Equine Barn & Grounds Attendant

Sallee Horse Vans; Lexington (KY); On-site; USD 27,000 - 38,000; Full time

Job summary

Sallee Horse Vans is seeking a hands-on barn care and equipment operator to maintain the cleanliness of barns and surrounding property while caring for horses in custody. The role includes mucking stalls, inspecting health papers, loading/unloading horses onto vans, and communicating health and safety concerns to the office and drivers.

Responsibilities extend to operating muck trucks, mowing and grounds maintenance, and assisting with truck wash procedures and seasonal outdoor work.

Qualifications

• Must have related experience in the industry and knowledge of horses, especially Thoroughbreds.
• Ability to read health papers for horses and follow safety regulations.
• Willingness to perform physical tasks and operate equipment as needed.

Responsibilities

• Care for horses in our custody and keep the barn clean and orderly.
• Muck stalls, disinfect, scrub water buckets, and load/unload horses from the barn to vans.
• Check halter tags before loading and upon arrival; monitor health papers as required.
• Communicate health concerns or safety issues to the office and drivers.
• Assist drivers with safety guidance during loading/unloading; supervise muck truck operations.
• Maintain property cleanliness including front lot, grounds, and straw areas; perform seasonal yard work.
• Assist with truck wash procedures and snow/ice removal as needed; perform other duties as assigned.

Skills

Valid driver's license

Lift 50 lbs

Operate landscape equipment

Job description

Sallee Horse Vans is seeking a hands-on barn care and equipment operator to maintain the cleanliness of barns and surrounding property while caring for horses in custody. The role includes mucking stalls, inspecting health papers, loading/unloading horses onto vans, and communicating health and safety concerns to the office and drivers.

Responsibilities extend to operating muck trucks, mowing and grounds maintenance, and assisting with truck wash procedures and seasonal outdoor work.