Hostler

City of Philadelphia

Philadelphia (Philadelphia County)

On-site

USD 32,000 - 42,000

Full time

21 hours ago

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Benefits offered by this job

Medical

Dental

Vision

Life Insurance

Flexible Spending Account

Hybrid Defined Benefit/Defined Cont

Voluntary Deferred Compensation Plan

Employee Assistant Program

13 paid holidays

Paid sick leave

Vacation leave

Paid personal days

8 weeks paid Parental Leave

Backup Child and Adult care

Wellbeing platform and programs

Retiree Health Benefits

Qualified Student Loan Forgiveness

Tuition Discounts for City Employees

Job summary

The City of Philadelphia is seeking a semi-skilled Laborer (7A01) to care for riding horses and maintain city stables. This open-competitive examination involves working on an assigned or rotating shift under a group leader, with moderate physical effort and potentially tough conditions.

Eligibility requires at least a high school diploma; one year of equine care experience is expected, and documented volunteer work may count towards experience. Residency preferences and city benefits apply.

Qualifications

Education: completion of the twelfth grade or its equivalent.
Experience: one year caring for riding, racing, or show horses.
Volunteer experience accepted in lieu of paid experience.

Responsibilities

Care for riding horses and maintain stables on assigned shifts.
Work under supervision of a group leader with moderate physical effort and some disagreeable aspects.

Education

High School

Job description

Who We Are

As an employer, the City of Philadelphia values inclusion, integrity, innovation, empowerment, and hard work above all else. We offer a vibrant work environment, comprehensive health care and benefits, and the experience you need to grow and excel. If you’re interested in working with a passionate team of people who care about the future of Philadelphia, start here.

What We Offer

Impact - The work you do here matters to millions.

Growth - Philadelphia is growing, why not grow with it?

Diversity & Inclusion - Find a career in a place where everyone belongs.

Benefits - We Care About Your Well‑being.

The City of Philadelphia is a Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program qualified employer.

Learn more here: https://studentaid.gov/manage-loans/forgiveness-cancellation/public-service

Equal Access to Civil Service Testing

The City of Philadelphia is an Equal Opportunity employer and does not permit discrimination based on race, ethnicity, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, national origin, ancestry, age, disability, marital status, source of income, familial status, genetic information or domestic or sexual violence victim status. If you believe you were discriminated against, call the Philadelphia Commission on Human Relations at 215-686-4670 or send an email to faqpchr@phila.gov. For more information, go to: www.phila.gov/humanrelations

The City of Philadelphia is committed to ensuring access to Civil Service examinations by providing appropriate accommodation for candidates with documented medical or religious reasons. Candidates may request accommodation for a Civil Service examination by contacting the Office of Human Resources (OHR) at 215-686-2350 or by email at janine.labletta@phila.gov. The accommodation process is interactive and requires cooperation and communication between the applicant and OHR. Decisions will be made on a case‑by‑case basis using the required documentation that is submitted. Requests are to be made in a timely manner prior to the scheduled date of the Civil Service examination.

For inquiries regarding City employment, contact the Office of Human Resources Monday through Friday between 8 AM and 4 PM by telephone at 215-686-0880 or by email at hrhelpdesk@phila.gov

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General Definition

This is semi‑skilled work in the care of riding horses and the maintenance of stables during an assigned or rotating shift. Work is performed under the supervision of a group leader and involves conditions which can be only partially controlled. Work requires moderate physical effort and involves some disagreeable aspects.

CONTACT INFORMATION

The analyst responsible for reviewing applications and additional documentation for this job opportunity is Qadira Moore.

City of Philadelphia – Office of Human Resources

1401 JFK Blvd., Room 1530

Philadelphia, PA 19102‑1675

Phone: 215‑686‑2692

Fax: 215‑686‑0861

Email: qadira.moore@phila.gov

For all other inquiries, please contact Customer Service at 215‑686‑0880 or email hrhelpdesk@phila.gov.

Notes to Applicants and Projected Exam Information

TYPE OF ELIGIBLE LIST: OPEN‑COMPETITIVE

Only an Open‑Competitive eligible list will be established as a result of this examination. Permanent City employees will receive no promotional preference in this examination.

Candidates who pass the exam and are placed on the civil service list will be retained on the list for a minimum of one year and a maximum of two years after the establishment of the Eligible List.

RESIDENCY REQUIREMENT

Philadelphia residency is not required to submit an application; however applicants must have established bona fide residency in the City of Philadelphia for one year prior to appointment.

PREFERENCE FOR PHILADELPHIA RESIDENTS

Candidates who have maintained a bona fide residence in Philadelphia for at least one year prior to the date of the civil service examination shall have priority over all other persons receiving an identical test score. For Training and Experience evaluations, in which applicants will not be asked to appear to take a scheduled examination, the residency preference eligibility date is the planned eligible list date listed on this announcement.

To receive such preference, candidates must respond to the question regarding residence later in this form.

The response on this application will be used to determine eligibility for preference for residents. Documentation of residence may be required if there is any question as to whether you meet the residency preference requirements.

If an applicant does not respond to the appropriate residence question, it will be assumed that the applicant does not qualify for residence preference. Eligibility for residence preference must be determined by the date of the test administration. No requests for residence preference will be granted after the test administration.

INDEBTEDNESS NOTICE

As a condition of employment with the City, any person offered employment shall be required to certify that such person either is fully current on any and all debts, taxes, fees, judgments, claims, and other accounts and obligations due and owing to the City; or has voluntarily entered into a payment agreement with the City. For so long as the person is employed by the City, the amount of the payment as set forth in the payment agreement (not to exceed, for any pay period, twenty percent (20%) of the person’s gross pay for such period, without the person’s consent) shall be withheld from each paycheck until such payment agreement is fully satisfied.

Such person shall also be required to certify as a condition of employment that he or she is fully current on any and all debts, taxes, fees, judgments, claims, and other accounts and obligations due and owing to Philadelphia Gas Works (PGW) or has voluntarily entered into a payment agreement with PGW.

Failure to enter into a payment agreement shall result in the cancellation of the appointment and removal from the certification. The name of the eligible candidate will be returned to the eligible list.

PREFERENCE POINTS FOR CANDIDATES FOR OPEN‑COMPETITIVE EXAMS

Candidates who pass Open‑Competitive exams may be eligible for additional points added to their final score. Preference Points may be claimed from the time of application until 30 days after the eligible list is established. The required documentation for the preference must be provided to receive the points.

U.S. VETERAN'S PREFERENCE

Ten points will be added to the scores of eligible veterans. You must be honorably discharged from the U.S. armed forces. Attach a DD214, member 4, or NGB‑22 to your application if you wish your eligibility to be reviewed. Spouses of disabled or deceased veterans may also be considered. Veteran’s Points may be claimed at any time before the list expires.

LEGACY PREFERENCE

Ten (10) points for legacy preference will be added to the scores of the children and grandchildren of Philadelphia Firefighters or Police Officers who were killed or died in the line of duty who apply for open competitive tests and pass the examination. Candidates must submit documented proof of relationship to the deceased parent or grandparent AND the death certificate of the deceased parent or grandparent.

NATIONAL VOLUNTEER SERVICE PREFERENCE

Up To Five (5) Points Will Be Added To The Scores Of Eligible National Volunteers Who Apply For Open Competitive Tests And Pass The Examination. Candidates Must Submit a Copy Of Their Service Letter To The Staff Member Listed On The Announcement If They Wish For Their Eligibility To Be Reviewed. To Be Eligible, Candidates Must Have

Successfully completed a term of volunteer service with Peace Corps, AmeriCorps NCCC (including FEMA Corps), or AmeriCorps VISTA. Such candidates will be awarded
Five (5) points for the completion of a two‑year term of service.
Three (3) points for the completion of a one‑year term of service.
Successfully completed at least 450 hours of service with AmeriCorps State and National (including Teach for America).

Such Candidates Will Have

1 point added to their final score if they have completed 450 Hours of the above service.
2 points added to their final score if they have completed 675 Hours of the above service.
3 points added to their final score if they have completed 900 Hours of the above service.
5 points added to their final score if they have completed 1700 Hours of the above service.

PHILADELPHIA SCHOOL DISTRICT CAREER AND TECHNICAL EDUCATION PREFERENCE

Up to 5 points will be added to the score of candidates who have completed and graduated from a career technical education (CTE) program of the School District of Philadelphia within the last three years before the examination announcement date. If the 5 additional points from the CTE preference would rank a CTE graduate above a veteran, additional points shall be applied to the CTE candidate’s passing score to rank them directly below the veteran.

Candidates must successfully pass all parts of the examination before veteran’s preference, legacy preference, national volunteer service preference or CTE preference points are awarded.

Modified Training And Experience Evaluation

Approved applicants will receive a score of 70 and any additional preference points and be ranked on the eligible list. Applicants will not be asked to appear to take a scheduled examination.

An Eligible List will be established the week of October 19, 2026. Please note that this date may change.

Test Review

There is no test review for a Modified Training and Experience evaluation.

Level of Education Required

High School

Minimum Acceptable Training And Experience

EDUCATION: Completion of the equivalent of the twelfth school grade.

EXPERIENCE: One year of experience in the care, feeding, and grooming of riding, racing, or show horses.

NOTE: Completion of a Philadelphia School District Career Technical Education program in Animal Science meets all of the requirements.

NOTE: Completion of additional years of the experience described above satisfies the education requirement.

NOTE: Documented and verifiable volunteer experience will be accepted in lieu of paid experience for the experience required above.

OR any equivalent combination of education and experience determined to be acceptable by the Office of Human Resources which includes the experience described above.

CITY OF PHILADELPHIA CLASSES THAT TYPICALLY MEET THE EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS

Laborer (7A01)

Physical And Medical Requirements

Ability to physically perform the duties and to work in the environmental conditions required of a position in this class.

LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS, AND/OR CERTIFICATES

Possession of a valid proper class motor vehicle operator's license as issued by the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania prior to appointment and during tenure of employment in this class.

City Of Philadelphia Benefits Includes