Position Summary

This position is responsible for overseeing day-to-day property operations, including land management, wildlife programs, guest accommodations, equipment, and facility maintenance. This role leads a small team while coordinating multiple priorities across the property. The position requires strong organization and a hands-on approach, along with the ability to manage resources, maintain equipment, and ensure a high-quality experience for guests.

Position Responsibilities

• Crider Foods requires all employees to comply with and support all Food Safety and Quality policies, programs and procedures to ensure our products meet and exceed consumers’ expectation.
• Oversee day-to-day management and upkeep of all property assets, including timber, food plots, roads, ponds, fencing, gates, and drainage systems.
• Plan and coordinate land improvement activities such as planting, fertilization, bush hogging, and general maintenance.
• Monitor overall property conditions and implement improvements to maintain quality and usability.
• Execute the wildlife management program in alignment with the contracted biologist’s plan.
• Coordinate habitat improvements including food plots, bedding areas, water sources, and cover management.
• Support harvest strategies and population control efforts while maintaining accurate records of wildlife activity and habitat work.
• Serve as the primary point of contact between ownership and the biologist and report on wildlife conditions and observations.
• Partner with the Lead Guide to support hunting operations, including preparing and maintaining stands, blinds, access routes, and hunting areas.
• Ensure lodging and property readiness for guests and assist with scheduling logistics and overall guest experience.
• Manage all property equipment, including tracking condition, coordinating repairs, and overseeing vendor relationships.
• Develop and maintain preventative maintenance schedules to ensure equipment reliability and uptime.
• Supervise and lead a team of approximately five employees, including scheduling work, assigning tasks, and providing training and accountability.
• Oversee maintenance of the lodge and all facilities, ensuring utilities, systems, and structures are fully operational.
• Coordinate repairs, upgrades, and general facility improvements.
• Develop and execute weekly and seasonal work plans aligned with property goals.
• Manage supplies, materials, and inventory while coordinating priorities with ownership.
• Enforce safe work practices, including proper operation of equipment and handling of fuel and chemicals.
• Ensure compliance with all applicable regulations and standards.
• Drive performance against key operational goals, including property condition, equipment uptime, guest satisfaction, wildlife program execution, and budget performance.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Essential Skills and Experience

• 5+ years of experience in property management, land management, agriculture, wildlife management, or related fields.
• Hands-on experience operating, maintaining, and troubleshooting equipment (tractors, implements, UTVs, etc.).
• Basic mechanical knowledge with the ability to perform routine maintenance and minor repairs.
• Experience coordinating land improvement activities such as planting, fertilization, and general grounds maintenance.
• Working knowledge of wildlife and habitat management practices preferred.
• Proven ability to lead and supervise a small team, including scheduling, task assignment, and performance accountability.
• Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities and adapt to changing needs.
• Ability to plan and execute work independently with minimal oversight.
• Strong problem-solving skills and attention to detail.
• Comfortable working outdoors in varying weather conditions and physical environments.
• Ability to lift, carry, and perform physical labor as needed.
• Strong communication skills with the ability to coordinate with ownership, vendors, and external partners.
• Valid driver’s license and ability to operate company vehicles and equipment safely.

Physical Demands and Work Environment

· Able to walk and stand, use arms and legs for long periods of time including wrist turning and finger manipulation.

· Employee stands frequently with tasks requiring consistent bending, stooping, kneeling, or crawling to complete; Lift, carry and push/pull occasionally of up to 50 pounds is required.

· While performing the duties of this job, the employee may be exposed to extreme temperature conditions.

· Job locations can be consistently 40 degrees or below.

· The noise levels at work are moderate to loud and hearing protection is required.

General Sign-Off: The employee is expected to adhere to all company policies and to act as a role model in the adherence to policies. The company reserves the right to modify, interpret, or apply this job description in any way the company desires. This job description in no way implies that these are the only duties, including essential duties, to be performed by the employee occupying this position. This job description is not an employment contract, implied or otherwise. The employment relationship remains “AT- WILL.” Qualified employees who, because of a physical or mental impairment that significantly limits a major life activity, require a reasonable accommodation to perform the essential functions of this position should notify their Manager or Human Resources.

Food Safety Sign-Off: All team members at Crider Foods must adhere to our food safety requirements and must report food safety problems to management. All attempts should be made to ensure that the written and digital records are documented at the time the activity is performed, legible, clear, concise and suitably authorized (not falsified) by those undertaking monitoring (documented work tasks). This position may be responsible for the inspection and verification of records.

“We are an equal opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, pregnancy, age, national origin, disability status, genetic information, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law”.