Barn Manager

Department: Jr.-Sr. High School

Reports to: Principal

Employment: 2026-2027, expires 8/30/27

Salary: Per CEA Contract, Appendix D, Group One

Start Date: As soon as possible

Deadline for applying – Until filled

Summary: This position’s responsibilities include responsibility for animal care on the premises and maintaining barn facilities year-round to ensure a safe and healthy environment for animals, district staff, and students.

Qualifications:

• Minimum of a high school diploma or equivalent education.
• Understanding of basic principles of animal care and handling techniques.
• Prior experience in barn management and/or animal care is
• Ability to work well independently and under pressure.
• Ability to lift over 50 lbs.
• Clear criminal history check, physical, and drug test required; first aid training.
• Alternatives to the above qualifications as the Board may find appropriate and acceptable.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Coordinating and/or providing daily feeding and watering of animals, including supplement administration.
• Manage the turn-in and turn-out of animals to pasture.
• Fill/clean water buckets and/or troughs; Feed animals according to schedule and directions determined by the Agri Science Teacher.
• Monitoring animal health, safety, and general welfare; communicating observations of animals’ behavior and health to the Principal.
• Maintaining appropriate animal-care schedules and records; coordinating veterinary care and other animal-related services when necessary;
• Monitoring feed, bedding, medications, and other necessary supplies and communicating purchasing needs to the appropriate District administrator;
• Coordinating animal care during weekends, holidays, school breaks, summer recess, and other periods when school is not in session;
• Maintaining appropriate cleanliness and sanitation of animal housing areas;
• Communicating promptly with District administration regarding animal health, safety, facility, or operational concerns; and
• Performing other reasonable duties related to the care and oversight of District animals and barn operations.
• Assist in misc. barn-related chores. (i.e., dusting, removing cobwebs, watering arena, etc.).
• Maintain and organize grain, hay, and supplement storage areas.
• Assist with barn, stall, pen, fence, gate, and pasture maintenance as needed.
• Assist in tracking hay, grain, supplements, medications, supplies, and bedding as needed.
• Performs other functions and duties as assigned by the supervisor.

Please direct any questions regarding the position to Damien Pepin at dpepin@capacschools.us. Persons who are interested in this position should apply at https://capacschools.schoolspring.com/

It is the policy of Capac Community Schools that no person shall, based on race, color, national origin, sex (including sexual orientation and transgender identity), disability, age, religion, height, weight, marital or family status, military status, ancestry, genetic information, political affiliation or belief, or any other legally protected category (Collectively, “Protected Classes”), be excluded from participation in, be denied the benefits of, or be subjected to discrimination in any of its programs or activities, including employment opportunities. The information contained in this job description is for compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (A.D.A.) and is not an exhaustive list of the duties performed for this position. Additional duties are performed by the individuals currently holding this position, and additional duties may be assigned.