Stablehand

The Department of Athletics Fitness and Recreation at Skidmore College invites applications for a full time Stable Hand available in the Colleges 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.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES includes the following. Other duties may be assigned within classification.

1. Feed horses the prescribed hay grain and supplements. This feed schedule will be in written form and is subject to change according to a horses individual needs.
2. Daily cleaning of automatic water bowls and water buckets.
3. Maintain stalls with daily cleaning manure and urine removal and replacement of bedding.
4. Organization of storage areas including but not limited to hay stalls feed rooms storage sheds and hay/shavings trailers.
5. Repair stall floors annually and when needed.
6. Clean and maintain indoor and outdoor arenas which include but is not limited to such tasks as sweeping walls kick-boards and bleachers moving jumps and other related equipment driving the drag attached to a tractor.
7. Generally clean stable area such as floors office restrooms and aisles.
8. Drive tractor and use attachments as necessary for tasks including but not limited to clearing the pit dragging the arenas and removing snow.
9. Maintain tractors by cleaning shavings and debris from exterior and from engine filling fuel tank and checking tire pressure.
10. Adhere to tractor safety standards everyday.
11. Make repairs to stalls or fences in an emergency which result from damage done by horses.
12. Remove snow and ice from doorways to the extent that doors open and close properly. Utilize ice melt as necessary.
13. Perform general groundskeeper duties as assigned and required.
14. Help maintain horse walker as directed by the supervisor.
15. In special circumstances aid in the turnout or handling of horses as directed by the supervisor.
16. Have general knowledge and/or learn horse behavior and ailments. Report any suspicious or abnormal behavior to Director or Barn Manager.
17. Maintain an interest in learning new ideas and incorporate new procedures when required.
18. Ability to speak and listen effectively and respectfully with supervisors customers and employees of the College.
19. Maintain an appropriate image and dress.
20. Establish and maintain a high level of customer service and adherence to safety standards.

QUALIFICATIONS

To perform this job successfully an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge skill and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE

High School diploma or general education degree (GED) and one year previous related work experience

LANGUAGE SKILLS

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.

MATHEMATICAL SKILLS

Ability to add and subtract multiply and divide in units of weights and measurements.

REASONING ABILITY

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.

CERTIFICATES LICENSES AND REGISTRATIONS

Valid drivers license.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities or those not physically able to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job the employee is regularly required to stand; walk sit; use hands to finger handle or feel; reach with hands and arms; climb or balance; stoop kneel crouch or crawl; talk hear taste and smell. The employee must regularly lift and/or move up to 80 pounds with appropriate equipment and assistance.

Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision distance vision color vision depth perception and ability to adjust focus.

WORK ENVIRONMENT

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job the employee is regularly exposed to wet and/or humid conditions hot and/or cold conditions; moving mechanical parts. The noise level is usually moderate.

• The College reserves the right to reassign all personnel as necessary in the event of an absence or emergency
• May be required to attend employer sponsored classes or seminars aimed at improving skills
• Understand proper use of chemicals used in the performance of position duties and be familiar with the Data Safety Sheets (SDS)
• May be required to work overtime or weekends with minimal notice
• May be required to have physical reassessment if performance is below standard

Ailments or Special Diets may require non-union workers to take charge of feeding and watering of certain horses.

Hourly Rate: $20.31/hour

Required documents needed to apply:

• On-line application
• Cover Letter
• Resume
• List of Three References

EEO STATEMENT

Skidmore College is committed to being an inclusive campus community and as an Equal Opportunity Employer does not discriminate in its hiring or employment practices on the basis of race color creed religion gender age national or ethnic origin physical or mental disability military or veteran status marital status sex sexual orientation gender identity or expression genetic information predisposition or carrier status domestic violence victim status familial status dating violence or stalking or any other category protected by applicable federal state or local laws.

Employment at Skidmore College is contingent upon an acceptable background check result.

CREATIVE THOUGHT MATTERS.