Grounds and Barn Crew

Virginia Horse Center; Lexington (VA); On-site; USD 17,000 - 24,000; Full time

Job summary

Virginia Horse Center is seeking a Grounds/Barn crew member for a non-exempt, full-time seasonal position. Starting hourly rate is $15.00.

The role entails keeping the grounds and barns clean and ready for shows, operating equipment, and delivering shavings and hay to exhibitors during events. Applicants should be able to lift 50+ pounds, work outdoors in all weather, and have good customer service and communication skills.

Qualifications

• Must be able to lift 50+ pounds.
• Experience operating farm equipment and vehicles.
• Good customer service and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Clean stalls, wash racks and other grounds areas.
• Deliver shavings and hay to exhibitors before and during events.
• Maintain the grounds including dragging and watering arenas.
• Collect trash and sweep in and around the barns.
• Operate equipment such as skid-steers, tractors, golf carts, etc.
• Maintain cleanliness and organization of work areas.
• Other duties as assigned by Management.

Skills

Customer service

Teamwork

Outdoor work

Valid driver's license

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Tools

Mowers

Forklifts

Tractors

Skid-steer

Job description

• Status: Non-Exempt / Full time seasonal position
• Starting Hourly Rate: $15.00

Job Purpose:

The Grounds/Barn crew ensures a positive overall impression of the Virginia Horse Center as well as provide the necessary service to ensure that the facility is manicured and ready for shows. This group maintains the Virginia Horse Center grounds daily.

It is essential that Grounds/Barn crew be extremely thorough in completing their duties, which ensures clean facilities for guests and exhibitors.

Must be able to lift 50+ pounds (hay and shavings orders)

Good customer service and communication skills

Ability to work in a team environment

Must have valid driver’s license

Previous experience in a similar field, including operating mowers, forklifts and tractors

Ability to work outdoors regardless of outdoor weather conditions

Ability to lift, bend, twist and stand for long periods of time.

Preferred Education and Experience:

Experience operating tractor, skid-steer, bobcat and water truck

High School Diploma or GED

Key Areas of Responsibility

Barn Crew

• Clean stalls, wash racks and other grounds areas
• Deliver shavings and hay to exhibitors before and during events
• Maintain the grounds including dragging and watering arenas
• Collect trash and sweep in and around the barns
• Use equipment such as skid-steers, tractors, golf carts etc. during barn clean up
• Maintain cleanliness and organization of work areas
• Other duties as assigned by Management

Grounds Crew

• Operate various types of equipment such as lawn mowers, tractors and weed trimmers etc.
• Maintain grounds as needed including lawn care, weed control and trimming
• Collect trash and sweep in and around the barns.
• Set up and take down jumps and fence rails
• Complete special event set up and tear down
• Drag and water facility as needed
• Remove snow

Other

• Serve as a point person within the organization for customer service
• Work with members of the Horse Center’s staff and/or outside contractors on the well-being of the Center.
• Maintain a safe working environment within and around areas associated with employee work environment.
• Participate in safety training and comply with safety rules, regulations, and protocols.
• Perform additional duties and assist with special projects as assigned

Virginia Horse Center Foundation 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. Protected veterans, minorities, and women are encouraged to apply.

No job description or statement of job purpose is meant to be all-encompassing. As it is impossible to outline every potential task, candidates accepting employment with the VHCF are aware that responsibilities may increase at times based on the needs of their department and/or events taking place at the Center.

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