Ranger/Gardener

Ranger/Flower Gardener: Works as a member of the Office team, reports to Assistant Ranch Manager (Rettie Knowlton)

Key traits for success: interest in/love of gardening, independence, attention to detail, work ethic. Responsible for maintaining the perennial flower gardens and landscaping on the Ranch, as well as annual potted flowers. Duties include planting and maintaining flowerbeds and planters/baskets around the ranch, overseeing the planting of new trees and shrubs and their maintenance during the summer; weeding, watering, pruning, fertilizing, etc. The gardener/ranger also maintains, cleans, and stocks all bird feeders on the ranch with assistance from other members of the ranger crew. The Flower Gardener is responsible for guiding guests on certain hikes, along with regular ranger duties (e.g., guest transportation) as the gardening schedule permits. [see Ranger job description] They also support other teams as needed, including one day/week working with the Cabin Host team on housekeeping duties (Sundays). 

All Ranger staff work a 6-day work week with an average of 8 hours per day. They must be able to lift/carry at least 40 pounds.