What are the responsibilities and job description for the Handyman position at Equine Advocates?
Home to 80 rescued horses, ponies, donkeys & mules.
Duties Includes:
- Repair, power wash & paint barn structures
- Build new barn doors as needed
- Repair, install & paint fencing
- Repair roadways
- Oil changes in equipment
- Operate skid steerer, tractors, gators, etc.
- Use of basic hand tools
- Mow lawns
- Weed whack
- Snow - plow and shovel
- Pick up maintenance materials at suppliers
- Cover for farm staff: horse related activities such as cleaning stalls and paddocks, hay distribution, clean/replace water in troughs
- And more….
Will we train to drive a gooseneck 6-horse trailer. Trips would be to and from equine hospitals in Ithaca and Saratoga —load and unload equines.
Must be dependable & self-motivated!
Pay: Up to $24.00 per hour
Experience:
- Maintenance: 2 years (Required)
License/Certification:
- Driver's License (Required)
Ability to Commute:
- Valatie, NY 12184 (Preferred)
Work Location: In person
Salary : $24