The Equestrian Stable Hand is responsible for feeding horses, loading and unloading hay and manure, cleaning
stalls, and upkeep of William Woods University stables facilities.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities:
- Feed and water horses as specified.
- Clean individual horse stalls by removing manure and placing new bedding as directed.
- Unload and stack hay upon delivery.
- Load hay into wagons for distribution.
- Load/unload manure for removal from WWU premises.
- Work/prepare arena areas as directed.
- Perform other maintenance functions at the discretion of the Stables Manager.
- Other duties as assigned.
Position Requirements:
- High school diploma or equivalent required.
- Must have experience working with large animals, preferably horses. Experience working on a farm or stables is preferred.
- Varied work experience preferably in grounds, general maintenance, and/or construction.
- Ability to operate various hand tools, power tools and machinery (tractors, uniloaders, dump trucks, brush hog, mowers).
- Ability to repair equipment.
- Ability to communicate effectively both written and orally.
Typical Physical Demands:
- Ability to climb several flights of stairs several times each day.
- Ability to lift, push, or pull 100 pounds or more.
- Ability to reach, crouch, kneel, bend, walk, or stand for long periods of time.
- Ability to be subjected to chemical, mechanical, or electrical hazards.
- Ability to perform duties within extreme temperature ranges.
- Ability to be subjected to motor or machine noise.
- Ability to wear protective clothing.
- Ability to be exposed to dust, fumes, and odoriferous working conditions.
- Ability to speak and read English fluently.
- Ability to hear.
- Must have a valid driver's license and adhere to the WWU vehicle policy.
- Ability to drive any type of vehicle without restrictions, and able to drive any type of machinery as needed.
Work Schedule:
This is a 12 month, 40 hour per week position. This position typically works from 8:00 a.m. until 4:00 p.m., Monday-Friday. Weekend work is required. Some evening or holiday work is required.
