The Barn Hand is responsible for carrying out daily tasks to ensure that the barn is clean and organized. The groom reports to the Head Groom.
This individual must be enthusiastic, motivated and capable of all assigned tasks associated with the cleanliness and organization of the barn. The Barn Hand must be conscientious about organization and cleanliness. This individual must be proactive, truly enjoy taking care of a horse barn and have a desire to excel at their job. The Barn Hand must be positive, friendly and enjoy working in a team environment.
This is not a riding position.
Hourly pay.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIESCore duties and responsibilities include the following.Other duties may be assigned. Daily Tasks
- Clean morning grain buckets
- Muck stalls, clean bars and windowsill
- Wash stall water and feed buckets
- Laundry - wash, dry and put away neatly folded
- Sweep hay rooms, stairs, tack and feed rooms, wash those floors
- Keep tack rooms clean and organized throughout the day
- Vacuum barn, boot cleaner, dryers
- Empty all trash cans
- Stock bathrooms with extra supplies
- Keep Kitchenette stocked and clean
- Pick paddocks, clean waterers
- Check inventory of supplies
This position does not have supervisory responsibilities.
COMPETENCIESTo perform the job successfully, an individual should demonstrate the following competencies:
- Problem Solving – Identifies and resolves problems in a timely manner.
- Technical Skills – Strives to continuously build knowledge and skills.
- Interpersonal Skills – Remains open to others’ ideas and tries new things.
- Oral Communication – Listens and gets clarification.
- Written Communication – Able to read and interpret written information.
- Teamwork – Exhibits objectively and openness to others views; Gives and Welcomes feedback; Contributes to building a positive team spirit.
- Diversity – Shows respect and sensitivity for cultural differences.
- Ethics – Treats people with respect; Keeps commitments; Works with integrity and ethically; Upholds organizational values.
- Planning/Organizing – Prioritizes and plans work activities; Uses time efficiently.
- Professionalism – Approaches others in a tactful manner; Reacts well under pressure.
- Quality – Completes work in a timely manner; Works quickly.
- Safety and Security – Observes safety and security procedures; Reports potentially unsafe conditions; Uses equipment and materials properly.
- Attendance/Punctuality – Is consistently at work and on time.
- Dependability – Follows instructions, responds to management direction; Takes responsibility for own actions; Keeps commitments; Completes tasks on time or notifies appropriate person with an alternate plan; Commits to long hours of work when necessary to reach goals.
QUALIFICATIONSTo perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCEHigh school diploma or general education degree (GED) and one year related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience. LANGUAGE SKILLSAbility to read and comprehend simple instructions, short correspondence and memos. Ability to write simple correspondence. Ability to effectively present information in one-on-one and small group situations to other employees of the organization. MATHEMATICAL SKILLSAbility to add, subtract, multiply, and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals. REASONING ABILITYAbility to apply common sense understanding to carry out detailed but uninvolved written or oral instructions. Ability to deal with problems involving a few concrete variables in standard situations. COMPUTER SKILLSBasic electronic mail software.PHYSICAL DEMANDSThe physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.While performing the duties of the job, the employee is regularly required to stand; walk; utilize hand and finger dexterity. The employee is frequently required to reach with hands and arms. The employee is occasionally required to sit; climb or balance; and stoop, kneel, crouch or crawl.The employee must regularly lift and/or move up to 10 pounds, frequently lift and/or move up to 25 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and ability to adjust focus. WORK ENVIRONMENTThe work environment characteristics described here are representative to those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
Pay: $17.00 per hour
Work Location: In person
