Barn Hand-LPT

Trinity Services, Inc.; New Lenox (IL); On-site; USD 19,000 - 28,000; Full time

Job summary

Trinity Services, Inc. in New Lenox, IL is seeking a Barn Hand to support animal care, safety, and the well-being of horses and other animals in STRIDES activities. The role involves daily barn operations, horse preparation, and assisting with lessons and events.

Work weekends, 7:00 AM–3:00 PM, with a $17.00 hourly pay rate. You will help maintain clean stalls, feed schedules, tack, and overall barn organization while ensuring a welcoming environment for participants and visitors.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Equine experience is preferred but not required.

Responsibilities

• Clean stalls, enclosures, and pastures to maintain a safe environment.
• Feed animals according to schedules and care instructions.
• Groom horses and prepare riding tack for lessons.
• Lead horses or provide side-walking support during lessons and events.
• Assist with riding lessons, camps, birthday parties, and public events.
• Maintain barn cleanliness and care for equipment and supplies.
• Operate tractors and manure spreaders as needed and authorized.

Skills

Equine experience

Follow instructions

Team collaboration

Safety awareness

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

Under the general supervision of the STRIDES Barn Manager, the Barn Hand supports the care, safety, and well-being of all animals while maintaining the cleanliness and organization of the barn and surrounding grounds.

STRIDES provides therapeutic riding lessons for individuals with disabilities served by Trinity Services, Inc., as well as riding lessons for the general public. The program also hosts birthday parties, petting zoo visits, photo shoots, camps, and other community events. The Barn Hand assists with daily barn operations, horse preparation, riding lessons, and special events to ensure a safe, welcoming, and enjoyable experience for participants and visitors.

Pay Rate: $17.00 per hour

Schedule: Saturday and Sunday, 7:00 AM–3:00 PM

Shift: LPT

Reports To: Barn Manager and Assistant Barn Manager

Network/Department: Network 6

Essential Functions

• Clean animal stalls, enclosures, and pastures to maintain a safe and sanitary environment.
• Feed animals according to established schedules and care instructions.
• Maintain overall barn cleanliness through sweeping, dusting, and general housekeeping.
• Groom horses and other animals as needed.
• Prepare horses for riding lessons by properly fitting saddles, bridles, and other tack.
• Lead horses or provide side-walking support during riding lessons, birthday parties, and special events.
• Assist with therapeutic riding lessons, camps, birthday parties, special needs day program visits, petting zoo activities, and public events.
• Maintain and care for riding tack, equipment, and other barn supplies.
• Operate tractors and manure spreaders as needed and when authorized.
• Follow established animal care, safety, and facility procedures.
• Perform other duties as assigned by the Barn Manager or Assistant Barn Manager.

Skills and Abilities

• Equine experience is preferred but not required.
• Ability to follow instructions and established animal care procedures.
• Willingness to work with horses and other animals in a variety of settings.
• Ability to work collaboratively with staff, program participants, volunteers, and visitors.
• Dependable, flexible, and attentive to animal welfare and workplace safety.

Physical Demands

The physical requirements of this position include, but are not limited to:

• Ability to lift more than 50 pounds from floor to waist without assistance.
• Ability to push and pull up to 75 pounds.
• Ability to perform deep knee bends and squats.
• Ability to push wheelchairs weighing up to 200 pounds, when required.
• Ability to stand or sit for extended periods.
• Ability to operate motor vehicles and farm equipment when required and authorized.
• Ability to perform physical activities such as driving, balancing, pulling, pushing, standing, climbing, grasping, stooping, crouching, crawling, kneeling, reaching, lifting, and repetitive movements.
• Ability to communicate verbally, hear, and use hands and fingers to operate equipment and perform essential job duties.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Equine experience is preferred but not required.

DISCLAIMER

Duties and responsibilities may change, and new ones may be assigned at any time with or without notice. This job description does not constitute a contract of employment.

STATEMENT

Trinity Services, Inc. is an equal opportunity employer. In accordance with anti-discrimination law, it is the purpose of this policy to effectuate these principles and mandates. Trinity Services, Inc. prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type and affords equal employment opportunities to employees and applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender, age,national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by law. Trinity Services, Inc. conforms to the spirit as well as to the letter of all applicable laws and regulations .

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