Stable Hand - Full-Time

Description:

Our Stable Hand ensures stalls, arenas, and the barn area are kept clean, and the horses are fed, watered, and turned out for exercise. The Stable Attendant reports to the Barn Manager. The Menlo Circus Club was founded as a family club for social and recreational purposes in 1923. We have Equestrian, Swimming, and Court Sports as well as fine dining and entertainment. The Club has a rich tradition in the Equestrian sport. We have boarding, English-style riding programs, and a competitive show group known as "The Circus”.

Must have unrestricted ability to work in the United States.

• Full-Time
• Pay $20.00 to $26.50 hourly, plus full health benefits, time off, and free meals. Pay depends on experience.
• Weekend work required

Requirements:

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Maintains a clean and well-kept stable area.
• Cleans stalls and adds bedding as needed.
• Follows strict feeding and watering instructions.
• Keeps water bowls, buckets, and feeding areas clean.
• Assists with the daily exercise turnout of horses.
• Assists with grooming the horses.
• Keeps barns, corrals, and arenas tidy: sweeping, raking, and watering.
• Coordinates tasks with grooms to ensure the horses are clean, healthy, and comfortable.
• Report any horse health, injury, or abnormal behavior issues to the Barn Manager.
• Adheres to established Club Equestrian department rules and regulations.

SKILLS AND QUALIFICATIONS

• Ability to work with and around horses
• Reliable, hard-working
• Excellent attention to detail
• Ability to contribute to the team environment
• Ability to work varied hours, weekends, and holidays as needed.

EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE

• Prior horse handling experience and working in a barn/stable setting.

ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS

• Ability to be on feet for up to 85% of shifts.
• Ability to lift/carry/push/pull objects that weigh up to 75 pounds
• Able to bend, stoop, squat, kneel, twist, turn, climb, and use hand tools for prolonged periods.
• Requires working inside and outside and may require prolonged exposure to dust, hay, mold, rain, sunlight, wind, and cold.
• This position may require individuals to work longer than 8 hours in one workday and on weekends and holidays.
• Ability to read, write, and speak English is a plus.

Must have unrestricted ability to work in the United States

• Full-Time.
• Pay $20.00 to $26.50 hourly, plus full health benefits, time off, and free meals. Pay depends on experience.
• Weekend work required