Temp Stable Assistant

Otterbein University is in search of aTemporary Stable Assistant. This is a temporary 40-hour per week position with dates of employment beginning June 7, 2026 and ending August 31, 2026.

This role performs skilled tasks needed to maintain the facilities of the Austin E. Knowlton Center for Equine Science. Cares for horses under the guidelines of the Equine Science Department. Trains student workers engaged in similar activities involving the maintenance of the facility and the care of the horses.

• Care for horses to protect their health and improve their appearance
• Feeding and watering horses, managing supplements, basic equine first aid
• Bring in and turnout horses
• Cleans and beds stalls daily
• 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

This description is intended to indicate the kinds of tasks and levels of work difficulty that will be required of positions that will be given this title and shall not be construed as declaring what the specific duties and responsibilities of any particular position shall be. It is not intended to limit or in any way modify the right of any supervisor to assign, direct and control the work of employees under supervision. The use of a particular expression or illustration describing duties shall not be held to exclude other duties not mentioned that are of similar kind of level of difficulty.

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