Horse Groom

Miami University; Oxford (OH); On-site; USD 22,041 - 27,552; Full time

Job summary

Miami University is seeking a Horse Groom for the Equestrian Center to support daily care of horses and maintenance tasks. You will clean stalls, feed and water horses, and help with general site upkeep and show preparations.

The role requires prior horse care experience, a valid driver’s license, and strong communication. Works involve lifting, driving farm equipment, and coordinating with student staff and vendors.

Qualifications

• Prior experience in horse care and barn operations.
• Must have a valid driver’s license.
• Strong communication skills and professional decorum.
• Some college education preferred.

Responsibilities

• Daily routine cleaning of stalls and periodic stripping/rebedding.
• Feeding and watering of horses in barns and fields.
• Sweep, dust, and clean all areas including public spaces and tack rooms.
• Assist with equipment checks, lifting, and general maintenance.
• Open the Equestrian Center and perform daily checklists.
• Assist in preparing supplies for horse shows and orders.

Skills

Horse care

Driver's license

Communication

Teamwork

Education

Some college

Tools

Farm machinery experience

Job description

Job TitleHorse GroomDepartmentEquestrian CenterWorker TypeRegularPay TypeHourlyHourly Rate15.85Work ShiftScheduled Weekly Hours40Benefit EligibleYesPost-Offer, Pre-Employment Physical Required?NoJob Description SummaryPerforms a variety of tasks to assist in daily maintenance of the Miami University Equestrian Center and the horses kept there.Job DescriptionEssential Duties & Responsibilities:Daily routine cleaning of stalls, and periodic stripping/rebedding of stalls.Feeding and watering of horses in the barns and fields.Sweeping, dusting, cleaning of all areas, including public areas, tack rooms, offices, restroomPerform tasks requiring lifting, walking, bending, carrying, climbing, etc. on a daily basis.Administer medicated feed supplements as requested by Director.Perform duties requiring a knowledge of different types of hays and grains, and knowledge and reliable judgment of different qualities and quantities.Perform duties that may require experience with different types of farm machinery, such as dragging arenas, hauling horses, or driving Gator.Perform weekly facility walk through.Ability to work with variety of departments on campus.Maintain farm vehicles through daily upkeep as well as in conjunction with Physical Facilities Department.Perform duties which may involve interaction with college students, parents, alumni, and prospective students, requiring a degree of communication skills and professional decorum.Assist in creating daily work list and turn out list.Open Equestrian Center and perform checklist of all areas.Assist in barn with team and KNH classes when needed.Work with student staff to implement work list and ensure completion of tasks.Assist in preparation of supplies for horse shows.Assist in ordering of supplies and development of relationship with vendors.Maintain records on supply orders, vehicle maintenance, and work orders.Minimum QualificationPrior experience in horse care and barn and farm machinery.Requires driver’s license.Preferred QualificationsPrevious full time experience with a reputable horse industry professional.Some college education.Good communication skills and exhibited professional decorum.Thorough knowledge of common products and practices used in the horse industry.Knowledge of and experience with farm machinery.Ability to drive horse trailers (2 and 6 horse)Additional Position Information (if applicable)Working ConditionsFrequent standing, walking, climbing, and operating equipment. Some lifting of materials weighing up to 70 pounds. Periodic assignment given which entail dealing with modestly unpleasant physical situations. There may be considerable noise generated by machine operation and some machinery may present an element of personal risk of injury due to an accident.Special Instructions (if applicable)NoneAdditional InformationA criminal background check is required. All campuses are smoke- and tobacco-free campuses.This organization participates in E-Verify.Remote WorkFor positions that are approved for remote work: Remote work is not a right, it is a work arrangement that can be modified or revoked by Miami University at any time for any reason, including the convenience of the University.Reasonable AccommodationsRequests for reasonable accommodations for disabilities related to employment should be directed to [e-mail] or 513-529-3560. 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