Equine Maintenance

Job Description

Job Description

Part Time EQUINE MAINTENANCE

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

• High School Diploma or equivalent (copy required upon hire)
• Basic knowledge of horsemanship, horse care, and equine behavior
• Comfortable handling and riding horses and performing routine barn chores
• Willingness to learn equine care practices and follow established procedures
• Physical requirements include but are not limited to the ability to lift up to 75 pounds, the ability to stand for long periods in extreme weather, handle horses safely, and assist riders on and off horses
• Valid New York State Driver’s License (copy required upon hire)
• Yearly Physical (required within 1 month of hire)
• Ability to work with a diverse population presenting a variety of cultural, socioeconomic, developmental, and sexual identities. Must be willing to establish and foster healthy, supportive relationships that acknowledge individual identities and encourage personal growth.

PREFERRED

REQUIREMENTS

§ NYS Statewide Central Register of Child Abuse and Maltreatment (SCR)

§ Multi-State Sex Offender Registry (SOR)

§ NYS Division of Criminal Justice Services (DCJS) fingerprinting

§ NYS Justice Center Staff Exclusion List (SEL)

§ NYS OMIG Medicaid Exclusion List

§ Out-of-state child abuse register inquiry of any state in which the person resided within the last five years (if applicable)

§ NYS License Event Notification Service (LENS)

§ Office of Inspector General (OIG)

HOURS

SALARY

$22 / hour

OBJECTIVES OF THE POSITION

The Equine Maintenance Worker provides foundational support to the Equine Program by assisting with daily barn chores, facility upkeep, and general horse care under the supervision and guidance of the Equine Manager and designated equine leadership. This entry-level position is designed for individuals seeking experience in barn operations and equine care while contributing to a safe, clean, and structured environment for youth and animals.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES OF THE JOB

DEPARTMENT : Facilities

SUPERVISED BY : Responsible to the Equine Manager and other designated equine leadership

DIRECT REPORT(S) : N / A

About The William George Agency for Children’s Services

The William George Agency for Children’s Services is located on a 650-acre campus nine miles northeast of Ithaca, in the Finger Lakes Region of New York State. It is a private, not-for-profit residential treatment center licensed by the New York State Office of Children and Family Services (OCFS) that serves both male and female youth between the ages of 12 and 21, and their families, who present with significant mental health issues, behavioral difficulties, and substance abuse issues. Our programs offer an array of treatment modalities specifically designed to meet the needs of our youth.

The William George Agency for Children’s Services is an Affirmative Action / Equal Opportunity Employer committed to providing employment opportunities without regard to an individual’s age, color, disability, gender, gender expression, gender identity, genetic information, national origin, race, religion, sex, sexual orientation, or veteran status.

This job description intends to provide, in broad terms, the general functions and responsibilities of positions given this title. It shall not be construed as a declaration of the total of the specific job duties and responsibilities for any particular position. Employees may be directed to perform tasks other than those specifically presented in this description.

Outstanding Benefits Package

Working at The William George Agency for Children’s Services has benefits that exceed salary alone. There are personal rewards, including comprehensive health and retirement plan options. We also offer generous paid time off to support your work-life balance.