What are the responsibilities and job description for the Stable Hand position at SIDNEY PEAK RANCH?
Sidney Peak Ranch Equestrian Center is located in the South Valley outside of Steamboat Springs, Colorado. The facility provides a safe and comfortable horse environment including an indoor and outdoor riding arena, 32 heated stalls, outdoor paddocks, 6 miles of riding trails and a cross-country jumping course.
Job Description
Sidney Peak Ranch is looking to hire a seasonal Stable Hand participating in the day-to-day operations of the equestrian center.
Responsibilities
- Daily cleaning of barn, stalls, and paddocks
- Install and remove stall bedding as required
- Manage daily feeding and watering of horses
- Turn horses in and out of paddocks and pastures
- Perform daily equine wellness checks
- Horse grooming
- Assist with horse medication as required
- Equestrian facility maintenance including cleaning, sweeping, snow removal, dusting, washing, painting, mowing, trimming
Requirements
- Basic equine husbandry knowledge
- Excellent communication & interpersonal skills
- Desire for the cleanliness of work environment
- Excellent time management skills
- Strong work ethic
- Must be able to lift 50 lbs.
- Experience operating a tractor and related equipment
- Must be self-motivated and able to work independently
- Previous horse experience required
- Tractor and Skid Steer operating experience is a plus
Job Type: Full-time, and Seasonal. Experience: Minimum of 2 years Equestrian, Qualifying applicants must have their own housing with the reliability to commute or planning to relocate before starting work (required).
Pay is based on experience.
Benefits offered.
Please direct only serious inquiries to hr@sidneypeak.com.
Job Types: Full-time, Temporary
Pay: $18.00 - $25.00 per hour
Benefits:
- Dental insurance
- Health insurance
- Paid time off
Schedule:
- Year round work
Application Question(s):
- Do you have or are you able to secure your own housing?
Ability to Relocate:
- Steamboat Springs, CO 80487: Relocate before starting work (Required)
Work Location: In person
Salary : $18 - $25