Temp Equine Center Grounds Assistant

Temporary position from May 1, 2026 through October 1, 2026. Schedule: 8am – 1pm, Monday through Friday.

Responsibilities

• Keep facility neat and clean at all times
• Maintain facility equipment and vehicles, keep service records, perform or schedule preventative maintenance
• Maintain records and charts
• Use tractor with attachments to perform various field, arena, and grounds maintenance
• Perform landscaping duties such as weed removal, planting, mowing, shoveling walks and driveways
• Perform light carpentry and facility repairs
• Other duties as assigned

Requirements

• High school diploma
• Valid Ohio Driver’s license; ability to obtain and maintain Otterbein’s Decision Driving Certificate
• Competency in reading and understanding instruction manuals
• General math skills (e.g., calculating gas mix ratios)
• Excellent attention to detail and ability to work collegially with co-workers and other constituencies

Physical Demands

• Prolonged work in a dusty environment
• Able to reach and lift up to 80 pounds
• Able to hear and communicate clearly with co-workers and others
• Able to see to complete assigned tasks
• Able to work under deadlines and with constant interruptions

Work Environment

• Outdoor work at an Equine Facility in all temperatures and weather conditions
• Very dusty environment
• Limited off-premises breaks due to time and distance constraints
• Heated break room and lavatory provided