Join our Team
Serving others is what drives our mission. Our center is committed to promoting health and enriching lives through love, joy and holistic healing. If you share these values and are looking for meaningful responsibilities that effect healing and health, apply to join our team!
Position Details
Part-time
7:30am - 12pm
3-5 days/week
*may include additional hours or days
Work Location
In-person
License/Certification
Requirements
- Must have reliable transportation
- Must be able to work in all weather conditions
- Farm or maintenance experience preferred
- Must have strong communication skills and conduct oneself professionally
- Must have credible references
Hiring Insights
Groundskeeper &
Barn Maintenance
Position includes barn, paddock, pasture, and grounds maintenance of 9 acre site. Applicants must be a reliable, able to lift 60lbs, work independently, and work in all weather conditions. Seasonal duties include raking leaves, mowing grass, weed/pest control. Daily duties include cleaning stalls, changing water troughs, sweeping/raking, executing task chart, and communicating with equine management. Receive on-the-job training and support.
Primary Duties
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Upkeep facility or used areas (cleanliness, safety, and professional quality) including stabling, tools, equipment, lawn/pastures etc.
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Shared responsibility (team approach with autonomous activity) in daily chores to support equine health and requirements
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Muck stalls, clean pastures and remove manure, maintain cleanliness of walkways, barn and tools/equipment, and ensure daily supplies of hay, grain, and bedding are met
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Appropriate/Timely communication with supervisor/s
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Maintain professional demeanor and support Ride On St. Louis's vision, mission and values
Specific Duties
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Muck stalls, turnouts, and pastures, ensure access to clean water sources, and turnout horses
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Maintain cleanliness and organization including raking, sweeping, hosing, and cleaning barn, turnouts, and grounds, as well as tools, EV, truck, trailer, tools and equipment
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Ensure daily supplies are met and prepared, and assist with or complete hay or grain delivery
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General maintenance tasks: changing lights, emptying trash, laundry, tack and equipment repair, fence check, etc.
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Execute seasonal chores such as: rodent/pest control, raking, sticks/limbs, spraying/weeding, seeding, mowing, cleaning fans, removing cobwebs, heated water buckets
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Maintain pleasant and professional attitude with visitors, donors, volunteers, clients and staff
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Support the overall good of the program and fundraising events, supply information for grants and other promotions as requested
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Attend staff meetings and program operations as needed