About this role
Education: No degree, certificate or diploma. Work site environment: Outdoors. At heights. Dangerous. Hot. Noisy. Odours. Wet/damp. Cold/refrigerated. Horse breeding. Livestock. All weather conditions. Dirty. Tasks: Develop specific plans to prioritize. Disinfect pens, barns or poultry houses. Groom horses in preparation for competitions and shows. Handling animals. Organize tasks to accomplish the work. Perform animal grooming activities . Perform livestock feeding. Track and report on current feed inventory . Treat livestock health issues. Feed and tend animals. Operate and maintain farm machinery and equipment. Ensure farm safety and bio-security procedures are followed. Formulate feeding program. Train horses. Clean stables, barns, barnyards and pens. Detect disease and health problems in crops, livestock and poultry. Perform general farm duties. Equipment and machinery experience: Feeding and watering system. Fertilizer applicator. Tractor. Farm truck. Haying equipment. Forklift. Hand tools. Area of specialization: Agricultural livestock service. Horses. Animal specialization: Thoroughbred horses. Transportation/travel information: Own transportation. Work conditions and physical capabilities: Ability to work independently. Fast-paced environment. Work under pressure. Physically demanding. Repetitive tasks. Attention to detail. Handling heavy loads. Combination of sitting, standing, walking. Large workload. Standing for extended periods. Walking. Bending, crouching, kneeling. Own tools/equipment: Safety equipment/gear. Steel-toed safety boots. Gloves. Personal suitability: Organized. Team player. Flexibility. Judgement. Reliability. Employment terms options: Early morning. Evening. Experience: 3 years to less than 5 years. Employment terms options: Morning. Day. Other benefits: Free parking available. On-site amenities.