Laborer/Hostler (Part-Time) (Vacancy)

AREA OF FOCUS FOR THE JOB AND SPECIFIC FOCUS AREA RESPONSIBILITIES

This position will work directly with the Police Mounted Unit. Under immediate supervision, the position duties will be responsible for attending to the health, care, medical, feeding and well-being of the animals in the Mounted Unit and maintaining sanitary conditions within the horse barn. The primary work location for this position is in the horse barn and in an outdoor work environment. Performs related duties as required.

Direct experience working with horses is strongly preferred for this position.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES

Relevant experience includes grooming, evaluating the animal for medical concerns/issues (teeth/mouth inspections, hoof inspections, cut/abrasion care) and administering medications prescribed by a veterinarian. Additional relevant experience includes maintaining sanitary conditions of a horse barn and stalls, to include daily cleaning of the stalls, the removal of soiled hay, mats, and bedding; maintaining of paddocks and exercise arenas, maintaining horse saddles, pads, and bridles, and preparing horses for riding.

DESCRIPTION/LISTING/ESTIMATED DURATION OF THE SELECTION PROCESS

Applications for this position will be submitted to the Department of Public Safety for review. The selection process for this position may take approximately one to three months. The entire selection process includes a criminal background check, additional record checks and verification, one or more interviews, a polygraph or voice stress analysis for verification, and a pre-employment drug test (if applicable based on the City of Columbus’ Drug-Free Workplace Policy). Applicants who advance beyond the interview process must complete a detailed personal history questionnaire in order to continue in the process for this position.

Applicants not selected may pursue other open positions with the City of Columbus and reapply at any time.

All Division of Police employees must comply with the Division's tattoo policy.
 The tattoo policy requires that Division personnel: 
 1. Division personnel shall have no tattoos on the head, neck, or hands unless they are cosmetic in nature (for example, wedding bands, eyebrows, eyeliner, etc.) and otherwise conform with and do not violate the Division’s grooming and appearance policies.
 2. Division personnel shall have no tattoos anywhere on their body that depict obscene, gang-related, extremist, or otherwise offensive images, which may bring the Division into disrepute.

Assists skilled and semi-skilled workers, construction crews, and maintenance crews in performing daily work assignments;

 

Upkeeps areas including mowing and edging, picking up trash, raking leaves, cleaning windows, and/or removing ice and snow from steps and walkways;

 

Cleans up work area after completion of a job;

 

Plants, weeds, and waters flowers, shrubs, trees, and lawns;

 

Performs minor maintenance on equipment, grounds, and buildings;

 

Lifts and moves heavy materials (e.g., soil, gravel, etc.);

 

Drives a vehicle to transport coworkers and/or work materials;

 

Completes simple reports as required by supervisor;

 

May operate powered hand tools such as saws and drills.

Any experience and training which would provide the Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities listed in this job class specification.

 

Possession of a valid driver’s license may be required for some positions.

Recruitment #: 26-3682-V6

Employment Type: Part-Time (Regular)

Should you have questions regarding this vacancy, please contact:

Mark Gramlich

Department of Public Safety

Division of Police

120 Marconi Blvd. #779

Columbus, Ohio 43215

P: (614) 645-4201

E: [email protected]

The City of Columbus is an Equal Opportunity Employer