Ranch Hand

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NATURE OF WORK : This position is responsible for performing repair, maintenance and cleaning to ranch buildings, fences, and grounds along with caring for and working with horses.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Install and repair ranch facilities and grounds including fencing, barns and outbuildings.
• Maintain fences, roads, and water systems.
• Perform a variety of general building maintenance repairs and services.
• Paint interior and exterior of facilities and other structures.
• Assist with preparation, setup, and teardown for events and meetings.
• Repair and service equipment.
• Perform grounds keeping such as brush clearing, mowing, weed eating, pruning, and watering.
• Clean horse stalls and other areas of the ranch grounds and facilities.
• Monitor herd and ensure animals have access to food, water, and shelter.
• Groom and feed horses, monitor each horse's nutritional needs and diet and record eating habits; work closely with veterinarians to ensure a horse is getting proper nutrition.
• Assist with exercise regiments, training, assessing and correcting problematic behaviors and evaluating horse health and injuries.
• Work with troubled youth and other non-violent offenders participating in rehabilitation programs; teach participants to ride and take care of horses.
• Attend tribal and cultural events with horses including Huckleberry Camp.
• Work cooperatively with law enforcement to create mounted units.
• Assist during manmade and natural disasters to relocate tribal people, animals, and assets.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES:

• Knowledge of general ranch work.
• Knowledge of horsemanship.
• Knowledge of farm equipment such as tractors, animal feeders, and brush mowers.
• Knowledge of equine care and needs.
• Knowledge of ranch operations.
• Ability to ride and handle horses independently.
• Ability to perform detailed work as assigned.
• Ability to lift up to 75lbs and to lift heavy materials and equipment.
• Ability to maintain courteous and effective working relationships and to work with a diverse group of people.
• Ability to use a variety of tools.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

• 2 years of recent experience performing related farm, ranch or animal husbandry work.  OR a comparable combination of approved education and/or recent related work experience.
• Must have a valid driver's license and be insurable under the Tribe's insurance policy.
• Must be able to handle horses unsupervised.
• Must be willing to learn and attend horse clinics and other related training.
• Must be willing to work in all weather, during odd hours, and travel as needed.

WORKING ENVIRONMENT/CONDITIONS:

The work environment and exposures described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the primary responsibilities of this job. Work will be conducted indoor and outdoor and may be exposed to fluctuations in temperature while in and around Nisqually Indian Tribe. You may be exposed to all types of weather to include but not limited to summer heat, winter cold, humidity, rain, snow, wind, and any other weather conditions experienced at the property. May be exposed to normal conditions related to the position i.e., noise from vehicles, machines, tools, customers, employees, dust, pollen, odors, wildlife etc.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS:

While performing the duties of this position, the employee is frequently required to stand; walk; use hands to finger; handle; feel; or grip objects, stretch and/or reach with hands and arms; stoop; crouch or work in cramped or awkward positions; repetitive motions; operate hand tools (may include operating heavy machinery), office machinery and motor vehicles . This person may regularly lift and/or move up to 80+ pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this position include close vision, distance vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust to focus. Specific work assignments may change without notice.

• Background Check :
  I authorize Nisqually Indian Tribe or its designated third-party agency to conduct a background investigation, which may include verification of past employment, education, criminal history, and other relevant records.

• Drug Screening :
  I understand that I will be required to undergo a drug screening test as a condition of employment (or engagement). A positive result, refusal to test, or tampering with the test may result in disqualification or termination of employment.