Stablehand

Skidmore•Saratoga Springs, NY

6d•$20•Onsite

About The Position

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, including weekends (7:00 AM - 3:30 PM). Days off are Tuesdays and Wednesdays. Duties include cleaning stalls, feeding, watering horses, general barn maintenance, and related assignments. Occasional overtime hours due to absences and special weekend activities. This is a physically demanding position which requires attention to detail. SUMMARY Assist in the feeding and maintenance of horses and property and perform other duties as described below.

Requirements

High School diploma or general education degree (GED) and one year previous related work experience
Ability 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.
Ability to add and subtract, multiply, and divide in units of weights and measurements.
Ability 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.
Valid driver's license.

Responsibilities

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 needs
Daily cleaning of automatic water bowls
Maintain stalls with daily cleaning, manure removal and replacement of bedding
Organization of storage areas.
Repair stall floors when needed
Feed and water horses as required by staff
Clean arena which includes, but not limited to, such things as dragging, sweeping walls, cleaning mirrors, moving jumps and other related equipment
Generally clean stable area such as floors, office, restrooms and aisles
Drive tractor and use attachments as necessary for task
Make repairs to stalls or fences in an emergency which result from damage done by horses
Remove snow and ice from doorways to the extent that doors open and close properly. Utilize ice melt as necessary
Perform general groundskeeper duties as assigned and required
In special circumstances aid in the turnout or handling of horses as directed by supervisor
Have general knowledge and/or learn horse behavior and ailments. Report any suspicious or abnormal behavior to Director or Barn Manager
Maintain an interest in learning new ideas and incorporate new procedures when required
Ability to speak and listen effectively and respectfully with supervisors, customers, and employees of the College
Maintain an appropriate image and dress
Establish and maintain a high level of customer service