Stable Hand and Groundskeeper

Rein Dance Equestrian; Delano (MN); On-site; USD 58,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

End-of-year bonus

Weekly pay via check

Holiday pay (double-time)

Job summary

Rein Dance Equestrian in Minnesota’s Delano region seeks a committed full-time Horse Stable Hand and Groundskeeper to maintain barns, care for horses, and help with property upkeep.

The role requires 3–5+ years of barn and horse handling experience, ability to lift 50+ pounds, a valid driver’s license, and willingness to learn to operate a tractor and other small farm machinery. Spanish proficiency is a plus.

Qualifications

• 3–5+ years of barn worker experience.
• 3–5+ years of handling horses.
• Ability to lift 50+ pounds.
• Must have a valid driver’s license.
• Willing to learn tractor and small farm machinery.
• Willing and able to work outside in all 4 seasons.
• Preference for Spanish-speaking candidates.

Responsibilities

• Participate in the continual process of cleaning the facility.
• Muck stalls/paddocks.
• Feed and water horses and fill hay nets.
• Turn horses in/out.
• Monitor horses for injury and illness.
• Assist with landscaping.
• Assist with fence repairs.
• Assist with other maintenance projects as needed.

Skills

Barn experience

Horse handling

Lift 50+ lbs

Driver's license

Farm machinery learning

Outdoor work in all seasons

Spanish preferred

Job description

Are you passionate about horses? We have a beautiful, privately owned, small dressage facility and are looking for an experienced, responsible and reliable full-time Horse Stable Hand and Groundskeeper who can assist with maintaining our horses and facilities.

Our facility is heated with a fully enclosed center aisle barn. We are seeking a highly qualified individual with exceptional attention to detail who is searching for a long-term position at a farm.

We are a small barn community looking for someone who is a team player and enjoys working with others. The ideal candidate enjoys collaboration and conversation – not significant independent work.

Job Duties

• Participate in the continual process of cleaning the facility
• Muck stalls/paddocks
• Feed/water horses/fill hay nets
• Turn horses in/out
• Monitor horses for injury and illness
• Assist with landscaping
• Assist with fence repairs
• Assist with other maintenance projects as needed

Experience Required

• 3-5+ years of barn worker experience
• 3-5+ years of handling horses
• Ability to lift 50+ pounds without assistance
• Must have a valid driver's license
• Willing to learn how to operate a tractor and other small farm machinery
• Willing and able to work outside in all 4 seasons
• Preference will be given to candidates who are proficient in Spanish

Hours

• 7:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m., 1 hour onsite lunch break
• Six days per week (Saturday off)

Benefits

• Salary compensation of $58,000 to $65,000, dependent on experience
• End-of-year bonus
• Weekly payment via check
• Double-time pay on major holidays
• Additional compensation negotiable for sharing night check duties

Pay: $58,000.00 - $65,000.00 per year

Application Question(s)

• Can you speak Spanish?