Part-Time Ranch Worker

Utah State University; Blanding (UT); On-site; USD 17,000 - 24,000; Part time

Job summary

Utah State University (USU Blanding) operates a Ranch Horse Management Program on the Blanding campus. The role involves feeding and upkeeping horses and assisting with ranch chores on site.

No prior experience is required, and the candidate should be able to adapt to changing tasks and priorities while working well with others.

Qualifications

• Ability to adapt to changing conditions or work assignments.
• Excellent interpersonal abilities.
• Team player who excels at building trusting relationships with co-workers.
• Productive worker with strong work ethic and task focus.
• Dependable, reliable, and responsible.
• Self-starter who takes initiative with minimal supervision.
• Willingness to learn new skills or techniques.

Responsibilities

• Take care of USU horses.
• Assist with Ranch chores.

Skills

Adaptability

Interpersonal skills

Team player

Work ethic

Dependability

Initiative

Willingness to learn

Education

No degree required

Job description

Overview

USU Blanding has a Ranch Horse Management Program that is only offered at the USU Blanding Campus. We need assistance with feeding and the upkeep with the horses.

Responsibilities

Take care of USU horses, assist with Ranch chores.

Qualifications

Minimum Qualifications

• No prior experience needed.


• Ability to effectively prioritize and juggle multiple projects.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Ability to adapt to changing conditions or work assignments.


• Excellent interpersonal abilities.


• Team player who excels at building trusting relationships with co-workers.


• Productive worker with solid work ethic who exerts effort in successfully completing tasks.


• Dependable, reliable, and responsible.


• Self-starter who takes initiative with minimal supervision.


• Willingness to learn new skills or techniques.

Advertised Salary

$15.00 an hour

ADA

This position requires moderate physical activity. Employees must have sufficient strength to perform the duties and responsibilities of the position including moderate lifting (up to 50 pounds), walking, bending, stooping, kneeling, and squatting. This position requires nearly continuous standing, repetitive hand motions, and reaching overhead. Employees may be exposed to unusual elements including extreme temperatures, dust, fumes, smoke, unpleasant odors, and/or loud noises.

University Highlights

Founded in 1888, Utah State University is Utah’s premier land-grant, public service university. As an R1 research institution, Utah State is dedicated to advancing knowledge and serving the public good through innovative research and scholarly activities that are grounded in reciprocal engagement with local, regional, and global communities. USU prepares students to be active, civically engaged leaders who are prepared to address critical societal challenges. Dedicated to providing a high-quality and affordable education, USU remains a leader in research, discovery, and public impact.

USU enrolls over 29,800 students, both online and in person atlocations throughout the state.Utah State’s 30 locations include a main campus in Logan, Utah, residential campuses in Price and Blanding, and six additional statewide campuses, along with education centers serving every county. USU educates students from all 50 states and more than 80 countries. For over 100 years, USU Extension has served and engaged Utahns, serving every county in the state.

Competing at the NCAA Division I level, USU is a proud member of the Mountain West Conference and will join the Pac-12 Conference beginning in the 2026-2027 season.The Aggies’ long-standing tradition of athletic and academic excellence is exemplified by recent Mountain West regular-season and tournament championships in women’s volleyball, three consecutive Mountain West tournament titles in women’s soccer conference championships, and a first‑ever conference championship for gymnastics, reflecting USU's commitment to perseverance and achievement.

Utah State is dedicated to fostering a community where all individuals feel respected, valued, and supported and where diversity of thought and culture are cultivated. We seek to recruit, hire, and retain people from all walks of life who willchampion excellence in education, research, discovery, outreach, and service.We believe that promoting a strong sense of community and belonging empowers and engages all members of USU to thrive and be successful.Forbes recognized our commitment to employees when they namedUtah State the best employer in Utahin 2023.Learn moreabout USU.

The university provides aDual Career Assistance Programto support careers for partners who are also seeking employment.Additionally,USU is committed to providing access and a reasonable accommodation for individuals with disabilities. To request a reasonable accommodation for a disability, contact the university’s ADA Coordinator in the Office of Human Resources at [phone] [e-mail].

*updated 12/2025

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In its programs and activities, including in admissions and employment, Utah State University does not discriminate or tolerate discrimination, including harassment, based on race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, genetic information, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, status as a protected veteran, or any other status protected by University policy, Title IX, or any other federal, state, or local law.

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The following office has been designated to handle inquiries regarding the application of Title IX and its implementing regulations and/or USU’s non‑discrimination policies:

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Old Main Room 405

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For further information regarding non‑discrimination, please visit crtix.usu.edu or contact:

U.S. Department of Education

Denver Regional Office

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