Equestrian Farm Laborer

Maryville College•Rockford, TN

8d•Onsite

About The Position

Provides excellent care for the horses at the Maryville College Scots Ridge Farm, a 98-acre boarding, show barn and equestrian training facility. This position must be an effective and positive communicator, capable of communicating with board clients, students, parents and guests, and managers in a respectful, courteous, and professional manner.

Requirements

High school diploma or GED
Experience with farm/landscape operations and machinery
Knowledgeable and experienced in horse related care and stabling needs.
Ability to attain a Tennessee Driver’s license and reliable transportation is required.
Ability to navigate all areas of the farm – move between buildings, climb stairs, walk long distances over uneven ground, climb in and out of large farm equipment, stand for long periods of time.
Must be able to work a varied shift that may include before and after hours, weekends, and holidays.
Stamina for the physical demands of supervising horse care and oversight of large equine facility
Ability to stand, walk, sit, use hands to operate tools or controls, reach arms above head. Also stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl
Vision (close, distance, color, peripheral) as well as depth-perception and ability to adjust focus.
Hearing – must be able to listen to surroundings for personal and animal safety.
Equestrian – able to mount and dismount, ride all manner of horses, handle unexpected situations under-saddle and on the ground.
Ability to lift, carry, and move 50 pounds regularly and without assistance.
Ability to use tractors, mowers, spreaders, small engines, ATVs, graders, and hand tools.

Responsibilities

Assists as directed with complete horse care to include stall cleaning, paddock care, and distributing hay, feeding, watering, and providing appropriate turnout and blanketing for horses according to the posted feed and turnout charts.
Reports changes in horse condition (lameness, illness, weight gain/loss and off feed) to Farm Crew Leader.
Identifies, reports to Farm Crew Leader, and remediates safety issues involving horses, people, and equipment.
Intervenes in situations as needed to ensure that all horses are safe, clean, healthy, and as stress free as possible.
Administers medications and provides necessary first aid and basic medical treatments as prescribed.
Retrieve horses from pastures, paddocks or stalls and hold horses for veterinarian or farrier if needed.
Uses all farm equipment in a safe manner including tractors, ATVs, mowers, spreaders, graders and small tools.
Reports need for repair of equipment such as tractors, mowers, spreaders, and small engines to Farm Crew Leader.
Ability to communicate effectively with Scots Ridge team members and customers.
Regular and punctual attendance is required.
Other roles/duties will be assigned as necessary to assist the College in the attainment of the goals set forth and the enhancement of a positive, respectful learning environment for all staff, faculty, and students.