Ranch Hand / Stall Cleaner

Zayante Creek Equestrian Center is looking for a motivated, self-starter that is willing to work hard, and enjoys working with horses. Job responsibilities include feeding twice daily, stall cleaning, handling horses to turn out and blanket, arena maintenance, and general ranch maintenance. Schedule is Wednesday thru Sunday, 7:30 am to 4:30 pm, with lunch break from 12:00 to 1:00.

Successful candidates will have:

- At least 1-2 years of experience working on a ranch with horses and/or livestock.

- Excellent organizational and time management skills.

- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills with a friendly nature.

- General maintenance experience of fixing fences and repairing water pipes.

- Bilingual is a plus.

Successful candidates will be:

- Detail-oriented, organized, and efficient.

- Reliable, punctual, and self-motivated.

- Able to work collaboratively as part of a team.

- Experience with horses.

Compensation: Based on Experience, starting $17.00 to $20.00/hr.

Requirements:

- Must be able to lift up to 135lb bales of hay and 50lb tubs while cleaning stalls

- Must be able to stand for long periods of time.

- Must be able to perform duties with repetitive wrist and arm motion, with or without accommodation.

- Must be able to work in all weather conditions.

- Must have a current drivers license and reliable transportation.