactory performance and redirection for areas of performance shortcomings. Develop agendas and lead staff meetings and Participate in the hiring, on-boarding, and termination of employees.
   2. Caring for all cattle including: Vaccinating and dry-off of cattle. Routine sorting and moving of cattle from barn to barn and/or group to group. Pregnancy check, synchronization and heat detection programs, and cattle breeding. Reading aerobic culture plates and assigning and performing mastitis treatments. Hoof trimming and footbath programs. Observation of cattle for heats, sickness, lameness, mastitis, or any abnormality and treating according to established protocols. Sick and fresh cow programs which includes temperatures, observation, analysis, palpating, and checking for DA’s. Maintain cow identification – tagging. Feed, water, and milk down animals. Fill-in for herd staff days off/vacation.On call occasionally for night emergency.
   3. Herd Management responsibilities include: Manage herd health, milk production, and reproduction. Monitor and address any deficiencies in the cow environment – ventilation and cooling, bedding, feed and water availability, stocking density, manure scraping, and cleanliness. Monitor parlor and barns for facilities or equipment needing maintenance and repair and assign and train maintenance staff in repair methods. Monitor feed bunk management, commodity shed cleanliness and management, and feed inventories. Utilize EZ Feed to enter ration and dry matter changes and to adjust feed amounts for heifers and far off dry cows. Utilize Dairy Comp for herd management and maintain herd production records. Recommend culling decisions. Work with contract heifer grower on health, growth, reproduction goals, and heifer movements. Create and update management spreadsheets. Communicate regularly with owners on progress towards goals and areas of opportunity. Order supplies and maintain inventories.
   4. Operation of small equipment. Skid loader – for pushing up feed and moving down cows. Other duties as assigned.

Education/Experience
- A degree or certificate in Animal Science/ Dairy Science is desirable but not required.
- Successful candidate will have experience with dairy cattle and doctoring of sick cows.

Practical Skills
- Strong organizational skills and attention to detail.
- Accuracy of record keeping, data entry, and reporting.
- Ability to communicate preferably in English and Spanish.
- Professionalism in the workplace.

Job Description

Hansen Agri-PLACEMENT is representing a large dairy facility located in Idaho who is searching for a well qualified Herdsman for their operation. The Herdsman is responsible for the general care and health of the cattle at the facilities that they oversee.

Key Responsibilities:

Minimum Requirements

- Minimum of 2 years relevant experience is required.
- Degree in Dairy/Animal Science OR 4+ years of applicable experience in lieu of degree.
- Good computer skills with specific knowledge of Microsoft Excel, PC Dart or other dairy herd management software.
- Valid driver’s license.

Desirable Qualifications

- Direct experience with on-farm animal activities (non-milking), calf experience is desirable
- Cattle reproduction knowledge

Capabilities and Behaviors

- Lives and displays the Company Values and behaviors at all times in their day-to-day ways of working.
- Professional attitude
- Strong work ethic
- Multi-tasking ability and strong organizational skills
- Good communication skills
- Willingness to learn
- Flexibility with respect to job responsibilities and consistently determined to be an effective team member


Job Description:

Hansen Agri-PLACEMENT is representing a dairy who is searching for a qualified Herdsman for their operation. This position’s primary focus is to support company initiatives by coordinating daily farm activities related to an elite genetics program. General responsibilities include supporting calf care, donor flow and synchronization, and close work with other team members.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

- Coordinate calf care, including vaccinations, feeding, and health and tissue samples
- Ensure the coordination of day-to-day operations of donor herd, including synchronization programs, scheduling of flush/IVF of donors, data flow and recording
- Scheduling/management of recipient herd, including coordination of health testing, recipient flow (number of recipients needed), and data flow related to recipients
- Maintain ideal biosecurity and practices with the donors and calves
- Other duties as assigned.

QUALIFICATIONS:

- Solid agriculture background in Ranching, working with wean to yearlings, and heifer development
- Good animal husbandry skills, ability to identify sick, and doctor animals
- Heat detection, A.I. and ability to keep detailed records are all a plus
- Passion for Range Management, cattle performance, and breeding up
- Ability to build and repair new and existing fence and electric fence
- Able to work independently and as a team, keeping busy and having a good head on your shoulders
- Knowledge of Savory Grazing System and feed efficiency unit
- Heavy Equipment operation experience is a plus
- Willingness to assist with calving, and jump in when needed is a plus

JOB DESCRIPTION:

Hansen Agri-PLACEMENT is assisting this northeast Arizona Ranch in finding a strong Ranch Assistant. Primary duties are working as a Herdsman over a Wean to Yearling operation with steers and heifers. Steers are grazed for 90 days, duties would include 700 to 1000 heifers that would take you all the way to the following fall when they are sold mostly as bred heifers. Needing to hire a good employee; well rounded, good attitude, strong communicator and team skills. Ranch uses Horses and ATVs. Needs person able to build new fence and repair existing fence, work with electric fence, water wells (electric/gas), pipelines, repair and maintain property and equipment. Ranch grazes year around, no haying, just moving supplement tubs and attending to yearlings and the ranch itself. Need to be self-starter and keep motivated, but also able and willing to take direction. Willing work by himself or with others. Position has two houses as year is divided between two ranch locations. Ranch is somewhat isolated so will take special person that can adjust to limited cell phone and internet use, also history shows it is difficult raising children in this position as the year is split between two different school districts. Benefits package is flexible to fit your needs and salary will be dependent upon experience.

Minimum Qualifications (Education/Experience):
- A degree or certificate in Animal Science/ Dairy Science is desirable but not required.
- Dairy management or training in the dairy industry (2-5 years)
- Supervising experience (1 year)
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities Required:
- Understanding of artificial insemination
- Knowledgeable of disease and injury treatment and calf pulling
- Knowledgeable in dairy nutrition
- Ability to motivate employees
- Ability to work with all types of people
- Ability to communicate with a broad spectrum of individuals
- Knowledge of milking procedures
- Knowledge of and use for Dairy Herd Improvement Records
- Ability to speak Spanish is a plus

Job Description

Hansen Agri-PLACEMENT is representing a large dairy facility located in Idaho who is searching for an Operations Manager to oversee the day to day operations of the dairy. The dairy operations manager will be asked to supervise the herd, technicians, day-to-day operations of the dairy, and upkeep of the facilities. Characteristic Duties and Responsibilities for this position are as follows:

Management of the Dairy Herd (50% of time): Supervising employees in all phases of the dairy, including:

Qualifications:

MUST HAVE CURRENT DAIRY EXPERIENCE TO BE CONSIDERED FOR THIS POSITION

Duties and Responsibilities

• Providing leadership & oversight for the various teams on the dairy – Herd health, calf raising, and milking parlor
• Ensuring a complete labor force at all times
• Overseeing new employee recruiting, hiring, and training
• Monitoring adherence to protocols and procedures
• Implementing any changes to protocols and procedures
• Keeping records of performance as requested
• Monitoring of cow health through visual observation and activity system
• Assist with basic barn & parlor maintenance
• Keeping a neat and orderly facility
• Other duties as required

MUST HAVE CURRENT DAIRY EXPERIENCE TO BE CONSIDERED FOR THIS POSITION

- Leadership / motivational skills
- Supervising skills
- AI breeding experience a plus
- Strong Herd Health experience
- Ability to speak Spanish a plus


Job Description:

Hansen Agri-PLACEMENT is representing a large dairy in Wyoming who is seeking an Operations Manager for their operation. This position will assist the Dairy Manager in overseeing operations and employees which could include any of the following (depending on candidate's level of experience): Sand bedding in cross vent and freestall buildings, sand lane and settling ponds operations, calf barn bedding and cleaning, open lot maintenance, overall facility maintenance, and overall equipment maintenance. Welding, electrical and mechanical skills important. There is no financial responsibilities involved with the position, but Operations Manager may need to maintain accurate inventory, order supplies, and check on costs. May also be responsible for being on call at night. Knowledge of the day to day operations of a dairy is a plus. Organization and neatness is expected. Spanish is a plus. The right candidate can grow into the feedmill / feed manager.

Key responsibilities include:

QUALIFICATIONS:

- Experience with cow/calf, small feedlot is a must .
- Good equipment Operator w/ experience on GPS/Variable Rate Prescription Farming.
- Good maintenance skills are needed, a shop lead or strong experience is a strong preference.
- Able to take direction, Have a good attitude, communication, and be dependable.
- Prefer experience with precision Ag equipment as currently use extensive Auto Steer, Variable Rate prescription farming in seed, fertilizer, manure, and irrigation application.
- Willing and able to get CDL, but at minimum, clean record and must have 3+ years of driving experience w/ Semi.

JOB DESCRIPTION:

Hansen Agri-PLACEMENT searching for a qualified all-around Cow/Calf, Feedlot, and Farm Assistant for a strong family-oriented operation in northeastern Nebraska. Need to have experience and interest in both cows/feedlot (60%) and farming (40%). This is a progressive operation that can provide good opportunities now and down the road. The position provides a family-friendly atmosphere for a couple with children and raising a family. This is a diversified operation and the person needs to be willing to jump in where and when needed. The large shop is equipped with both heat and air-conditioning. Good location for a spouse to find employment too as located on a major highway with good access to population centers. Pay, of course, is dependent on experience.

QUALIFICATIONS:

- Prefer but not require candidates with experience living and working on high country ranch operations
- Knowledge and hands on experience with livestock; ranch has horses, bison possibly some cattle
- Knowledge and hands on experience with mountain flood irrigation, haying and fencing
- Proper care of equipment, regarding operating and maintaining
- Mechanical knowledge and skills preferred
- Operate trucks for snow removal
- Willingness to take direction and be a good communicator
- Strong work ethic and willingness to perform assigned duties, which may require extra effort
- Ability to maintain good relationships within community
- Take pride in what you are doing
- If spouse is employed, prefer she has experience with equine; working with horses, training, animal health, feeding, etc.

JOB DESCRIPTION:

Hansen Agri-PLACEMENT is searching for a qualified Ranch Assistant or Couple to help oversee this northwestern Colorado ranch for a long-time absentee owner. This is a hands-on position that requires performing all the activities to support this mountain ranch family retreat. Duties include maintenance and upkeep of roads, trails, fencing, irrigation, ranch buildings and equipment. Will also be responsible for transportation, travel and running errands as need to support ranch activities. A major focus of this position will be repairs and maintenance of fencing and equipment. Wife, if willing will assist in areas of their equine operation and other duties include performing activities to support livestock, maintenance, upkeep of ranch property and equipment operations. Beautiful location and need a Ranch Assistant or Spouse/couple who understands long winters and rural environments. Need to be friendly and outgoing as this is a retreat for the owners and they want to feel relaxed while using the property. Searching for a long-term Ranch Assistant or Couple who have friendly outgoing personalities, and who are team players with no drama and who provide a clean and tidy appearance of the ranch at all times. If spouse wants to work, she would be employed 5-6 months, between May 1st - October.

QUALIFICATIONS:

- Prefer candidates with experience living and working on high country ranch operations
- Knowledge and hands on experience with livestock; ranch has cattle, horses and bison
- Spouse needs experience with equine; working with horses, training, animal health, feeding, etc.
- Knowledge and hands on experience with mountain flood irrigation, haying and fencing
- Proper care of equipment, regarding operating and maintaining
- Mechanical knowledge and skills preferred
- Willingness to take direction and be a good communicator
- Strong work ethic and willingness to perform assigned duties, which may require extra effort
- Ability to maintain good relationships within community
- Take pride in what you are doing

JOB DESCRIPTION:

Hansen Agri-PLACEMENT is searching for a well-qualified Ranch Caretaker Couple for this Ranch located in northwest Colorado. This position will be the care and upkeep of the owner's main residence home; mowing, landscaping, weed control, and general mechanical repairs as well as property upkeep. Will be a direct report to the Ranch GM to assist and free him up for other duties when time allows. Ranch background is a plus, but all-around skills will prevail. Desired skills and attributes include: Carpentry, electrical, plumbing, and mechanical skills consistent with property maintenance; familiarity with and ability to operate the ranch machinery; ability to communicate well with the General Manager; attention to detail, high standards in work quality. Other responsibilities include: Grounds maintenance, including general pickup of corral, barn, shed, house, and other structure maintenance and repair, lawn care, general maintenance, working with contractors and keeping them on course and care of landscaping. Wife will assist husband and will also be responsible for owner transportation, travel and running errands as needed to support owners main residence. Couple needs to be friendly and outgoing as this is a retreat for the owners and they want to feel relaxed while using the property. Spouse will assist in washing dishes, laundry, grocery getter, etc. Both need to have a good attitude, honest, dependable, and self-motivated. Great location that is quiet to enjoy nature, all four seasons, and abundant wildlife, yet close enough to the city for shopping and supplies, or even skiing if you desire. Salary will be determined by experience, skill set, stability, and references.