Farm hand Jobs in Atlanta ga

Job Code : 61260 Salary Range : $17.68-23.92 / hour depending on experience FLSA : NonexemptThe purpose of this classification is to care for horses housed at the County's horse farm and to perform general maintenance and upkeep of the facility.Essential Functions : The following duties are normal for this position. The omission of specific statements of the duties does not exclude them from the classification if the work is similar, related, or a logical assignment for this classification. Other duties may be required and assigned.Feeds and waters horses; feeds and waters horses per established schedules or to specific health recovery or maintenance programs; maintains feeding and watering records; and advises supervisor when supplies are needed.Monitors horse health; provides general, day-to-day observation of health; reports emerging concerns or issues to supervisor; and coordinates with supervisor or veterinary staff to provide care as needed.Exercises horses; moves horses out of and into stalls each day; provides enrichment or exercise to horses; and ensures an appropriate amount of exercise in a healthy environment.Grooms and cleans horses daily or as needed; brushes coat, mane and tail; and cleans hooves and shoes.Cleans stalls; cleans and changes bedding per established schedules or as needed; uses power washing equipment to handle difficult cleanups; and cleans or launders equipment.Maintains fences; monitors the integrity of fences daily; and uses hand tools to repair damaged fences.Provides assistance to boarding clients; and assists clients with moving horses for transport or with other handling as requested.High school diploma or GED required; one year work experience in any field; or any equivalent combination of education, training, and experience which provides the requisite knowledge, skills, and abilities for this job. Learn More