Horse Farm Laborer

JOB DESCRIPTION: We are in search of someone with at least two years of local experience with mares and foals. Experience with lay-ups is also helpful, but not required. The position also entails working in the horse stables to make sure they maintain cleanliness and organization.

Hours: Six days a week, weekends required, 7:00-4:00 (1 hour for lunch)

Ideal candidates will not have any other horse industry obligations such as sales, other farm jobs, etc.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

· Clean and muck out horse stalls.

· Make sure the water buckets and filled and cleaned.

· Groom and brush horses.

· Turning out horses and bringing them in.

· Clean barn and equipment.

· Maintain fences.

· Other tasks as required.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

· Be able to work outside regardless of weather conditions.

· Must be friendly with animals and able to work with them.

· Must be able to walk, stand, climb stairs, bend, stoop, kneel, crouch, reach and climb a ladder.

· Work without direct supervision, work alone or with a team.

· Don’t be afraid to get your hands dirty.

· Must be able to lift, push, and pull heavy weight.

Job Type: Full-time

Salary: From $15.00 per hour

Benefits:

Dental insurance

Employee discount

Health insurance

Health savings account

Life insurance

Paid time off

Retirement plan

Vision insurance

Schedule:

8 hour shift

Experience:

Equine: 1 year (Required)

License/Certification:

Driver's License (Required)

Work Location: In person