Equine Support - Farm

Bob Moore Auto Group•Norman, OK

2d•Onsite

About The Position

Equine Support is responsible for daily care of horses, equipment and facilities. This role involves general horse care, equipment and facility maintenance, including daily feeding and watering, stall cleaning, and operation of farm equipment. The position also requires observation of horses' health, leading mares, and maintaining a neat, clean, and professional work environment. General farm upkeep and maintenance, such as repairing fences and feeders, are also key responsibilities.

Requirements

High school diploma/GED or an equivalent number of years of education and experience.
Must be self-motivated and self-managed.
Strong organizational skills required.
Knowledge of machines and tools used in farm operations.
Knowledge of equestrian facilities, horse stables, and farm operations.
Knowledge of animal behavior and breeding practices.
Ability to work indoors and outdoors including heat, cold, sun, and rain.
Ability to work long hours during breeding season.
Good interpersonal, time management and organizational skills.
Good written and verbal communication skills and the ability to understand verbal and written instructions and warning labels.
Ability to clearly communicate and follow directions.
Ability to prioritize multiple jobs.
Ability to work independently and/or as part of a team.
Regularly required to stand, walk, and talk or hear.
Use of hands and fingers, reaching, bending, sitting, lifting, climbing, stooping, kneeling, crouching, and driving and operating farm equipment.
Frequently exposed to neck flexion/extension, head/neck rotation, awkward shoulder/arm positions, and frequent and/or sustained awkward wrist positions.
Must regularly lift and/or move up to 25 pounds, and frequently required to lift up to 50 lbs. and occasionally required to lift in excess of 100 pounds with proper assistance.
Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision and distance vision.
Must be able to pass a drug/alcohol urinalysis and able to drive a vehicle.

Nice To Haves

Horse experience is a plus.
Working knowledge of Microsoft applications is a plus.

Responsibilities

General horse care, equipment and facility maintenance.
Daily feeding and watering of horses.
Daily cleaning of stalls.
Operation of farm equipment, such as tractor, spreader, gator, etc.
Daily cleaning of feed buckets, water troughs, automatic waterers, etc.
Observation of horses and their overall health.
Lead mares to and from stocks as needed.
All work is to be neat, clean, and professional.
Clean up after yourself and put all tools back where they belong.
Daily cleaning and tidying of barns and equipment.
General farm upkeep and maintenance, such as repairing fence, feeders, gates, etc.
Other duties and responsibilities as assigned.