Full time Stablehand
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The Department of Athletics, Fitness and Recreation at Skidmore College invites applications for a full time Stable Hand available in the College's Riding Program. Schedule is 40 hours per week, 7:00 AM - 3:30 PM, including weekends. Days off TBD but will be during the week. This is a physically demanding job with duties to include but not limited to cleaning stalls, feeding, watering horses, general barn maintenance, and related assignments. Occasional overtime hours due to absences and special weekend activities.Find out exactly what skills, experience, and qualifications you will need to succeed in this role before applying below.SUMMARYAssist in the feeding and maintenance of horses and property and perform other duties as described below.ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES includes the following. Other duties may be assigned within classification.Feed horses the prescribed grain and hay. This feed schedule will be in written form and is subject to change according to a horse's individual needsDaily cleaning of automatic water bowlsMaintain stalls with daily cleaning, manure removal and replacement of beddingOrganization of storage areas.Repair stall floors when neededFeed and water horses as required by staffClean arena which includes, but not limited to, such things as dragging, sweeping walls, cleaning mirrors, moving jumps and other related equipmentGenerally clean stable area such as floors, office, restrooms and aislesDrive tractor and use attachments as necessary for taskMake repairs to stalls or fences in an emergency which result from damage done by horsesRemove snow and ice from doorways to the extent that doors open and close properly. Utilize ice melt as necessaryPerform general groundskeeper duties as assigned and requiredIn special circumstances aid in the turnout or handling of horses as directed by supervisorHave general knowledge and/or learn horse behavior and ailments. Report any suspicious or abnormal behavior to Director or Barn ManagerMaintain an interest in learning new ideas and incorporate new procedures when requiredAbility to speak and listen effectively and respectfully with supervisors, customers, and employees of the CollegeMaintain an appropriate image and dressEstablish and maintain a high level of customer serviceQUALIFICATIONSTo perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCEHigh School diploma or general education degree (GED) and one year previous related work experienceLANGUAGE SKILLSAbility to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals. Ability to speak and listen effectively with supervisors/customers or employees of organization.MATHEMATICAL SKILLSAbility to add and subtract, multiply, and divide in units of weights and measurements.REASONING ABILITYAbility to apply common sense understanding to carry out instructions furnished in written or oral form. Ability to deal with problems involving a few concrete variables in standardized situations. Ability to utilize or learn basic computer functions.CERTIFICATES, LICENSES AND REGISTRATIONSValid driver's license.PHYSICAL DEMANDSThe physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities, or those not physically able, to perform the essential functions.While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to stand; walk, sit; use hands to finger, handle, or feel; reach with hands and arms; climb or balance; stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl; talk, hear, taste and smell. The employee must regularly lift and/or move up to 80 pounds with appropriate equipment and assistance.Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus.WORK ENVIRONMENTThe work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly exposed to wet and/or humid conditions, hot and/or cold conditions; moving mechanical parts. The noise level is usually moderate.The College reserves the right to reassign all personnel as necessary in the event of an absence or emergencyMay be required to attend employer sponsored classes or seminars aimed at improving skillsUnderstand proper use of chemicals used in the performance of position duties and be familiar with the Data Safety Sheets (SDS)May be required to work overtime or weekends with minimal noticeMay be required to have physical reassessment if performance is below standardAilments or Special Diets may require non-union workers to take charge of feeding and watering of certain horses.Hourly Rate: $19.77/hourRequired documents needed to apply:On-line applicationCover LetterResumeList of Three ReferencesEEO STATEMENTSkidmore College is committed to being an inclusive campus community and, as an Equal Opportunity Employer, does not discriminate in its hiring or employment practices on the basis of race, color, creed, religion, gender, age, national or ethnic origin, physical or mental disability, military or veteran status, marital status, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, genetic information, predisposition or carrier status, domestic violence victim status, familial status, dating violence, or stalking, or any other category protected by applicable federal, state or local laws.Employment at Skidmore College is contingent upon an acceptable background check result.CREATIVE THOUGHT MATTERS.