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Alyeska Resort

Biking & Hiking Trail Crew

Girdwood, AK · On-site

$18/hr

Are you ready to spend your days working in the beautiful outdoors? Do you have a passion for ... From $18 per hour ✅ Employee Housing for a small fee live and play where you work ✅ Flexible ...

General Nutrition Centers

Sales Associate - PT

Wasilla, AK · On-site

$13.50 - $18.25/hr

Join us in empowering others to Live Well! What We're Looking For: At GNC, we celebrate the fact ... Frequently required to use repetitive hand-to-finger motions and reach with hands and arms.

General Nutrition Centers

Sales Associate - PT

Soldotna, AK · On-site

$15.25 - $20.75/hr

Join us in empowering others to Live Well! What We're Looking For: At GNC, we celebrate the fact ... Frequently required to use repetitive hand-to-finger motions and reach with hands and arms.

General Nutrition Centers

Sales Associate - PT

Anchorage, AK · On-site

$14.25 - $19.50/hr

Join us in empowering others to Live Well! What We're Looking For: At GNC, we celebrate the fact ... Frequently required to use repetitive hand-to-finger motions and reach with hands and arms.

Central Peninsula Hospital

Occupational Therapist

Soldotna, AK · On-site

$43.75 - $57.75/hr

CHT or 4 years of hand experience * Demonstrated proficiency in acute care rehabilitation, and ... Click here to see why Alaska is an amazing place to live & work! Ready to make a difference? Apply ...

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How much do live in ranch hand jobs pay per hour?

As of Jul 17, 2026, the average hourly pay for live in ranch hand in Alaska is $18.73, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $15.53 and $20.96 per hour, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What is the difference between Live In Ranch Hand vs Ranch Worker?

AspectLive In Ranch HandRanch Worker
CredentialsExperience with livestock, basic farm skillsSimilar, often no formal certifications required
Work EnvironmentOn-site, living at the ranchOn-site or nearby, may commute daily
Employer & Industry UsageCommon in ranching operations, especially large-scaleBroader, includes seasonal or part-time workers

The main difference is that a Live In Ranch Hand resides on the ranch and performs daily livestock and farm duties, often with housing provided. A Ranch Worker may work on the same ranch but might not live on-site and could have more flexible or part-time hours. Both roles require similar skills, but the live-in aspect distinguishes the Ranch Hand as a full-time, on-site employee.

What are live-in ranch hands?

Live-in ranch hands are workers who reside on a ranch property and assist with daily operations such as caring for livestock, maintaining equipment, repairing fences, and other general ranch work. Their responsibilities can vary depending on the size of the ranch and the types of animals or crops present. Living on-site allows them to respond quickly to emergencies involving animals or property. Compensation often includes room and board in addition to a salary or hourly wage.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive as a Live In Ranch Hand, and why are they important?

To thrive as a Live In Ranch Hand, you need practical knowledge of animal husbandry, equipment operation, general maintenance, and basic first aid, often gained through hands-on experience or vocational training. Familiarity with tools like tractors, fencing equipment, and sometimes livestock management software is typically required. Reliability, strong work ethic, adaptability, and effective communication are valuable soft skills for this role. These skills ensure the smooth operation of the ranch, animal welfare, and successful teamwork in a demanding environment.

What are some typical daily responsibilities for a Live In Ranch Hand, and how does the role interact with other ranch staff?

A Live In Ranch Hand's daily responsibilities often include feeding and caring for livestock, maintaining fences and equipment, cleaning barns or stalls, and assisting with seasonal tasks such as calving or haying. The role requires close collaboration with ranch managers, other ranch hands, and sometimes veterinarians to ensure animal health and efficient ranch operations. Effective communication and teamwork are essential, as many tasks are coordinated and require group effort, especially during busy periods. Flexibility and a willingness to pitch in wherever needed are highly valued in this environment.

What Does a Live-In Ranch Hand Do?

As a live-in ranch hand, your job is to oversee the herding and care of animals. In this role, you may also feed animals, perform various maintenance tasks, and otherwise help keep the ranch functioning. Live-in ranch hands may live in private or communal housing on or near the ranch grounds. You may work early, late, on weekends, or on holidays as necessary. This is a physically intensive role that often requires being on your feet for extended periods, lifting heavy items, and otherwise performing labor on the ranch. Some live-in ranch hands participate in additional tasks, such as escorting visitors, hosting shows and events, or traveling with ranch animals for various purposes.

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Infographic showing various Live In Ranch Hand job openings in Alaska as of July 2026, with employment types broken down into 78% Full Time, and 22% Part Time. Highlights an 100% In-person job distribution, with an average salary of $38,957 per year, or $18.7 per hour.

Remote Driving Janitor - Prudhoe Bay

NANA Management Services

Prudhoe Bay, AK • On-site, Remote

$16 - $20.75/hr

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Re-posted 7 days ago

Job description


This Remote Janitor position provides a variety of laundry attending, cleaning services and other related duties required to keep remote industrial housing facilities, food service areas, office facilities, or similar areas in a clean and orderly condition. This position will expedite product, supplies and equipment from camp to camp. All duties are to be performed in accordance with NMS' mission, vision, and values as well as housekeeping policies, practices, and procedures
Responsibilities
  • Cleans, vacuums, mops, or restocks hallways, stairways, offices, food preparation or break areas, kitchen areas or equipment, laundry rooms, clinics, living areas, work areas, off-site areas, common areas, restrooms, public areas, or other similar areas.
  • Cleans indoor and/or outdoor smoking areas.
  • Sweeps, mops, scrubs, strips, extract, waxes, buff, vacuums, etc. all types of floors.
  • Dusts both low and high areas. Wipes down or cleans various surfaces.
  • Uses appropriate equipment and cleaning solutions for all tasks.
  • Removes and properly disposes of discarded materials.
  • May compact trash.
  • Removes and transports trash to the appropriate disposal areas.
  • Remove linen, towels, and trash from various areas.
  • Restocks sleeping rooms and bathrooms, verifying that towels, sheets and blankets are available for each appropriate room.
  • May require cleaning of indoor and/or outdoor smoking lounges.
  • May change light bulbs and perform very light facility maintenance.
  • May keep building entryways free of snow and debris.
  • Participates in and supports corporate safety programs.
  • Responsible for extensive transport and delivery of a variety of items to and from sites.
  • Locates and distributes materials to specific areas manually or using handcart, hand truck and Tommy lift.
  • Other related duties may also be assigned.
  • Notify supervisor if safety and sanitation standards are not being met.
  • Other duties that are pertinent to the department or unit's success also may be assigned.
  • This position has no supervisory responsibilities.

Qualifications
  • High School Diploma or GED equivalent
  • At least one (1) year experience that evidences a working knowledge of commercial cleaning equipment and industrial cleaning processes.
  • At least one (1) year experience in commercial housekeeping.
  • Must pass all pre-employment contract requirements which may include but are not limited to: drug test, physical and fit for duty assessment and hearing test. Applicants not located near a testing facility are responsible for paying for travel to the nearest testing facility.
  • Must be able to cooperate and work as part of a team with fellow employees, customers and clients.
  • Must be able to make decisions in the moment with little to no supervision.
  • Must be able to be on your feet for 12 hours per shift for the scheduled rotation.
  • Must be able to live in dormitory style settings and meet cleanliness requirements of the remote camp.
  • Contract requires employees to speak, understand, read and write English.
  • Must meet and adhere to all safety guidelines and regulations set forth by the company and client.

CANDIDATES RESIDING OUTSIDE ANCHORAGE AREA:
Candidates residing in Alaska & the Lower 48 for any contract: For the purposes of pre-employment testing, Anchorage will be considered the point of hire (with the exception of drug testing, which will be conducted near the candidate's place of residence). Employee is responsible for any travel expenses and needed accommodations related to pre-employment tasks that need to be completed in Anchorage, AK. This includes, but is not limited to, any safety training requirements, required pre-employment testing and/or training such as physical, DOT physical/medical card, fit for duty, audiogram, and/or other testing required by contract/company (NSTC, APICC training, security licensing requirements, etc.).
Candidates residing in Alaska for Alyeska Contract: pre-employment testing will be scheduled near the candidate's area of residence within the state. The only exception is when the candidate lives in a region without the necessary service providers to complete all requirements.
Flights to Remote Locations: All employees are responsible for all expenses related to reporting to point of hire (Anchorage, AK) for scheduled trips paid for by the company for remote locations.
Working Conditions and Physical Requirements
Weather: Indoor/Outdoor. Frequently exposed to arctic conditions.
Noise level: Moderate to Loud
Description of environment: This is a remote camp setting. Employees must constantly be able to stand, sit, walk, climb, push, pull use hands and arms, stoop, kneel and crouch. Employees are occasionally exposed to fumes or airborne particles and may be exposed to toxic or caustic chemicals.
Travel: Must be able to travel by plane and/or bus to remote camps.
Physical requirements: Fit For Duty Test
  • Lift: Lift 50 lbs. from floor to knuckle x2
  • Lift: Lift 50 lbs. from floor to waist x 2
  • Lift: Lift 38 lbs. from floor to shoulders x 2
  • Carry: Carry 38 lbs. with two hands for a minimum distance of 30 feet x 2, self-paced.
    • Allow a 60 second rest period between carry tests.
  • Push: push horizontally with a peak force of 50 f-lbs. with two hands
  • Pull: pull horizontally with a peak force of 75 f-lbs. with two hands.
  • Stoop & Twist: Perform alternate cross over toe touches x 5 each side, self-paced but continuous.
  • Squat Test: Functionally squat x 5, self-paced but continuous.
  • Stairs: Climb up and down 12 steps x 15 for a total of 180 steps,
    • Allow 30 second rest after climbing up and down each set of 50 steps, self-paced.
  • Stairs & Carry: Climb up and down 10 steps x 5 for a total of 50 steps while carrying 38 lbs. in one hand and using the other hand to grasp a railing for safety, self-paced.
    • Allow a 60 second rest period after climbing up and down 25 steps while carrying.
  • Slanted Ladder: Climb a slanted ladder with 3 rungs x 3 repetitions for a total of 9 rungs, self-paced but continuous.

NMS Core Values
Safety guides our behavior.
Honesty and integrity govern our activities.
Commitments made will be fulfilled.
All individuals are treated with dignity and respect.
The environment will be protected and sustained.

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