Stable Hand: Horse Care & Groundskeeper

Village Management Services; Laguna Woods (CA); On-site; USD 21,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

Village Management Services seeks a dependable stable attendant to groom, feed horses and maintain stable areas for the community in Laguna Woods, CA. The role requires routine care of horses, stalls and surrounding yards, with emphasis on safety and respectful interaction with residents.

Responsibilities include feeding, grooming, mucking stalls, operating Cushman and tractor equipment, and assisting with daily site maintenance.

Qualifications

• Knowledge of safety hazards and necessary precautions around horses.
• Ability to read and follow oral or written instructions.
• Ability to work with minimal supervision.
• Ability to work shifts as assigned.
• Ability to communicate effectively in English.

Responsibilities

• Feeds horses, cleans stalls, bed stalls and corrals.
• Fogs stalls with insecticides and cleans paddocks and barn area.
• Loads and unloads feed, shavings and supplies; operates Cushman and other equipment.
• Operates tractor to grade arena and trails; washes trucks and equipment.
• Maintains regular on-site attendance and collaborates with residents and coworkers.

Skills

Horse handling

English communication

Teamwork

Safety awareness

Tools

Cushman

Tractor

Dump truck

Job description

620-Equestrian / Stables - 3402-620 Stable Hand

JOB SUMMARY:

Under supervision, to groom, feed horses and clean/maintain stable areas. To perform related work as required.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

Feeds horses, fogs stall with insecticides, cleans stalls, bed stalls and corrals. Cleans outside paddocks and barn area.

Loads and unloads feed, shavings and supplies using Cushman. Operates dump truck to recycle yard waste to garden center.

Operates tractor to grade arena and trails, washes trucks and equipment.

Regular attendance required. All duties performed on-site for the Community.

Works effectively with co-workers, customers and others by sharing ideas in a constructive and positive manner; listens to and objectively considers ideas and suggestions from others; keeps commitments; keeps others informed of work progress, timetables and issues; addresses problems and issues constructively to find mutually acceptable and practical business solutions; addresses others by name, title or other respectful identifier; and respects the diversity of our workforce in actions, words and deeds.

NON-ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

Grooms, cleans, saddles, bridles and exercises horses. Assists residents on and off horses.

EQUIPMENT OPERATED:

Truck, tractor, cushman, vacuum, fogger, horse grooming tools, Hot Walker, hand blower and cleaning equipment for barns and corrals.

WORK ENVIRONMENT:

Exposure to outdoor climate conditions, as well as dust and fumes.

DESIRABLE QUALIFICATIONS:

Educational development which produces the ability to read, write and apply common sense understanding to the carrying out of oral or written instructions and experience in riding and caring for horses or any equivalent combination of education and experience which produces the following:

• Knowledge of the occupational hazards and safety precautions of the job.
• Knowledge of safety hazards and necessary precautions in the handling and riding of
• horses.
• Ability to maintain a schedule of cleaning and work with a minimum of supervision.
• Ability to work hours determined by shift assignment.
• Ability to understand and follow routine and oral instructions.
• Ability to understand and relate to the needs and concerns of senior citizens.
• Ability to communicate effectively with others in English.
• Skill in handling and riding horses.

SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS:

Possession of a valid California driver’s license.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:

Requires up to 8 hours of standing and/or walking and up to six hours of repetitive motion. Continual lifting and carrying of up to 50 lbs., with frequent lifting and carrying of up to 100 lbs. Continual balancing, feeling, fingering, grasping, pulling and reaching and frequent climbing, pushing and stooping. Truck driving on a daily basis and occasional operation of tractor and cushman.

MENTAL REQUIREMENTS:

Reading, reasoning, customer contact.

The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by people assigned to this job. They are not intended to be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties and skills required of personnel so classified.