Typical schedule will be Mon - Thurs, 8:00am - 5:00pm
Temporary Employment Services (TES), a unit of the Auburn University Department of Human Resources, is an in-house support center established to meet the temporary employment needs of the university. TES provides qualified and dedicated temporary employees in a wide variety of occupations to meet the staffing needs throughout the campus. Temporary employees are hired for a variety of reasons with the most common being:
- Assistance in the place of a regular employee who is absent for a specified period of time
- Additional assistance during periods of abnormal or peak workloads
- Assistance with special projects
- Seasonal work
- Emergencies
If you are looking for an employment opportunity, TES is a great way to showcase your professional skills and assist Auburn University while gaining valuable work experience within higher education.
AU student employees are not eligible for TES.
Responsibilities
The Horse Handler will provide assistance to the Equine Sports Medicine and Surgery Service.
Job duties include but are not limited to:
- Jog and lunge horses for lameness exams
- Provide restraint as needed for exams and procedures
- Hourly checks on inpatients
- Cleaning and restocking of supplies
The individual may be asked to assist other areas of the equine section
Qualifications
High school diploma or equivalent
Minimum Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities
Personal or professional horse handling experience is required
