Temp Equine Center Grounds Assistant

Otterbein University is in search of a Temporary Equine Center Facility/Grounds Assistant. This is a non-exempt position, employable for May 1, 2026 through October 1, 2026. The shift for this position occurs from 8am - 1pm, Monday through Friday.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES include the following.

• Keep facility neat and clean at all times
• Maintains facility equipment and vehicles, keeps service records, performs or schedules preventative maintenance
• Maintains records and charts
• Uses tractor with attachments to perform various field, arena and grounds maintenance
• Perform landscaping duties such as weed removal, planting, mowing, shoveling walks and driveways, and some light carpentry and facility repairs
• Other duties may be assigned

QUALIFICATIONS: To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily with training. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions

EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE: High school diploma

CERTIFICATES, LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS: Ohio Driver’s license; ability to get and maintain Decision Driving Certificate through Otterbein

LANGUAGE SKILLS: Must demonstrate competency in,, ability to read and understand Instruction Manuals

MATHEMATICAL SKILLS: Must be competent in general math., in order to do gas mix ratios.

REASONING ABILITY: Must possess excellent attention to details; must be a team player and interact collegially with co-workers and other constituencies.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS: The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Must be able to spend prolonged periods of time working in a dusty environment; able to reach, lift to 80 pounds; must be able to hear and make self heard by co-workers and other constituencies; must be able to see to process work that the position is responsible for completing; must be able to work under deadlines and with constant interruptions.

WORK ENVIRONMENT: The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

This position is at an Equine Facility. Employees must work in all temperatures and weather conditions. The environment is very dusty. Going off premises for breaks is difficult due to time and distance constraints. A heated break room and lavatory are provided

This job description is intended to describe the general nature and level of work performed and is not intended to be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities. Other duties of a similar nature or level may be assigned.

Otterbein University’s achievement of academic excellence depends on its commitment to inclusion and belonging. We welcome applications from allqualified candidates. Otterbein University is an EEO Employer.