What are the responsibilities and job description for the Barn Help/Ranch Hand position at Spirit Dog Ranch, LLC?
Job Overview
The Barn Help/Ranch Hand position at a boarding facility in Northwest Tucson involves various duties related to the care of horses and the upkeep of the grounds. This role in physically demanding, involving the moving, loading and stacking of approximately 20 bales of hay per day weighing between 100 - 120 pound each. This hay is used in the daily feeding of the approximately 100 horses on the property. The position follows a written feed chart to ensure proper feeding of each horse, feeding pre-bagged supplements, cleaning up to 42 stalls daily, and turning horses out in turnout four days per week. It also includes routine cleaning of the automatic waterers, restrooms, and removing trash on a weekly basis. This is not a position that involves training or riding horses, however the successful applicant must have recent experience in horse handling. Ability to learn horse behaviors to monitor for changes in health, reporting concerns to the ranch manager. This position uses a UTV and and ATV it the performance of its' duties.
Qualifications
- Greater than one year paid experience relevant to this position.
- Ability to left/move/stack bales of hay which could reach 120 pounds.
- Self-Motivated and extremely reliable
- Must be able to work in inclement weather.
- Must be US citizen or have the right to work in US
- Ability to read and speak basic English
Job Considerations: Work hours start early in the morning, there are typically several hours of break in the early afternoon before beginning the afternoon feeding. The position is currently 7 days per week, with a lighter day on Sunday. However, there is a possibility of changing the schedule to Monday through Friday for a 5 day work week.
This is a live on-site position. Housing (suitable for a single person) with utilities is provided as a part of the compensation. Pets are not allowed.
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: From $14.00 per hour
Expected hours: 50 – 60 per week
Schedule:
- Every weekend
- Extended hours
- Year round work
Application Question(s):
- Do you understand that this position requires the successful applicant to live on property?
Work Location: In person
Salary : $14