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Working TitleTGEC Horse Care/Facilities Maintenance Staff - Fort Collins

Position LocationFort Collins, CO

Work LocationPosition is fully in-office/in-person

Research Professional PositionNo

Posting Number202501122AP

Position TypeAdmin Professional/ Research Professional

Classification TitleTechnical/Support I

Number of Vacancies

Work Hours/Week40

Proposed Annual Salary Range$38,000 - $42,000

Employee Benefits

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Desired Start Date

Position End Date (if temporary)

To ensure full consideration, applications must be received by 11:59pm (MT) on09/01/2025

Description of Work Unit

The Department of Animal Sciences has the unique mission of serving Colorado’s large and diverse livestock industries. Research, teaching and extension outreach activities in the Department of Animal Sciences focus on developing industry leaders and improving profitable production of horses and food animals through the application of science and technology, resource management and food product enhancement, with emphasis on addressing societal issues concerning food safety, product quality and value, animal care and management, and environmental impacts of animal agriculture.

Position Summary

This full-time position provides care and maintenance of horses and facilities utilized by the CSU Dept. of Animal Sciences/Equine Sciences program at the Temple Grandin Equine Center ( TGEC ) located in Fort Collins, Colorado. A typical daily schedule includes an early morning shift, long lunch break, and late afternoon feeding/cleaning shift.

Required Job Qualifications

+ A High School Diploma, General Education Development ( GED ), or equivalent.

+ Experience caring for horses at a horse boarding or training facility (not just owning a personal horse) for one year including feed management.

+ Ability to identify needed basic facility and equipment repairs.

+ Ability to work a split shift; meaning early morning start, break, and then return in afternoon.

+ Ability to work weekends and some holidays. All staff expected to work some weekends and some holidays.

+ Ability to work 40 hours per week. This is a full-time position.

+ Ability to lift up to 80 pounds (hay bales) approximately four times per day (with equipment to help lift and transport the hay).

+ Ability to work in inclement weather, including dusty, moist, hot and cold conditions.

+ Ability to secure a valid driver’s license or access to a licensed driver by the employment start date.

Preferred Job Qualifications

+ Bachelor’s degree in equine sciences, animal sciences, or related field, Veterinarian Technician associates degree or vocational degree.

+ Previous work experience at an equine veterinarian hospital or equine assisted services center.

+ Experience performing basic facility and barn equipment repairs and maintenance.

+ Experience operating equipment such as small or large tractors, arena drags, skid steers, and utility task vehicles (UTVs/Gator).

Essential Duties

Job Duty CategoryEquine Care

Duty/Responsibility

+ Provide care for the well-being of horses, including feeding and watering, blanketing, turning out and bringing in horses based on weather and Equine Manager’s instructions.

+ Monitor horses closely for sign of illness, lameness, vices or other unwanted conditions.

+ Load/unload hay, grain and other feed and bedding as needed.

+ Observe medication, feed and commodity quality and report to the Equine Manager when there is a concern.

+ Monitor barn, indoor and outdoor housing spaces, and arena conditions and needs and report concerns to Equine Manager

Percentage Of Time50

Job Duty CategoryFacilities Maintenance

Duty/Responsibility

+ Provide security and cleanliness of facility, including locking and unlocking facility’s entrance gate and facility doors, cleans stalls and outdoor pens, clean arena fencing, stalls, waterers, and provide general indoor arena cleaning, sweeping and fence repair as needed.

+ Perform basic facility repairs as needed.

+ Set up and remove panels as needed.

Percentage Of Time50

Application Details

Special Instructions to Applicants

To apply, please upload a cover letter that addresses the required and preferred job qualifications, a resume, and the contact information for three professional references. References will not be contacted without prior notification to candidates.

CSU is committed to full inclusion of qualified individuals. If you are needing assistance or accommodations with the search process, please reach out to the listed search contact.

Please note, applicants may redact information from their application materials that identifies their age, date of birth, or dates of attendance at or graduation from an educational institution.

Conditions of EmploymentPre-employment Criminal Background Check (required for new hires), Valid Driver’s License

Search ContactSharon Butler, [email protected]

EEO

Colorado State University ( CSU ) provides equal employment opportunities to all applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.

Background Check Policy Statement

Colorado State University strives to provide a safe study, work, and living environment for its faculty, staff, volunteers and students. To support this environment and comply with applicable laws and regulations, CSU conducts background checks for the finalist before a final offer. The type of background check conducted varies by position and can include, but is not limited to, criminal history, sex offender registry, motor vehicle history, financial history, and/or education verification. Background checks will also be conducted when required by law or contract and when, in the discretion of the University, it is reasonable and prudent to do so.

References Requested

References Requested

Minimum Requested3

Maximum Requested3

Supplemental Questions

Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).

+ * Are you able to work full time?

+ Yes

+ No

+ * This position requires split shift work which includes early mornings, break, and afternoon shift. Are you able to work this type of schedule?

+ yes

+ no

+ * This position requires some weekends and holidays, all of the horse care staff are required to cover weekends and holidays. Are you willing and able to work weekends and holidays?

+ yes

+ no

Applicant Documents

Required Documents

+ Cover Letter

+ Resume

Optional Documents