Part-Time Stables Maintenance Worker

Job Title: Part-Time Stables Maintenance Worker

Department: Equestrian Maintenance

Job Type: This is a part time, non exempt position.

The position is responsible for feeding horses, loading and unloading hay and manure, cleaning stalls, and upkeep of stables facilities.

• Feed and water horses as specified.
• Clean individual horse stalls, removing manure and place new bedding as directed.
• Unload and stack hay upon delivery.
• Load hay into wagons for distribution.
• Load/unload manure for removal from WWU premises.
• Work/prepare arena areas as directed.
• Perform other maintenance functions at the discretion of the Stables Manager.
• Other duties as assigned.

• High school diploma or equivalent preferred.
• Must have experience working with large animals, preferably horses. Experience working on a farm or stables preferred.
• Varied work experience preferably in grounds and general maintenance and/or construction.
• Any combination of education training or experience that provides required knowledge, skills and abilities.
• Ability to operate various hand tools, power tools and machinery (tractors, uniloaders, dump trucks, brush hog, mowers).
• Ability to repair equipment.
• Ability to communicate effectively both written and orally.

• Ability to climb several flights of stairs several times each day.
• Ability to lift, push or pull 100 pounds or more.
• Ability to reach, crouch, kneel, bend, walk or stand for long periods.
• Ability to be subjected to chemical, mechanical or electrical hazards.
• Ability to perform duties within extreme temperature ranges.
• Ability to be subjected to motor or machine noise.
• Ability to wear protective clothing or work irregular hours.
• Ability to be exposed to dusts, fumes and odoriferous working conditions.
• Ability to speak and read English fluently.
• Ability to hear.
• Holds a valid Missouri driver’s license and able to adhere to the WWU vehicle policy.
• Able to drive any type of vehicle without restrictions, and able to drive any type of machinery as needed.

This is a temporary position. Summer workers will work up to 40 hours a week, 5 to 6 days a week.

Summer break:
April - August 2026.

William Woods University is an Equal Opportunity Employer