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Stable Assistant Part-Time
Lake Erie College
Painesville , OH 44077
Posted 2 weeks ago
Job DetailsJob Location:Painesville, OHEducation Level: NoneSalary Range: UndisclosedREPORTS TO: STABLE STAFF SUPERVISORSTATUS: PART-TIME, NON-EXEMPT, HOURLYThe stable assistant acts as an overall assistant to the stable staff supervisor. Tuition benefits for yourself and other benefits available.RESPONSIBILITIES:Assists with general stable procedures, which include but are not limited to:*
Daily cleaning of stalls. * Feeding and watering of horses, including removing ice and filling of water buckets. * Sweeping of aisles, wash racks, breezeways and entryways. * Lifting/moving bales of hay and bags of shavings and grain. * Turnouts, including stallions and young and unpredictable horses. * Handling a variety of horses safely and with confidence, including leading, grooming, picking hooves, haltering horses and putting horse blankets on and off. * Maintaining safety procedures when working with all horses. * Assisting with/holding horses for veterinary, dentist or farrier work, as assigned. * Show preparation, including set up of temp stalls, distribution of bedding, equipment and horses, etc. * Cleaning of the stable, including washing walls and stalls, removing cobwebs and general cleaning. * Performing any other tasks which the stable staff supervisor deems necessary.PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:* Experience in the above areas; good horsemanship skills required. * Ability to work flexible hours, including but not limited to 6:00 am - 4:30 pm shifts. * Organization, dedication and the ability to communicate effectively and work independently. * The desire to be a team player. * Ability to work efficiently and effectively with coworkers and perform tasks as scheduled. * Coursework in equine studies is a plus. * Must have the ability to lift 75 lbs. or more. * Must be able to drive a tractor and back wagons through barns.