Hostler

NYC Parks is the steward of over 30,000 acres of land - 14 percent of New York City – Including more than 5,000 individual properties ranging from Coney Island Beach and Central Park to community gardens and Greenstreets.

• Under general supervision, care for horses and maintain stables and equipment in an orderly and sanitary condition.
• Bring up feed bags, set feed, replenish water and ensure that the horses have sufficient hay on a consistent basis.
• Maintain a clean, organized and sanitary stable by stall cleaning, garbage removal and cleaning the drains in aisle.
• Clean and disinfect all areas and equipment by rinsing and scrubbing feed and water buckets, bringing manure to dumpster, bleaching all buckets and washing grooming brushes.
• Manage the inventories of the stable including feed, hay, bedding, health supplies, supplements, grooming and horse care equipment.
• Assist personnel from the Mounted Unit with the administration of medicine and treatments as needed.
• Effectively communicate any problems with horses.

Go to cityjobs.nyc.gov and search for Job # 769131. All applicants must apply via cityjobs.nyc.gov. The City is no longer using ESS to accept applications.

Current City Employees please include your ERN on your cover letter and resume.

TBD

References will be required upon request.

• Six months of full-time, paid experience in the grooming, feeding, cleaning, and inspection of at least 3 horses each day.

• Ability to perform physical activity such as lifting heavy bags of feed and bales of hay. Background in animal science, basic understanding of animal physiology. Availability to work various shifts including nights, weekends and holidays. Ability to work in all five boroughs. Ability to perform tasks in a timely fashion while working efficiently and managing multiple tasks. A valid New York State driver license.

Residency in New York City, Nassau, Orange, Rockland, Suffolk, Putnam or Westchester counties required for employees with over two years of city service. New York City residency required within 90 days of hire for all other candidates.

The City of New York is an inclusive equal opportunity employer committed to recruiting and retaining a diverse workforce and providing a work environment that is free from discrimination and harassment based upon any legally protected status or protected characteristic, including but not limited to an individual's sex, race, color, ethnicity, national origin, age, religion, disability, sexual orientation, veteran status, gender identity, or pregnancy.

$39,289.00 – $44,397.00

HOSTLER - 81901

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