Farm Hand: Saturday and Sunday Horse Care

We operate a private, family-owned pony farm located outside Nashville, TN. We have a strong focus on horse care, safety and well being as we seek to produce high-quality ponies for children. No smoking is allowed on the property. We are an equal opportunity employer. Candidates from all backgrounds are encouraged to apply. You must be available for Saturday and Sunday shifts from 7:30am to 4:00pm to be considered for this position.

Position Description :

We seek a farm hand to take on a variety farm maintenance and horse care tasks for three days a week including Sundays. The position requires working independently and the candidate must have strong common sense along with a good understanding of horse behavior, while also being detail oriented and adhering to safety precautions. The right candidate is handy, loves horses, is mature with a high attention to detail, excellent time-management and communication skills. S/he should be capable of working with a team and/or with minimal supervision. Experience working around horses is necessary. Position to start in June. Applicants will be required to perform a paid trial period to make sure you can handle the duties. Some holidays required. Holidays will be shorter shifts to take care of the basic needs of the horses.

Job Types:

Part-time. This position will be considered Temp to Hire after 90 days.

Pay:

$16 per hour

Duties:

Handle ponies and horses, including moving horses on a lead. Feed horses grain, hay, and any supplements. Monitor well-being of horses daily for illness and injury. Provide basic medical care to horses at the direction of veterinarian or other colleagues, including provision of medication and wound care. Water horses, including breaking ice and unhooking water hoses in cold weather Regular inspection and repair of fences, including electric fences which must be tested daily. Muck out stalls in 7-stall barn and drylots. Update electronic farm records. Other farm duties as required.

Qualifications:

Horse experience and comfort handling horses of all ages. Ability to communicate effectively both written and orally in English.

Basic computer skills:

Ability to use email, internet, electronic calendars, etc. Ability to regularly lift, push, or pull a minimum of 50 lbs . Ability to reach, crouch, kneel, bend, walk, or stand for long periods of time Ability to respond to emergencies on property or involving horses. Valid driver's license. Applicants will be subject to a background check and credit check as a condition of employment and will be required to provide recent employment references.

Schedule:

Day shift 1-2 days a week ( including every Sunday )

Job Type:

Part-time Pay:

$16.00 per hour Application Question(s): Do you know how to drive a tractor with attachments (bush hog, hay fork, etc)?

Education:

High school or equivalent (Preferred)

Experience:

equine: 3 years (Required)

License/Certification:

Driver's License (Required)

Work Location:

In person