Cordillera Metro District is looking for part-time and full-time barn hands. Weekend availability preferred.
Job Duties
Care for horses and their environment. Provide maintenance of equestrian facilities.
Essential Functions
Distributes feeds, replenishes water, bedding.
Cleans stalls, pastures, facilities.
Waters horses and measures, mixes, feed and feed supplements.
Hand walks horses daily to and from stall/pastures.
Unloads and stores supplies.
Follows policies, instruction, and procedures given from the Barn Manager.
Reports potentially unsafe conditions.
Uses equipment and materials properly, including, if trained by supervisor, the 4x4, skid-steer, and tractor.
All other duties as assigned
Qualifications
Horse experience preferred.
Must be able to inspect stables, paddocks, and horses for cleanliness.
Inspect horses for evidence of disease or injury, notify boarder and/or vet if medical attention is necessary. Assist veterinarian or owner in treatment of horse as necessary.
Horse nutrition- hay quality, types of grains, supplements.
Horse behavior- horse handling including difficult horses, horse vices, horse safety, etc.
Competencies
Ability to use measuring device and read fractions.
Driver’s License Required.
Able to use various hand tools
Ability to lift and also push overhead, pull and/or move up to 75 pounds independently.
Special Requirements
Work environment - Environmental conditions are 50% inside and 50% outside.
Physical demands - Physical ability to stand and walk for the majority of the shift.
Miscellaneous Info
To apply or learn more, please contact Fernanda Bazani at fbazani@cordillerametro.org. Resumes are welcomed, but an application is required. Please find the application with the Job Details.
