Hostler

NYC Parks is the steward of over 30,000 acres of land 14 percent of New York City including more than 5,000 individual properties ranging from Coney Island Beach and Central Park to community gardens and Greenstreets.

Our Urban Park Service Mounted Unit seeks a Hostler with horse grooming experience for Spring & Summer 2025.

Perks: Earn vacation and sick leave every month and receive free membership to our recreation centers.

Major Responsibilities

• Under general supervision, care for horses and maintain stables and equipment in an orderly and sanitary condition.
• Bring up feed bags, set feed, replenish water and ensure that the horses have sufficient hay on a consistent basis.
• Maintain a clean, organized and sanitary stable by stall cleaning, garbage removal and cleaning the drains in aisle.
• Clean and disinfect all areas and equipment by rinsing and scrubbing feed and water buckets, bringing manure to dumpster, bleaching all buckets and washing grooming brushes.
• Manage the inventories of the stable including feed, hay, bedding, health supplies, supplements, grooming and horse care equipment.
• Assist personnel from the Mounted Unit with the administration of medicine and treatments as needed.
• Effectively communicate any problems with horses.
  
  

Fees: Hired candidates will be subject to a processing fee of $61.00. Hired candidates who are not currently employed by the City will be subject to a $101.25 background check fee.

Duration: 5/19/25 to 9/7/25

40 hours per week.

Work Location: Bronx, Manhattan and Staten Island

How to Apply

All Applicants*:

Go to cityjobs.nyc.gov and search for Job ID# 703517

All applicants must apply via cityjobs.nyc.gov. The City is no longer using ESS to accept applications.

• Current City Employees please include your ERN on your cover letter and resume.
  
  

www.nyc.gov/parks

HOSTLER - 81901

Minimum Qualifications

• Six months of full-time, paid experience in the grooming, feeding, cleaning, and inspection of at least 3 horses each day.
  
  

Preferred Skills

• Ability to perform physical activity such as lifting heavy bags of feed and bales of hay. 2. Availability to work various shifts including nights, weekends and holidays. 3. Ability to work in all five boroughs. 4. Ability to perform tasks in a timely fashion while working efficiently and managing multiple tasks. 5. A valid New York State driver license.
  
  

55a Program

This position is also open to qualified persons with a disability who are eligible for the 55-a Program. Please indicate at the top of your resume and cover letter that you would like to be considered for the position through the 55-a Program.

Public Service Loan Forgiveness

As a prospective employee of the City of New York, you may be eligible for federal loan forgiveness programs and state repayment assistance programs. For more information, please visit the U.S. Department of Education’s website at https://studentaid.gov/pslf/.

Residency Requirement

New York City Residency is not required for this position.

Additional Information

The City of New York is an inclusive equal opportunity employer committed to recruiting and retaining a diverse workforce and providing a work environment that is free from discrimination and harassment based upon any legally protected status or protected characteristic, including but not limited to an individual's sex, race, color, ethnicity, national origin, age, religion, disability, sexual orientation, veteran status, gender identity, or pregnancy.