Barn Assistant

alfreduniversity; Town of Alfred (NY); On-site; USD 45,847,000 - 46,075,000; Full time

Job summary

Alfred University in Alfred, NY, is seeking a hands-on staff member to assist with daily horse care at the Equestrian Center. Responsibilities include feeding, turning horses, stall upkeep, and light custodial tasks. The role requires lifting up to 50 pounds and the ability to operate heavy equipment.

The candidate must be self-motivated, able to work independently, and be flexible for long or irregular hours, including weekends.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or GED required.
• Previous experience caring for horses is required.
• Must be able to lift 50 pounds.
• Ability to operate heavy equipment, tractors and other equipment.

Responsibilities

• Feed horses inside the Equestrian center and outside in pastures.
• Turn horses in and out in all types of weather conditions.
• Stall maintenance, including cleaning 6-8 stalls per day.
• Equestrian facility maintenance.
• Light custodial duties.
• Stall cleaners are expected to work some weekend shifts throughout the year.

Skills

Self-motivation

Independent work

Physical stamina

Education

High School diploma or GED

Tools

Farm machinery experience

Job description

The position includes assisting in the daily care of horses, including but not limited to, feeding the horses, turning the horses in and out, maintenance in and around the equestrian facility and light custodial duties as needed. The position will include the ability to operate heavy equipment, tractors, and other equipment.

Must be a self-starter and able to work independently. The ability to maintain regular and prompt attendance is essential for the successful performance of this position. The position may require long and irregular hours. Sufficient fitness and strength to work in a physically active setting that may be a high dust environment is required along with the agility and strength to handle ill, injured, or unruly horses.

Rate: $16.00-$16.08, 40 hours per week

Essential Funtions

• Feed horses inside the Equestrian center and outside in pastures
• Turn horses in and out in all types of weather conditions
• Stall maintenance, including cleaning 6-8 stalls per day
• Equestrian facility maintenance
• Light custodial duties
• Stall cleaners are expected to work some weekend shifts throughout the year

Other Duties & Responsibilites

• Maintains a safe working environment within and around their facilities and associated equipment and supplies including, but not limited to, obtaining Safety Data Sheet (SDS) information pertaining to any hazards associated with their work environment
• Safety: Participate in safety training and comply with safety rules, regulations, and protocols
• Participates in all required assigned trainings
• Effective oral communication skills
• A commitment to diversity, equity and inclusion and a high degree of cultural competence and respect for a wide range of identities and experience
• Contributes to the overall success of the University by performing other duties as assigned

Environment

• Personal protective equipment must be worn when required. A respiratory function test and the ability to use respirators may be required
• Stairs and uneven surfaces may be present
• The position may require the incumbent to walk outdoors in all types of weather

Qualifications

• High School diploma or GED required
• Previous experience caring for horses is required
• Must be able to lift 50 pounds
• Must have the agility and strength to handle ill, injured, or unruly horses
• Large farm machinery experience preferred

About Alfred University

Lighting the way for students since 1836.

"We've always been a place for makers, especially those who make the future. Our commitment to independent thinking, creativity, academic rigor and community have made us a unique kind of leader since 1836."

Alfred University (AU) was founded on principles of social justice in 1836 by liberal, independent thinkers who placed high value on education for all citizens. The University has retained and built upon the strong values of its founders, developing as an institution of national and international renown that is responsive to the needs of contemporary society while remaining consistent with the spirit of its origins. Alfred University is the second oldest coeducational college in the United States as well as one of the earliest nineteenth century colleges to have enrolled African American and Native American students. It has a long-standing history of educating socially conscious students who make a difference in their professions and their communities.

Over the course of the twentieth century, Alfred University evolved into a complex institution offering a full range of programs in the liberal arts and sciences, art and design, engineering, business, education, counseling, and school psychology to its nearly 2,000 undergraduate and graduate students that live, learn, and play on a 232-acre campus located in an idyllic, creative valley in Western New York. To learn more, visit alfred.edu.

Alfred University actively subscribes to a policy of equal employment opportunity, and will not discriminate against any employee, student or applicant because of race, age, sex, color, sexual orientation, gender identification or expression, physical or mental disability, religion, ancestry or national origin, marital status, genetic information, military or veteran status, domestic violence victim status, criminal conviction status, political affiliation or any other characteristic protected by applicable law.