The Grounds/Barn crew ensures a positive overall impression of the Virginia Horse Center as well as provide the necessary service to ensure that the facility is manicured and ready for shows. This group maintains the Virginia Horse Center grounds daily.
It is essential that Grounds/Barn crew be extremely thorough in completing their duties, which ensures clean facilities for guests and exhibitors.
Must be able to lift 50+ pounds (hay and shavings orders)
Good customer service and communication skills
Ability to work in a team environment
Must have valid driver’s license
Previous experience in a similar field, including operating mowers, forklifts and tractors
Ability to work outdoors regardless of outdoor weather conditions
Ability to lift, bend, twist and stand for long periods of time.
Experience operating tractor, skid-steer, bobcat and water truck
High School Diploma or GED
Virginia Horse Center Foundation actively subscribes to a policy of equal employment opportunity, and will not discriminate against any employee, student, or applicant because of race, age, sex, color, sexual orientation, gender identification or expression, physical or mental disability, religion, ancestry or national origin, marital status, genetic information, military or veteran status, domestic violence victim status, criminal conviction status, political affiliation or any other characteristic protected by applicable law. Protected veterans, minorities, and women are encouraged to apply.
No job description or statement of job purpose is meant to be all-encompassing. As it is impossible to outline every potential task, candidates accepting employment with the VHCF are aware that responsibilities may increase at times based on the needs of their department and/or events taking place at the Center.
