What are the responsibilities and job description for the Ranch Hand/Laborer position at Enchantment Equitreks?
Enchantment Equitreks is looking for a reliable and enthusiastic person to join our team at a small horseback riding vacation ranch.
Duties will include:
- Feeding horses (hay, grain,supplements) 2 x day
- Cleaning horse pens 2 x day
- Leading horses to turnouts when weather permits
- Putting horses on hot walker when weather permits
- General care of horses including but not limited to: applying topical medications, fly spray, feet conditioner, minor wound care, winter blankets, fly masks.
- General cleaning duties around the barn, including farm equipment.
- Checking on and filling feed/water for chickens and cows
- Checking on and filling water and feed bins for dogs.
- Operating farm equipment such as a small tractor, side by side, and possibly skid steer.
Must meet the following requirements:
- Must have 2 years of equine care experience
- Must be 18 and have a valid drivers license
- Willing to work in all weather conditions and over time if an animal is sick or injured.
- Must be able to follow instructions and work without supervision.
- Must be able to understand that certain routines change while the core values remain the same.
- Must be able to work as a team and be open to learning opportunities
- Must have a professional attitude and dress appropriately for barn work.
- Must have reliable personal transportation
Schedule:
3 days a week. 3 hours in am, 2 hours in pm
Opportunities and Benefits:
-If you would like to pick up extra hours there is extra ranch work available.
-We do have exercise riding and/or training opportunities available.
-We will feed you when we have clients
Children, dogs and smoking are not allowed on the ranch.
Job Type: Part-time
Pay: From $80.00 per day
Work Location: In person
Salary : $80