Ranch Hand

Ranch & Lodge Operations – Multiple Positions Available

Ruggs Ranch | Heppner, Oregon

Ruggs Ranch is seeking dependable, hardworking individuals to join our ranch and lodge operations team. We have multiple positions available with work primarily centered around the lodge, hunting preserve, and surrounding ranch property.

This is a hands-on position with a wide variety of responsibilities. The right candidate will be comfortable working outdoors, taking direction, solving problems, and helping wherever needed. Mechanical, construction, equipment operation, and general maintenance skills are a major plus, but we are willing to train the right people.

Responsibilities Include

• General maintenance and upkeep of the lodge, buildings, and grounds
• Cleaning and maintaining lodge vehicles and trucks
• Feeding and watering birds throughout the hunting preserve
• Filling and maintaining dog water stations in the field
• Mowing fields and maintaining ranch grounds
• Fence repair and general ranch maintenance
• Assisting with equipment, buildings, and mechanical repairs
• General cleaning and upkeep of lodge facilities
• Preparing and maintaining areas used for hunting and ranch operations
• Assisting with daily ranch and lodge operations as needed
• Other general ranch, lodge, and property maintenance duties

Ideal Candidate

We are looking for someone who is:

• Dependable and willing to work hard
• Comfortable working outdoors in varying weather conditions
• Self-motivated and able to work independently
• Willing to learn new skills and take direction
• Comfortable working around dogs, livestock, and game birds
• Mechanically inclined and experienced with tools and equipment (a major plus)
• Able to perform physical, hands-on work
• A team player who takes pride in keeping the property and facilities in good condition

Previous ranch, farm, construction, mechanical, landscaping, hunting, or outdoor work experience is helpful but not required. We are willing to train the right person.

What We Offer

• On-site housing available
• Hands-on training and opportunity to learn a wide range of ranch and property maintenance skills
• Work in a unique Eastern Oregon ranch and hunting environment
• Variety of work rather than the same routine every day
• Opportunity for the right individuals to become an important part of our year-round ranch and lodge operation

Multiple positions are available.

If you are dependable, hardworking, enjoy working outdoors, and aren't afraid to get your hands dirty, we'd like to hear from you.

**To apply, please Send resumes and a brief description of your experiences to [email protected]

Pay: $30,000.00 - $60,000.00 per year

Work Location: In person