Stable Assistant | Otterbein University
Location
Westerville, OH | United States
Job description
Stable Assistant Job Type: Support Staff
Job Number: 00276
Location: Westerville, OH
Division: Academic Affairs
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. View our world-class facilities at 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 descri ption 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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About Otterbein University
UNIVERSITY SUMMARY: Historically progressive and building. That is the hallmark of Otterbein University and those connected to this private university nestled in the picturesque, historic Uptown Westerville district in central Ohio and minutes away from Columbus, Ohio’s largest city. Otterbein has set the pace by providing an educational experience that is progressive, innovative, and inclusive. Students come from towns throughout Ohio, as well as many states and multiple countries, enriching the campus through their individual and collective diversity. As a university that educates students of various racial, ethnic, and cultural backgrounds, we strive for and value a diverse faculty and staff that reflects our student population and Franklin County. Otterbein has been selected as one of 23 universities across the US and the first in Ohio to host a Truth, Racial Healing and Transformation Campus Center. Otterbein will work with its own campus community as well as the Columbus City and Westerville City school districts to create positive narrative change about race; promote racial healing activities; and erase structural barriers to equity and opportunity.
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