Posted 3mo ago

Stall Cleaner

@ Prairie Meadows
Altoona, Iowa, United States
$17/hrOnsiteSeasonal
Responsibilities:Clean stalls, Maintain sheds, Order bedding
Requirements Summary:Seasonal, physical labor role requiring stall cleaning, barn maintenance, and basic office software knowledge.
Technical Tools Mentioned:Windows, Excel, Microsoft Office, Rakes, Shovels, Four-wheeler
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Job Description

Shift: Varied

Days Off: Varied


$16.50/hour (Seasonal April-September)

What you'll be responsible for:  

  • Bed and clean stalls in the Receiving Barn, Test Barn and Stakes Barn as needed.  
  • Maintain shedrows in Receiving Barn and Stakes Barn.  
  • Order, maintain and track bedding for the receiving barn, stakes barn, test barn, and outriders. 
  • Account for and maintain equipment including water hoses, wheel barrows, pitchforks, rakes, etc.  
  • Work with Stall Superintendant to maintain and operate the Horse Exerciser as needed.  
  • Wash down stalls, walking ring, and winners circle.  
  • Fill washouts and paddock drains.  
  • Check paddock area rail and fence and make repairs as needed.  
  • Clean bird manure, grass clippings and mulch.  
  • Empty, wash, and refill pony water trough.  
  • Clean sand from under paddock bricks when uneven.  
  • Keep all equipment clean, well maintained, and set correctly.  
  • Assist in grounds keeping after all above duties are completed.  

Requirements:  Knowledge of backside racing/maintenance procedures.  Must have knowledge of PC computer-Windows, Excel, Microsoft Office.  Ability to use rakes, shovels, and four-wheeler.  Indoor and outdoor environment.  Minimal travel on the backside required.  Heavy physical demands.  Must be able to lift 75 lbs.  Works around horses. Ability to stand or walk for 8 hour shift, bend, and do overhead work.