Property Caretaker/Rancher (Live-In)

Location: Canton, GA (Northeast Canton)
Schedule: Full-Time, Monday–Friday, 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM
Accommodations: On-site newly built cottage (single occupancy)
Relocation: Relocation expenses covered; if needed
Compensation/Benefits: Annual salary based on experience - benefits available for the right person

A private 72-acre equestrian estate in Northeast Canton, GA is seeking a highly skilled, hands-on Property Manager/Rancher for an immediate full-time, live-in role. This is a non-riding position supporting a peaceful property with retired PRE and Warmblood show horses, rescued minis, and a donkey. The owner lives onsite; no boarders or off-property travel required. The ideal candidate has extensive horse experience, strong property management and equipment skills, and the ability to work independently while communicating proactively with the owner.

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Equine Care & Barn Management (should be knowledgeable/confident around horses, though this is not hands-on with the horses)

• Daily care for retired and special-needs horses/minis (feeding, watering, turnout, hand grazing, meds, health checks)

• Grooming, bathing, clipping, braiding (running/French), fly spray upkeep, and leg wrapping (standing/polo)

• Stall and barn cleaning, sweeping, organizing, and resetting all work areas

• Maintain fly spray system; refill and clean nozzles seasonally

• Handle minor barn repairs and coordinate outside service providers as needed

• Prep truck and trailer (tires, safety checks) before shows or travel

• Maintain manure areas, feed rooms, tack, and overall barn organization

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Property & Grounds Management

• Mow pastures, paddocks, runs, arena areas, and all non-landscaper property zones; maintain lake and creek areas as directed.

• Operate the John Deere 5100R and all farm equipment safely; weed fence lines and barn areas.

• Remove dead trees when safe and coordinate tree service as needed; move debris to burn pile and maintain burn pile areas.

• Perform general property repairs, including fencing (replace/paint boards) and pressure washing.

• Manage lighting—replace bulbs in all dwellings, barn, and shop; monitor lake levels.

• Handle routine maintenance for vehicles and machinery (cars, trucks, vans, tractors, Gator, batwing, arena drag, horse trailer) and transport them for servicing.

• Ensure all equipment and quads remain in safe working order.

• Perform ant, rodent, wasp, and bee control; oversee annual or as-needed flea/tick spray for dog runs and common areas.

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Property Oversight & House Support

• Take daily trash from the main house to the barn dumpster; pick up and deliver packages.

• Escort and grant access to service providers; schedule property services only after consulting with the owner.

• Perform weekly guest house checks (HVAC, leaks, toilets, basement, and cleaning needs).

• Change AC filters across all buildings and maintain service schedules for 11–12 units.

• Track and coordinate septic pumping for all residences and the barn.

• Monitor the pool, maintain proper water levels, and oversee service performance.

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Qualifications

• Minimum of 8 years’ experience in a barn or ranch environment

• Strong farm, tractor, and equipment operation skills

• Physically capable of performing daily property and barn work

• Highly mature, self-motivated, and does not require micromanagement

• Excellent communication skills and strong reliability

• Valid driver’s license with a clean background check

• Good judgment in deciding when to self-perform tasks versus call vendors

• Experience maintaining large properties, pastures, and fencing

• Comfortable living onsite in a single-occupancy cottage
• Must maintain a professional, drama-free demeanor at all times while working and living onsite.