Stable Assistant

Location : Westerville, OH

Job Type: Support Staff

Job Number: 00276

Division: Academic Affairs

Department: Equine Science

Opening Date: 12/15/2023

DESCRIPTION

Otterbein University seeks a Stable Assistant to maintain the facilities of the Austin E. Knowlton Center for Equine Science. Cares for horses under the guidelines of the Equine Science Department. This is a part-time, non-exempt position, with various shifts available.

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JOB RESPONSIBILITIES

• Care for horses to protect their health and improve their appearance
• Feeding and watering horses, managing supplements, basic equine first aid
• Bring in and turnout horses
• Cleans and beds stalls daily
• Keep facility neat and clean at all times
• Maintains facility equipment and vehicles, keeps service records, performs or schedules preventative maintenance
• Maintains records and charts
• Uses tractor with attachments to perform various field, arena and grounds maintenance
• Perform landscaping duties such as weed removal, planting, mowing, shoveling walks and driveways, and some light carpentry and facility repairs.
• Assists with supervising and training of student workers
• Other duties may be assigned.

QUALIFICATIONS

To perform this job successfully, an individual must have previous experience with horses and be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily with training. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
QUALIFICATIONS, EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE:

• At least 2 years' experience with handling horses
• High School Diploma
• Ohio Driver's license; ability to get and maintain Decision Driving Certificate through Otterbein.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS: The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Must be able to spend prolonged periods of time working in a dusty environment; able to reach, lift to 80 pounds; must be able to hear and make self heard by co-workers and other constituencies; must be able to see to process work that the position is responsible for completing; must be able to work under deadlines and with constant interruptions.

WORK ENVIRONMENT: The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

This position is at an Equine Facility. Employees must work in all temperatures and weather conditions. The environment is very dusty. Going off premises for breaks is difficult due to time and distance constraints. A heated break room and lavatory are provided.
SUPPLEMENTAL INFORMATION

This description is intended to indicate the kinds of tasks and levels of work difficulty that will be required of positions that will be given this title and shall not be construed as declaring what the specific duties and responsibilities of any particular position shall be. It is not intended to limit or in any way modify the right of any supervisor to assign, direct and control the work of employees under supervision. The use of a particular expression or illustration describing duties shall not be held to exclude other duties not mentioned that are of similar kind of level of difficulty.

Otterbein University is committed to providing a welcoming environment free from unlawful discrimination. To this end, the University prohibits any form of discrimination against any person on the basis of race, color, sex, gender, pregnancy, religion, creed, marital status, partnership status, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, national origin, disability, military status, or any other legally protected status in its programs and activities. However, the University's commitment to a nondiscriminatory environment is not intended to abridge unduly its commitment to academic freedom, free speech, or its educational mission. Inquiries or complaints regarding any form of discrimination or harassment may be directed to: Human Resources

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To help attract a talented team, Otterbein offers a comprehensive benefits package to employees.

Benefits for employees working 20 hours or more per week include:

• Accrue 4 weeks of prorated paid vacation
• 11 paid holiday's plus bonus days if holiday falls on a day normally worked

Benefits for employees working 30 hours or more per week include those listed above as well as

• Tuition benefit for employee and their dependents
• Medical, dental, vision insurance for the employee, their dependents or domestic partner
• Life insurance
• Disability

ABOUT OTTERBEIN UNIVERSITY:

ABOUT OTTERBEIN EQUINE SCIENCE:

ABOUT OTTERBEIN CAREERS and BENEFITS:

01

How many years of equine/horse handling experience do you have?

• No experience
• Less than 2 years
• 2 to 5 years
• 5 or more years

02

Please describe your horse handling experience.

03

Do you have a valid Driver's License?

• Yes
• No

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