Date Posted: 07/06/2022 | Last Updated: 07/06/2022
Categories:
Farm Maintenance, General Farm Labor, Other
Positions Available:
Full Time
Annual Salary Range:
Not Specified
Minimum Education Level:
None
Horse Breeds Associated With This Job:
Any Breed
Languages Required:
Any Language
Drivers license required?
Yes
Commercial drivers license required?
No
Height/Weight Specifications
(For riding positions only)
Height: ft in
Weight: lbs
Qualifications/Requirements:
• At least 1-2 years of experience and knowledge working on a ranch
• At least 3 years of cattle experience and hauling livestock
• Knowledge of safe work practices around horses and other livestock
• Cattle and pasture experience (Holistic Management knowledge a plus)
• Knowledge of equipment maintenance with mechanical and electrical aptitude
• Experience in monitoring animal appearance/behavior and communicating any necessary information to superiors
• Must have proof of authorization to work in the United States
• Must be 18 years or older and drug-free
• Clear background check
• Strong communication skills
• Work effectively with minimal supervision, self-motivated and self-starter
• Physical requirements
o Ability to work outdoors, on uneven, slippery terrain in varying weather conditions with dust and allergens
o Ability to twist, bend, kneel, climb, lift 100 lbs., and use hand tools as necessary
• Safely operate ATV
• Strong commitment to teamwork
• Ability to adhere to the organization's policies, procedures and regulations
• Ability to adapt to changes throughout the day
• Must have a California Driver’s License
• Class A Commercial license a plus (but not required)
• Working weekends is required
Responsibilities include but not limited to:
• Clean horse stalls, outside pens, turnout area, walker/ round-pen
• Feed horses
• Make feed for the next feeding, including reloading buckets and hay cart
• Fodder feed and clean trays
• Feed and bring sheep, Alpacas, in/out
• Ensure horse barn, tacking area, pastures, water troughs, hay barn and surrounding areas are clean
• Mow grass/weed eater
• Turn horses out in pastures/moving pastures
• Irrigate horse pastures
• Move irrigation pipe for crops
• Groom responsibilities
o Lunge
o Bandage
o Feed
o Water
o Wrap
o Walk and turn out
o Assist with therapies, (e.g. ice, thumper, etc.)
o Take fly masks on and off horses
• Miscellaneous Ranch work
Qualifications/Requirements:
• At least 1-2 years of experience and knowledge of caring for equines is preferred
• Knowledge of safe work practices around horses and other livestock
• Experience in monitoring animal appearance/behavior and communicating any necessary information to superiors
• Must have proof of authorization to work in the United States
• Must be 18 years or older, and drug-free
• Clear background check
• Strong communication skills
• Work effectively with minimal supervision, self-motivated and self-starter
• Physical requirements
o Ability to work outdoors, on uneven, slippery terrain in varying weather conditions with dust and allergens
o Ability to twist, bend, kneel, climb and use hand tools as necessary
o Ability to lift 80-100 lbs.
• Safely operate ATV /UTV
• Strong commitment to teamwork
• Ability to adhere to the organization's policies, procedures and regulations
• Ability to adapt to changes throughout the day
Health, 401k, vacation & sick leave
N/A
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