Horse Groomer – OPD

Description

THIS IS A PART-TIME POSITION WITH NO GUARANTEE OF A CERTAIN NUMBER OF HOURS AND NO BENEFITS. WORKING ON A TEMP/SEASONAL CONTRACT WHICH CAN BE RENEWED ANNUALLY BASED ON PERFORMANCE AND BUSINESS NEED.

Who We Are

Orlando, The City Beautiful

For most of Orlando's history we've been the place everyone wants to visit. Today, we're also the place where everyone wants to live and do business. List after list has Orlando as one of the fastest growing cities in America. We're transitioning from our role as the young upstart to a more mature, global city.

This didn't happen by accident. Together as a community, we developed a shared vision for our city focused on creating partnerships and we've transformed Orlando from a place that was packed with potential into a city on the rise.

Our vision ensures we are an inclusive, compassionate community that is generating jobs, becoming the most sustainable city in the nation, keeping our community safe, making it easier to get around, and increasing the quality of life. Together, we can continue realizing all our city's potential.

Come be part of our community with the City of Orlando.

NATURE OF WORK:

Performs skilled work with responsibility for the care, feeding, grooming, and cleaning of horses for the mounted patrol. Also responsible for the care and cleaning of horse stalls and equipment used with the horses and keeping stable area neat and clean. Work is performed under the direction of a Police Supervisor and is reviewed while in progress and upon completion through discussions, observations, and evaluation of results achieved.

WORK SCHEDULE: Regular schedule is Thursday, Friday, and Saturday from 6am to 4pm with a maximum of 28 hours per week, including some holidays. Subject to change based on agency requirements.

Minimum Requirements
Ability to read, write, and follow instructions with some experience in the care, feeding, and grooming of horses and stable upkeep. High school diploma desired. Must pass polygraph examination. Of necessity, the screening process is very selective. Only candidates with clean criminal histories who have been drug-free for a minimum of one year will be considered. Florida driver license required. Must be able to lift heavy bales of hay, feed, and equipment; and handle and exercise a 1500-pound horse, which includes standing, walking, pulling, pushing, bending, stooping, and reaching overhead.

COMPLETE AND DETAILED WORK HISTORY REQUIRED. ONLINE SUBMISSIONS MUST INCLUDE ALL WORK SINCE AGE 18 OR PAST TEN YEARS WHICHEVER IS LESS AND MUST ACCOUNT FOR ALL PERIODS OF UNEMPLOYMENT. CANDIDATES SUBMITTING INCOMPLETE APPLICATIONS WILL BE SCREENED NOT QUALIFIED.

VALID DRIVER LICENSE FROM ANY STATE MUST BE PRESENTED AT TIME OF INTERVIEW. VALID FLORIDA DRIVER LICENSE MUST BE PRESENTED WITHIN 30 DAYS OF HIRE.
Supplemental Information
City of Orlando Benefits

Closing Date/Time: 5/26/2023 5:00 PM Eastern