About this role
Job title: Equestrian Stable Maintenance Tech
About the Role The Equestrian Stable Maintenance Tech is responsible for feeding horses, loading and unloading hay and manure, cleaning stalls, and upkeep of William Woods University stables facilities.
What You'll Do
- Feed and water horses as specified.
- Clean individual horse stalls by removing manure and placing new bedding as directed.
- Unload and stack hay upon delivery.
- Load hay into wagons for distribution.
- Load/unload manure for removal from WWU premises.
- Work/prepare arena areas as directed.
- Perform other maintenance functions at the discretion of the Stables Manager.
- Other duties as assigned.
What We're Looking For
- High school diploma or equivalent required.
- Must have experience working with large animals, preferably horses.
- Experience working on a farm or stables is preferred.
- Varied work experience preferably in grounds, general maintenance, and/or construction.
- Ability to operate various hand tools, power tools and machinery (tractors, uniloaders, dump trucks, brush hog, mowers).
- Ability to repair equipment.
- Ability to communicate effectively both written and orally.
Nice to Have
- Experience working on a farm or stables is preferred.
- Varied work experience preferably in grounds, general maintenance, and/or construction.
Compensation & Benefits
- WWU provides employees and their dependents with an opportunity to enroll in undergraduate, masters or doctoral coursework for credit at the university at a free or reduced cost. Employees interested in undergraduate degrees are eligible upon completion of three months of service. Masters or doctoral (including EDS) level degrees begins upon completion of six months of service.