Benefits:
401(k) matching
Dental insurance
Health insurance
Opportunity for advancement
Paid time off
Vision insurance
About the Role
Metate Ranch is an 800-acre private desert oasis — pristine wilderness, dramatic canyons, lush natural palm oases, and miles of Jeep and hiking trails. As the Ranch Facilities & Land Management Steward, you’ll trade fluorescent lights for open skies and take on the hands-on care of one of the Coachella Valley’s most breathtaking properties.
This is a highly physical, outdoor role where you’ll maintain trails, improve facilities, and care for the land in a rugged desert environment. You’ll work independently while collaborating with a small, dedicated team at Desert Adventures — the premier outdoor adventure company in the Coachella Valley since 1988.
If you’re mission-driven, skilled, and thrive on meaningful, hands-on work, this is the job for you.
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What You’ll Do
Maintain trails and land: Trim vegetation, clear debris, restore trails after storms, and keep the property pristine.
Operate equipment: Safely use a compact tractor, Gator (ATV), generators, and other ranch tools.
Care for water features: Remove arrowweed and reeds, maintain ponds and creeks, and keep pumps functioning.
Event support (secondary): A few times per week during peak season, assist with event setup, décor, lighting, campfires, and post-event cleanup.
Maintain facilities: Perform general repairs, maintain irrigation and plumbing, handle basic low-voltage electrical work, and build or repair picnic tables, handrails, and walkways.
Ensure security: Remove trash and graffiti, keep restrooms clean and guest-ready, and maintain a visible presence on the property.
Support improvement projects: Participate in trail upgrades, event space improvements, and long-term property development.
What We’re Looking For
Experience in one or more of the following:
Military service (logistics, equipment operation, or fieldwork)
Park operations or natural resource management
Trail building or outdoor recreation
Facilities maintenance or construction
Skilled trades (carpentry, plumbing, electrical, welding)
Groundskeeping or landscaping (as part of a broader skill set)
Other Requirements:
Physically capable of strenuous outdoor labor: hiking rugged terrain, lifting up to 75 lbs., climbing ladders, and working in desert conditions (heat, wind, cold).
Able to work independently and as part of a team.
Valid driver’s license with a clean record.
Must pass pre-employment and random drug and alcohol testing (we are a drug-free workplace).
Why Join Us
$28 — $30/hour + overtime during peak season ($55K–$60K)
401(k) with employer match
Competitive health benefits (medical, dental, vision)
Paid PTO and sick leave
Flexible summer schedule
A clear growth path to Director of Ranch Operations & Land Management
This is not just another maintenance job — it’s your chance to be the steward of an extraordinary desert property where every day brings new challenges, meaningful work, and the satisfaction of seeing the direct results of your effort.