"Horse Barn Technician - Part Time"

Job Details

Horse Barn Technician - Part Time

Position Number: CM-017-2021

Department: Agricultural Sciences

Job Category: Classified Unit B

Time (Percent Time): 47.5%

Term (months/year): 12 months/year

Current Work Schedule (days, hours): TBD

Salary Range: B-57

Salary: Steps 1-6: $2,076 - $2,649 monthly

Shift Differential: Shift differential eligibility based on the current collective bargaining agreement.

Open Date: 09/24/2021

Initial Screening Date: 01/04/2022

Open Until Filled: Yes

Application Procedure: Complete application packets will be accepted until the position is filled; however, applications submitted by 11:59 p.m. (PT) on the listed Initial Screening Date are assured consideration. Applicants must submit all of the following materials online, unless otherwise noted, at Mt.SAC Employment Website to be considered for this position: 1. A Mt. San Antonio College online application. 2. Optional – A cover letter describing how the applicant meets the required education and experience. 3. Optional – A detailed résumé that summarizes educational preparation and professional experience for the position. 4. Optional – If applicable, College and/or university transcripts showing the awarded/conferred degree are required and must be submitted with the online application by all applicants, including current or former employees of the college, to demonstrate that the required educational qualifications are met. Unofficial transcripts are acceptable at the time of application; however, copies of diplomas are not accepted in lieu of transcripts. 5. Optional – Three letters of recommendation that reflect relevant experience (do not use social media or professional networks as a means to provide letters of recommendation). Confidential letters of recommendation are not allowed for this position.

Health & Welfare: The College contributes an annual premium up to the family coverage amount for Kaiser Permanente $15 office visit medical, DeltaCare HMO dental, VSP vision and life insurance plans. Lifetime retirement benefits provided for eligible retirees. The District participates in the Public Employees’ Retirement System (PERS), State Teachers’ Retirement System (STRS) retirement programs, and National Benefit Services. *Note: Salary and Health & Welfare Benefits are subject to change.

Basic Function/Overview

DEFINITION: Under general supervision, oversees, and participates in the operations, services, and maintenance activities of the College's horse unit; provides instructional and administrative support services for the horse unit; trains students and volunteers in the care, feeding, and handling of horses in conjunction with the Horse Training Technician.

SUPERVISION RECEIVED & EXERCISED: Receives general supervision from the assigned managerial personnel. May provide supervision, technical, and functional oversight and training to student workers and staff.

CLASS CHARACTERISTICS: This is a journey-level classification responsible for participating in the daily operations, services, and maintenance activities of the College's horse unit. Typical duties include caring, feeding, and handling horses, training students and volunteers, and providing instructional support services for the horse unit. Incumbents at this level are required to be fully trained in all procedures related to the assigned area(s) of responsibility, working with a high degree of independent judgment, tact, and initiative. Positions at this level receive only occasional instruction or assistance as new or unusual situations arise and are fully aware of the operating procedures and policies of the work unit. This class is distinguished from the Manager, Farm in that the latter is responsible for organizing, assigning, supervising, and reviewing all work and staff involved in the horse unit.

Essential Duties/Major Responsibilities

1. Coordinates, oversees, and participates in the operations, services, and maintenance activities of the horse unit; ensures proper safety and security of the horse unit and related facilities, equipment, and grounds; repairs and maintains horse structures and facilities; monitors, evaluates, and adjusts activities in response to unit’s needs; ensures activities comply with established standards, policies, and procedures of goals and objectives for the horse unit.
2. Oversees, develops, and implements production, breeding, feeding, healthcare, and safety practices and plans for the horses; creates and maintains pertinent records; participates in the development and implementation of methods and procedures for the care and training of the horses.
3. Checks and monitors the health and condition of horses; provides general and preventative maintenance care; designs and implements nutrition programs; coordinates emergency and veterinary care as needed.
4. Trains and provides work direction and guidance to assigned student workers and staff; prepares work schedules, assigns duties, and reviews work for accuracy, completeness, and compliance with established standards and procedures; ensures student and staff understanding of safety practices and procedures.
5. Provides instructional support services pertaining to the horses; assists students with developing riding, driving, and performance skills; explains related principles, practices, procedures, methods, materials, terminology, tools, and equipment; participates in demonstrations of activities; fits horses for tack, harnesses, and other equipment.
6. Monitors and ensures smooth and efficient operations and activities related to the equine center; assists students and faculty in the use and operation of equipment and materials related to the horse unit; assists instructors with laboratories when requested, including providing demonstrations and supplies.
7. Assists in coordinating the sale of the farm’s horses; researches current sales and market prices to establish prices; develops and arranges showing and delivery schedules; drives a vehicle to transport horses as needed.
8. Assists in developing budget figures for the unit; monitors and controls expenditures; receives, stores, and maintains adequate inventory levels of supplies and equipment as directed.
9. Communicates with College staff, students, and various outside agencies to exchange information and resolve issues or concerns.
10. Prepares and maintains various records and reports related to students, horses, materials, inventory, and assigned activities.
11. Participates on committees, task forces, and special assignments, including, but not limited to Screening and Selection Committees and affiliated trainings. Prepares and delivers oral presentations related to assigned areas if needed.

Other Duties: Performs other related or lower classification duties as assigned.

Knowledge Of

1. Terminology, techniques, equipment, materials, principles, theories, practices, and procedures related to the horse unit.
2. Practices, procedures, and techniques involved in breeding, feeding, healthcare, and safety practices of horses.
3. Set-up, operation, demonstration, and maintenance of various tools and equipment used in horse ranch operations.
4. Basic sales and customer service practices and procedures; make accurate business arithmetic computations; accurately process cash transactions.
5. Methods, practices, and techniques of student learning and instruction.
6. Modern office practices, methods, and computer equipment and applications related to the work.
7. Record keeping principles and procedures.
8. Techniques for effectively representing the College in contacts with governmental agencies, community groups, and various business, professional, educational, regulatory, and legislative organizations.

Skills and Abilities

1. Coordinate, oversee, and participate in the operations, services, and maintenance activities of the horse unit.
2. Plan, schedule, assign, and oversee activities of assigned staff; inspect the work of others and maintain established quality control standards; train others in proper and safe work procedures.
3. Assist students and faculty in the use and operation of equipment and materials related to the horse ranching operations.
4. Coordinate, oversee, and participate in breeding, feeding, healthcare, and safety practices of the horses.
5. Explain principles, practices, procedures, methods, materials, tools, terminology, and equipment related to the animal sciences program.
6. Interpret, apply, explain, and ensure compliance with applicable federal, state, local and College policies, procedures, and regulations.
7. Establish and maintain a filing, record keeping, and tracking systems.
8. Organize own work, set priorities, and meet critical time deadlines.
9. Use English effectively to communicate in person, over the telephone, and in writing.
10. Learns and applies emerging technologies and, as necessary, to perform duties in an efficient, organized, and timely manner.
11. Review situations accurately and determine appropriate course of action using judgment according to established policies and procedures.
12. Establish, maintain, and foster positive and effective working relationships with those contacted in the course of work.

Minimum Qualifications/Education & Experience: Equivalent to the completion of the twelfth (12th) grade and five (5) full time equivalent years of experience working with or training horses.

Working Environment: Incumbents work in the field and are exposed to loud noise levels, cold and hot temperatures, inclement weather conditions, dust, fumes, and allergens, hazardous physical substances and fumes and mechanical and/or electrical equipment and machinery. Incumbents may interact with staff, students, and/or the public in interpreting and enforcing departmental policies and procedures. In addition to the above, as this position is located in the College’s farm/agricultural area, there are additional environmental elements and potential hazards that are typical of this environment. These include: bio-hazards, dealing with livestock, farm equipment, and walking on slopes, wet surfaces, uneven ground, and navigating open fields which include: bumps, holes, etc.

Physical Demands: Must possess mobility to work in the field; strength, stamina, and mobility to perform medium to heavy physical work, to operate varied horse ranch tools and equipment, and to operate a motor vehicle and visit various College sites; vision to read printed materials and a computer screen and hearing and speech to communicate in person and over the telephone. The job involves fieldwork requiring frequent walking in operational areas to identify problems or hazards. Finger dexterity is needed to access, enter, and retrieve data using a computer keyboard or calculator and to operate above-mentioned tools and equipment. Positions in this classification bend, stoop, kneel, reach, and climb to perform work and inspect horses and work sites. Incumbents must possess the ability to lift, carry, push, and pull materials and objects, typically weighing up to 50 pounds, and occasionally heavier weights with the use of proper equipment.