Barn Maintenance Job Description
Job Details:
· Full-Time or Part-Time
· Work weekdays, weekends, and holidays
· Ability to work around animals, hay, and dust
· Ability to lift and push heavy loads over 100 pounds
Responsibilities Include:
Daily
· Outside maintenance including mowing, weed eating, touching up paint, fixing fences, etc..
· Feeding and watering all animals, refill water throughout the day, make sure troughs and buckets are clean
· Muck out manure and wet bedding from stalls and pens, add fresh bedding if needed. Clean stall walls and fronts if needed.
· Sweep barn aisles, feed room, walkways and any other areas around barn to remove any hay, manure, and debris
· Move horses to and from turn-out areas as scheduled, checking for any issues when leaving or entering the barn
· Empty garbage and dispose of manure in designated areas
· Straighten up equipment, supplies, and tools and keep up with equipment maintenance
Weekly
· Deep clean water buckets, feed pans, and other equipment
· Disinfect shared equipment like cross-ties, pitchforks, and hoses
· Conduct visual inspections for potential safety hazards such as loose boards, sharp edges, or protruding nails in and around stalls
· Check hay, grain, supplements and bedding supplies and report what needs to be restocked
Monthly
· Strip stalls of all bedding, power wash and disinfect walls and floors to control ammonia and bacteria
· Inspect the barn’s structural integrity, including support beams, doors, gates, and roof for signs of damage and wear
· Inspect and repair fences and check pastures for hazards like poisonous plants, holes, and debris
· Check for signs of rodents and insects, service pest control stations
· Test all electrical outlets and check for signs of frayed or chewed wires
· Clean and inspect barn fans and other ventilation systems to ensure proper airflow and prevent dust build-up
Seasonal
· Winter: Prepare for cold weather by insulating pipes, testing heaters and heated waterers, ensure walkways are clear of ice
· Summer: Clean and service fans to improve circulation, increase pest control measures, and ensure horses have access to shade
· Spring: Declutter and reorganize storage areas, deep clean the entire facility, clear away debris that has collected over the winter
· Fall: Prepare for wet weather by checking drainage systems around the barn and prepare for muddy conditions
Compensation & Benefits:
· Salary is commensurate with experience and credentials
· Paid time off
· Employee veterinary service discount
·401k retirement savings plan for full time employees
· Medical, dental, and vision available for full time employees
· Short/long term disability for full time employees
· Life insurance for full time employees
To learn more about our practice please visit sanantonioequine.com
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