What are the responsibilities and job description for the Horse barn help position at Tao of Horsemanship?
Job Overview
Seeking a dedicated and hardworking individual who has experience working in horse barns. This role is essential in maintaining the well-being of our horses and the overall cleanliness and functionality of the barn. The ideal candidate will have a passion for animal care and a willingness to learn about horse husbandry practices.
Duties
- Provide daily care for horses, including feeding, and grooming.
- Clean stalls and maintain a tidy barn environment.
- Assist with the handling of hay and feed.
- Operate basic farm machinery and hand tools for barn maintenance.
- Monitor the health and behavior of horses, reporting any concerns to owner.
- Perform heavy lifting tasks associated with moving feed, hay and manure tubs.
Requirements
- Experience in animal handling or farm work is required.
- Knowledge of animal husbandry practices is a plus.
- Ability to operate farm machinery safely and effectively.
- Strong organizational skills with attention to detail.
- Capability to perform heavy lifting (up to 75 pounds) as required by the job.
- Willingness to work outdoors in various weather conditions.
- Good communication skills for effective teamwork and supervision.
- A positive attitude towards learning new horse care and barn management skills.
Job Type: Part-time
Pay: $15.00 per hour
Expected hours: 15 – 20 per week
Schedule:
- 4 hour shift
- Evening shift
- Monday to Friday
- Morning shift
- Rotating weekends
Experience:
- horse barn help: 4 years (Required)
Ability to Commute:
- Dunnellon, FL 34431 (Preferred)
Ability to Relocate:
- Dunnellon, FL 34431: Relocate before starting work (Required)
Work Location: In person
Salary : $15