- Salary
- $15+/hr
- Location
- Sewanee, TN, TN, US
- Education
- High School
- Source
- GovernmentJobs
Description
Primary Function: Support Barn Manager in the daily horse care and facility operations.
This position receives direct supervision in which assignments and instructions are clearly and regularly explained. Completed assignments are routinely reviewed by supervisor for correctness.
Position Appointment Details:
- Career Band: NE3
- Hourly position
- Full-Time
Typical Duties & Responsibilities:
- Assist with the daily basic care of all horses including, but not limited to: feeding, watering, and turning in/out.
- Assist in maintaining the cleanliness of the stalls, aisles, feed, and storage areas.
- Assist with stable and facility maintenance including internal barn structures, fences, paddocks and pastures, arenas, and storage buildings.
- Assist with farm vehicle/machinery maintenance.
- Must be able to work weekends, holidays, and overtime as needed.
Judgement Required:
Performance of the essential duties of this position is dependent upon independent ingenuity and developmental efforts.
Machines & Equipment Used:
Operate farm equipment
Personal Interaction/Communication:
- Student Contact: Frequent; assisting visitors, answering questions, resolving problems
- Internal: Frequent; assisting visitors, answering questions, resolving problems.
- External: Periodic; assisting visitors, answering questions, resolving problems; interacting with vendors and contractors.
Education:
High school diploma or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
Experience:
1-2 years of related experience.
Job-Related Skills:
Operate farm equipment.
Has the ability to identify sick and injured animals; identify plants that need watering; read an instruction sheet and interpret a map. Additionally, can set up and maintain a temporary electric fence.
Licenses & Certifications:
Valid Driver’s License.
Working Environment:
Work is generally completed outside.
Physical Requirements:
- Must be able to stand for extended periods of time.
- Must be able to walk for extended periods of time.
- Must be able to climb (many stairs, ladders).
- Must be able to crawl and or kneel.
- Must be able to push and/or pull objects.
- Must be able to navigate steep and rough terrain.
- Must be able to use feet for repetitive tasks.
- Must be able to use hands for repetitive tasks.
- Must be able to lift between 51-100 pounds (Heavy work).
- Must be able to carry between 51-100 pounds (Heavy work)