What are the responsibilities and job description for the Groom position at Lanes End Farm?
Job Purpose:
A position which can often be a springboard for a long career in the horse industry, the groom is the individual who actually takes care of daily routine for the animals.
Responsibilities/Skills:
¨ This is a position which benefits from a firm knowledge of thoroughbred horses, a teamwork attitude and independent, creative thinking.
¨ Must Love the Animal -- Physical strength, love of the animal and attention to detail are quality aspects of a successful groom. A sense of personal responsibility is essential in a caretaker.
¨ Regardless of the size of the establishment, a groom spends a lot of time hands on with the animals as well as receiving instructions from the foreman,
¨ Following feeding, cleaning & watering schedules
¨ Basic horse care, bathing, brushing, clipping
¨ Cleaning & maintaining of tack & equipment
¨ Basic exercise and groundwork
¨ Assisting with breeding & foaling
¨ Assisting vet & farrier
¨ Following supplement & medication schedules
¨ Basic grounds maintenance and repair
¨ Sometimes requires the use of farm equipment, such as tractors.
¨ In charge of own and general safety: Propper housekeeping free of tripping, slipping and fire hazards.
Preferred Skills:
¨ High School Diploma or GED
¨ Any education or training in horse anatomy, care and training are always a bonus. As is the drive to use a groom position as the first rung in a horse career ladder.
Physical Requirements:
¨ Ability to sit, walk and stand for extended periods of time.
¨ Ability to push, pull or lift a maximum of 50 pounds.
¨ Ability to carry a maximum of 50 pounds
¨ Ability to carry up to 50 pounds
¨ Ability to work six 8-hour days.
If reasonable accommodation can be made, Lane’s End Farm will take any and all action to assist an employee’s career development.
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $15.87 - $16.87 per hour
Expected hours: 48 per week
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- Dental insurance
- Health insurance
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Referral program
- Vision insurance
Schedule:
- 8 hour shift
- Day shift
Work Location: In person
Salary : $16 - $17