Groom

Schedule/Travel:  Full-time, calendar year position. Additional hours may be required. Schedule may vary according to department and Kent School needs. 

FLSA:  Non-exempt

Classification: Staff

Start Date:ASAP

Position Summary:

Groom is a live-in position with housing provided.When working with animals and on a farm, there are some days when hours may be longer due to emergencies. While the standard workweek is 40 hours, unforeseen circumstances or emergencies may require additional hours. Holidays are required, but for major holidays, a modified and abbreviated schedule is in place with shortened shifts. The schedule does allow for two consecutive days off.

Specific Duties and Responsibilities:

• night checks
• early, late and after hours needs
• transportation of horses to vet clinic, or elsewhere, as needed
• AM/PM feeding (including hay, water, grain)
• assisting with grain preparation, as needed under direction of Barn Manager
• cleaning and scrubbing buckets
• meeting trailers and assisting with arrivals and departures of horses
• meet vet and farrier when Barn Manager is not available
• clean paddocks regularly
• muck stalls
• turnout and turn-in horses (including dressing, blanketing, booting)
• assist with lunging and hand-walking horses under the direction of Barn Manager
• supervising students in the barn and while riding as needed
• keeping barn clean, tidy and organized
• medicating, wrapping, ice booting, bandaging under direction of Barn Manager
• assisting with setting courses, maintaining jumps and arenas (including manure cleanup, picking rocks, raking, watering, cleaning, etc)
• general barn, facilities, and grounds maintenance, and cleaning (dusting, sweeping, mopping, scrubbing, disinfecting, cobwebs, picking up garbage, raking, etc.)
• caring for horses (clipping, grooming, bathing, hosing)
• laundry
• cleaning tack
• assisting with camp, summer events, horse shows, etc
• restock hay and shavings and stock feed when delivered
• assist Barn Manager with inventory as needed
• tacking horses as needed
• light maintenance and repairs as necessary
• monitor horse welfare
• alert Barn Manager to lameness, horse not eating or drinking, or any other signs of distress
• provide high-quality and professional care of horses
• assist Barn Manager and Assistant Barn Manager with additional duties as needed
• ability to fill in after hours and on unscheduled days/shifts as needed
• other duties as assigned

Qualifications:

• horse knowledge and experience preferred
• excellent attention to detail and communication skills
• self-starter with a positive attitude and strong work ethic
• reliable, dependable, and punctual
• respectful, collaborative, kind and caring to people and horses
• willing to learn and be open to suggestions
• team player who is flexible and adaptable
• manage multiple tasks and deadlines with strong time management skills
• able to work holidays and alternate shifts as needed
• complete a list of duties in a timely manner and without supervision

Physical Requirements:

The physical demands listed below are representative of those that must be met by the employee to successfully perform the essential functions of the job:

• Able to pick up, carry, move, push and wheel 50+ lbs.
• Sit, stand, and walk for required periods of time, and in all weather conditions.
• Visual acuity within normal parameters.

Additional Requirements:

• Successful completion of post-offer, pre-employment criminal background checks and drug test.
• Maintain punctual and regular attendance.
• Work is performed on a smoke-free campus.

The essential functions and basic skills have been included. It is not intended to be construed as an exclusive list of all functions, responsibilities, skills and abilities. Additional functions and requirements may be assigned by supervisors as deemed appropriate. 

Kent School is committed to making equal employment opportunities available to all qualified persons. In accordance with federal, state and local laws, we recruit, hire, promote and evaluate all personnel without regard to race, color, religion, age, gender, ancestry, citizen status, veteran status, physical or mental handicaps, sexual orientation, or any other factors protected by law. Candidates from historically underrepresented groups are encouraged to apply.