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Job Description:

Stable Maintenance Classification:

Full Time, Hourly, Non-Exempt Reports to: Director of the

Equestrian Center Salary Range:

$21.00 - $23.00/hour depending on experience

Job Summary:

The Stable Maintenance position assists the Stable Manager to ensure the operations of the equestrian program and the needs of the physical plant are being attended to in the most effective and efficient means possible. Stable Maintenance is an integral part of the operations of the barn and is responsible to identify physical plant defects and/or needs and report them to the Stable Manager. The Stable Maintenance position may be required to work on evenings and weekends during special events and/or in the event of staff shortages.

Key Responsibilities:

• Ability to operate School tractors, trucks, equipment and horse trailers
• Responsible for daily and weekly barn chores including, but not limited to, maintaining arena footing by watering and dragging, water trough cleaning and filling, scheduling and storing bedding deliveries and manure removal, hay placement in paddocks, round bale placement in fields, trash removal, supervising drop off of bulk deliveries, cleaning and sweeping common areas in the stable such as hay bays and main aisle • Maintaining rotating schedule and handling unplanned repair requests to sustain the cleanliness of the grounds and proper working order of the facilities including, but not limited to, mowing and weed eating, rotating paddock clean up by dragging to decrease manure build up as well as removing old hay, rocks and debris, fencing repairs, opening and closing fields for seasonal rest periods • Executing special projects including, but not limited to, set up and take down of equipment for horse shows hosted at Foxcroft, additional clean up before events such as raking near barn entry ways, power washing stalls and barn areas, painting, and other projects to enhance the facilities • Coordinate with the Operations team to schedule usage of shared equipment.

• Schedule, as assigned by the Stable Manager, specific deliveries and be on site to receive deliveries and notify security of these events
• In collaboration with the Stable Manager, ensure the physical plant is free of defects and submit work orders as needed for repairs No job description can anticipate all responsibilities as such; there may be other assigned duties.

All employees are expected to fully support the life and mission of the School and our students.

Qualifications:

• High School diploma and minimum 3-5-years' experience as a well-regarded professional in the equine industry and/or farm management
• Must have a valid drivers license
• General knowledge of occupational hazards and necessary safety precautions associated with work
• Must have experience using a variety of equipment including but not limited to mowers (push and zero turns), weed whacker, farm tractor and necessary equipment
• Strong interpersonal, communication, analytical and organizational skills
• Ability to work independently and in a team environment
• Strong customer-service orientation
• Be part of an evening/weekend Maintenance on call rotation. Residing on property preferred, and interaction with the school community essential. Housing would be available.
• Appreciation of, and commitment to, single sex and boarding school education

Other Qualifications:

All prospective employees must be able to clear a fingerprint and background check and TB screening. Our community welcomes and celebrates the diverse histories, experiences, and identities of each of its members, and we believe that shared experiences - formal and informal - within a diverse community foster authentic human relationships and growth.

Physical Work Environment:

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this position an incumbent is required to regularly remain sedentary for long periods of time in meetings and while processing information and paper work both manually and on a computer. The employee is required to stand; walk; use hands and arms to reach and hands to type and manipulate a computer keyboard and mouse. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision and ability to adjust focus. Additionally, the incumbent must be able to converse in clear English both written and orally, over a telephone and in person. The employee is regularly required to listen, physically direct, and speak. The incumbent may be required to lift up to 80-100 pounds, traverse uneven terrain and climb stairs while moving about campus, bend and stoop. Work hours are normally Monday through Friday, but may include weekends.. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderately quiet; however, variations in noise level may occur when the employee attends school functions such as assemblies, graduation and other events.

Pay:

$21.00 - $23.00 per hour

Benefits:

Dental insurance Employee assistance program Flexible spending account Health insurance Health savings account Life insurance Paid time off Retirement plan Vision insurance

Work Location:

In person