What are the responsibilities and job description for the Animal & Rangeland Sciences Horse Center Crew Member position at Oregon State University?
Position Details
Position Information
Job Title
Animal & Rangeland Sciences Horse Center Crew Member
Appointment Type
Student Employee
Job Location
Corvallis
Position Appointment Percent
Appointment Basis
Pay Method
Hourly
Pay Period
16th - 15th of the following month
Pay Date
Last working day of the month
Remote or Hybrid option?
Min Hourly Rate
14.20 (Standard); $13.20 (Non-Urban); $15.45 (Portland Metro)
Max Hourly Rate
21.00 (Standard); $18.50 (Non-Urban); $21.50 (Portland Metro)
Position Summary
This recruitment will be used to create a pool of part-time (a maximum of 24 hours per week during the school year; higher during holidays and summer break) Horse Center Crew Member positions for the Department of Animal and Rangeland Sciences at Oregon State University (OSU).
This position is for the care and maintenance of horses. Typical duties include cleaning stalls, feeding, watering, and handling of horses. The employee will perform weekly tasks and projects around the Horse Center, as needed. Employees are expected to work every other weekend and partial holidays. Employee must be available to work weekdays between 5 : 30 am - 8 am.
Work is performed in barns and outdoors at the OSU Horse Center located on NW Walnut Dr. in Corvallis, OR.
Position Duties
- Cleaning stalls, paddocks, and aisles in barns.
- Maintaining horse stall bedding.
- Following feed schedule and guidelines.
- Assisting with putting out horses from barns to pastures or bringing them back in at night.
- Assisting with maintaining the facility.
- Other duties as assigned.
Minimum Qualifications
Full Employment Eligibility Requirements can be found here : http : / / fa.oregonstate.edu / stu-manual / 500-employment-eligibility-requirements
High School student : Regularly enrolled in a high school or participating in a home-schooling program
Additional Required Qualifications
This position is designated as a critical or security-sensitive position; therefore, the incumbent must successfully complete a criminal history check and be determined to be position qualified as per OSU Standard 576-055-0000 et seq. Incumbents are required to self-report convictions and those in youth programs may have additional criminal history checks every 24 months.
Preferred (Special) Qualifications
Preference will be given to student applicants who have previous experience working with horses including :
Working Conditions / Work Schedule
Posting Detail Information
Posting Number
P10243SE
Number of Vacancies
Anticipated Appointment Begin Date
09 / 01 / 2023
Anticipated Appointment End Date
Posting Date
09 / 06 / 2023
Full Consideration Date
Closing Date
06 / 30 / 2025
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Special Instructions to Applicants
For additional information please contact : Dawn Sherwood : dawn.sherwood@oregonstate.edu
OSU commits to inclusive excellence by advancing equity and diversity in all that we do. We are an Affirmative Action / Equal Opportunity employer, and particularly encourage applications from members of historically underrepresented racial / ethnic groups, women, individuals with disabilities, veterans, LGBTQ community members, and others who demonstrate the ability to help us achieve our vision of a diverse and inclusive community.
This position is designated as a critical or security-sensitive position; therefore, the incumbent must successfully complete a criminal history check and be determined to be position qualified as per OSU Standard 576-055-0000 et seq. Incumbents are required to self-report convictions and those in youth programs may have additional criminal history checks every 24 months.
OSU will conduct a review of the National Sex Offender Public website prior to hire.
Note : All job offers are contingent upon Human Resources final approval.
Salary : $22
