Join our Team

Serving others is what drives our mission. Our center is committed to promoting health and enriching lives through love, joy and holistic healing. If you share these values and are looking for meaningful responsibilities that effect healing and health, apply to join our team!

Position Details

Part-time

7:30am - 12pm

3-5 days/week

*may include additional hours or days

Work Location

In-person

License/Certification

Valid driver's license

Requirements

- Must be able to lift 60lbs

- Must have reliable transportation

- Must be able to work in all weather conditions

- Farm or maintenance experience preferred

- Must have strong communication skills and conduct oneself professionally

- Must have credible references

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Groundskeeper &
Barn Maintenance

Position includes barn, paddock, pasture, and grounds maintenance of 9 acre site. Applicants must be a reliable, able to lift 60lbs, work independently, and work in all weather conditions. Seasonal duties include raking leaves, mowing grass, weed/pest control. Daily duties include cleaning stalls, changing water troughs, sweeping/raking, executing task chart, and communicating with equine management. Receive on-the-job training and support.

Primary Duties

Upkeep facility or used areas (cleanliness, safety, and professional quality) including stabling, tools, equipment, lawn/pastures etc.
Shared responsibility (team approach with autonomous activity) in daily chores to support equine health and requirements
Muck stalls, clean pastures and remove manure, maintain cleanliness of walkways, barn and tools/equipment, and ensure daily supplies of hay, grain, and bedding are met
Appropriate/Timely communication with supervisor/s
Maintain professional demeanor and support Ride On St. Louis's vision, mission and values

Specific Duties

Muck stalls, turnouts, and pastures, ensure access to clean water sources, and turnout horses
Maintain cleanliness and organization including raking, sweeping, hosing, and cleaning barn, turnouts, and grounds, as well as tools, EV, truck, trailer, tools and equipment
Ensure daily supplies are met and prepared, and assist with or complete hay or grain delivery
General maintenance tasks: changing lights, emptying trash, laundry, tack and equipment repair, fence check, etc.
Execute seasonal chores such as: rodent/pest control, raking, sticks/limbs, spraying/weeding, seeding, mowing, cleaning fans, removing cobwebs, heated water buckets
Maintain pleasant and professional attitude with visitors, donors, volunteers, clients and staff
Support the overall good of the program and fundraising events, supply information for grants and other promotions as requested
Attend staff meetings and program operations as needed

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