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A private family with a large horse farm located in Ocala, FL is seeking a full-time maintenance worker (Ranch Hand). This position reports directly to the Ranch Manager. It is essential that the applicant shows proficiency in the following: light woodworking including fencing and barn repair, operation, maintenance and repair of farm machinery and implements, landscape maintenance, operation and maintenance of mowers, chain saws, blowers etc. and basic knowledge of grass production. Skill in engine maintenance and hydraulics a plus.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
In this position, the job responsibilities will include, but are not limited to the following:
- Landscape Maintenance: Mowing, debris clean up, weeding, aerating, watering, fertilizing, trimming, arena grooming, and pruning.
- Pond maintenance, including pump maintenance.
- Light woodworking, fence maintenance and repair
- Operates equipment such as, but not limited to mowers, blowers, edgers, and string trimmers. Notifies supervisor if equipment malfunctions or necessary equipment maintenance.
- Follows safety procedures provided by supervisor.
- Completes daily and weekly reports for supervisor within the maintenance on the farm.
- Equine experience is a positive.
- Maintaining confidentiality regarding principals, guests and day to day activities is essential
- Must possess a true service heart
- Ensure that the barn and equipment are always impeccably clean and well maintained
- Assist in day-to-day tasks if necessary, including feeding and watering horses, cleaning stalls and corrals.
- Maintain the highest level of hospitality services, always alert, friendly, and able to assist principal and guests politely and promptly.
- Ensure the highest standards of first aid, safety, sanitation, and personal hygiene are met.
- Possess a positive and outgoing personality and share’s that in interactions with principal, guests and coworkers.
- All other duties as assigned.
SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES
This job has no supervisory responsibilities.
COMPETENCIES AND CHARACTERISTICS
To perform the job successfully, an individual should demonstrate the following competencies:
- Creative and willing to work with existing core farm philosophy and style
- Punctuality
- Follow detailed instruction
- Must demonstrate care and compassion for both team members (in and out of the barn) as well as for horses, dogs and wildlife.
- Must be US Citizen or legally able to work in US
- Driver’s License
- Must be self-directed, energetic, and motivated with multi-tasking capabilities.
- Demonstrates positive employee image and effective guest and coworker relations by exhibiting attention to detail, congeniality, integrity, and sound judgement.
- Must demonstrate clean work habits.
- Always conducts themselves in a professional manner in and out of the work setting.
ACCOMMODATIONS
This is a Live-out position
EDUCATION AND/OR EXPERIENCE
No education is required. Minimum 1 plus years’ experience working in/with an equine barn operation, farm or similar.
LANGUAGE SKILLS
The candidate must have the ability to speak and understand English, read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals. The candidate must have the ability to write routine reports and correspondence.
CERTIFICATES, LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS
This position requires the operation of a vehicle, candidate must possess a valid Driver’s License or be able to obtain one within 30 days of employment. The candidate’s driving record must meet the standards and requirements of the Company and the Company’s insurance carrier. CDL license and experience a plus.
OTHER QUALIFICATIONS
- Employee must adhere to Company and property policies and procedures, which are included in the Company’s Employee Handbook.
- Candidate may be subject to undergo pre-employment drug test, (after offer is given but before applicant has commenced work). Random drug tests are given throughout the year.
- Must have a personal vehicle to travel from location to local town for personal needs.
- The Company operates as a drug free/smoke free workplace. Smoking is not allowed on the property, to include but is not limited to, company housing, vehicles, offices or on company machines.
- Ability to pass pre-employment screenings, background and reference checks
PHYSICAL DEMANDS
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to stand; walk; use hands to finger, handle, or feel; reach with hands and arms; stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl and talk and hear. The employee must frequently lift and/ move up to 75 pounds. Operation of loaders, tractors, mowers and other heavy machinery.
WORK ENVIRONMENT
- While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently exposed to wet, hot or humid conditions; work near moving mechanical parts; outdoor weather conditions; extreme heat.
- In accordance with applicable law, the Company will reasonably accommodate any disabled individual who requests an accommodation that will allow him/her to perform the essential job duties or functions of his/her position. Accommodation inquires must be made to the Company’s Human Resources Department for consideration.
COMPENSATION & BENEFITS
- Compensation $17.00 – $25.00 Depending on experience and skill set
- Medical, Dental, Life Insurance, 401(k) with 6% match*
- Annual Bonus potential
- Relocation assistance available for the right candidate
- *Waiting periods for certain benefits may apply. Medical plans require employee cost sharing
Equal Opportunity Employer and a Smoke Free/Drug-Free Workplace.
TO APPLY:
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