Job Description

Classification Title
Temporary Hourly


Employment Category
Temporary


Is this an Hourly position?
Yes


Work Hours/Week
0-40


Overtime Eligible?
Yes


Position Location
TGEC Fort Collins


Does this position qualify for hybrid or remote work?
No


Description of Work Unit
Temple Grandin Equine Center, Foothills Campus, Fort Collins Colorado.


Search Contact Email
templegrandinequinecenter@colostate.edu


Position Summary
The Temple Grandin Equine Center is seeking one to two individuals to work at CSU Temple Grandin Equine Center at the Foothills Campus in Fort Collins, CO. These part-time temporary positions provide care and maintenance of horses and facilities utilized by the CSU Dept. of Animal Sciences/Equine Sciences program at the Temple Grandin Equine Center in Fort Collins, CO. Weekends, evenings and some holidays required.


Position Minimum Qualifications

• A High School Diploma, General Education Development (GED), or equivalent required.
• Experience caring for horses including feeding, providing housing, monitoring general health and providing basic veterinarian care, blanketing horses, leading, walking, and transporting horses, and evaluating horses for lameness, vices, or other unwanted conditions.
• Ability to lift up to 80 pounds approximately four times per day.
• Ability to work in inclement weather, including dust, moist, hot and cold conditions.
• Ability to secure a valid driver\xe2\x80\x99s license or access to qualified driver by start date.

Preferred Qualifications

• Bachelors degree in equine sciences, animal sciences, or related field
• Veterinarian Technician associates degree or vocational degree
• Previous work experience at an equestrian boarding or training facility, equine veterinarian hospital, or equine assisted therapy center

Posting Details



Working Title
Temple Grandin Equine Center Horse Care/Facilities Maintenance Staff


Posting Number
202300261T


Department
Animal Sciences


Salary Range
$16.00 up to 18.00/hr commensurate with skills and qualifications


Employee Benefits
Visit CSU\xe2\x80\x99s Human Resources website for detailed benefit plan information for temporary employees in the following University benefit area: https://hr.colostate.edu/hr-community-and-supervisors/benefits/benefits-eligibility/


Close Date
05/15/2023


Special Instructions to Applicants
to apply email templegrandinequinecenter@colostate.edu
References will not be contacted without prior notification to applicant.


Background Check Policy Statement
Colorado State University strives to provide a safe study, work, and living environment for its faculty, staff, volunteers and students. To support this environment and comply with applicable laws and regulations, CSU conducts background checks for the finalist before a final offer. The type of background check conducted varies by position and can include, but is not limited to, criminal history, sex offender registry, motor vehicle history, financial history, and/or education verification. Background checks will also be conducted when required by law or contract and when, in the discretion of the University, it is reasonable and prudent to do so.


EEO Statement
Colorado State University is committed to providing an environment that is free from discrimination and harassment based on race, age, creed, color, religion, national origin or ancestry, sex, gender, disability, veteran status, genetic information, sexual orientation, gender identity/expression, or pregnancy in its employment, programs, services and activities, and admissions, and, in certain circumstances, marriage to a co-worker. The University will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. Colorado State University is an equal opportunity and equal access institution and affirmative action employer fully committed to achieving a diverse workforce and complies with all Federal and Colorado State laws, regulations, and executive orders regarding non-discrimination and affirmative action. The Office of Equal Opportunity is located in 101 Student Services.

The Title IX Coordinator is the Director of the Office of Title IX Programs and Gender Equity, 123 Student Services Building, Fort Collins, CO 80523-0160, (970) 491-1715, titleix@colostate.edu.

The Section 504 and ADA Coordinator is the Director of the Office of Equal Opportunity, 101 Student Services Building, Fort Collins, CO 80523-0160, (970) 491-5836, oeo@colostate.edu.

The Coordinator for any other forms of misconduct prohibited by the University\xe2\x80\x99s Policy on Discrimination and Harassment is the Vice President for Equity, Equal Opportunity and Title IX, 101 Student Services Building, Fort Collins, Co. 80523-0160, (970) 491-5836, oeo@colostate.edu.

Any person may report sex discrimination under Title IX to the Office of Civil Rights, Department of Education.


Diversity Statement

• Ability to advance the department\xe2\x80\x99s commitment to diversity and inclusion through research, teaching and outreach with relevant programs, goals and activities

Essential Job Duties



Job Duty Category
Equine Care


Duty/Responsibility
Provides care for the well-being of horses, including feeding and watering horses, blanketing horses, moving horses to outdoor pens/pastures as requested, and determining if horses need to be housed indoors or outdoors, based on weather. Loads/unloads hay, grain and other feed and bedding, as needed. May assist with exercising horses (ground work).


Percentage Of Time
50%




Job Duty Category
Facilities Maintenance


Duty/Responsibility
Provides security and cleanliness of facility, including locking and unlocking facility\xe2\x80\x99s entrance gate and facility doors, cleans stalls and outdoor pens, cleans arena fencing, stall fronts and small set of bleachers, and provides general indoor arena cleaning, sweeping and fence repair as needed.


Percentage Of Time
50%


References



Minimum References Required



Maximum References Required