Temple Grandin Equine Center Horse Care/Facilities Staff (DENVER) - Open Pool

Colorado State University, United States

Updated: 11 months ago
Location: Denver, COLORADO
Deadline: 31 May 2023

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Working Title Temple Grandin Equine Center Horse Care/Facilities Staff (DENVER) - Open Pool
Position Location Denver, CO
Work Location Position is fully in-office/in-person
Research Professional Position No
Posting Number 202201915AP
Position Type Admin Professional/ Research Professional
Classification Title
Number of Vacancies
Work Hours/Week
Proposed Annual Salary Range $36,000 to $40,000 full-time annualized salary equivalent plus applicable benefits. Salary is commensurate with experience and qualification.
Employee Benefits
Colorado State University (CSU) is committed to providing employees with a strong and competitive benefits package that supports you, your health, and your family. Visit CSU’s Human Resources website for detailed benefit plan information for permanent full-time and part-time faculty and administrative professional employees in the following University benefit areas: https://hr.colostate.edu/hr-community-and-supervisors/benefits/benefits-eligibility/ & https://hr.colostate.edu/prospective-employees/our-perks/ .
Desired Start Date
Position End Date (if temporary)
To ensure full consideration, applications must be received by 11:59pm (MT) on 05/31/2023
Description of Work Unit
The Department of Animal Sciences at Colorado State University supports Colorado’s vast and diverse equine and livestock industries and is responsible for educating approximately 900 undergraduate and 60 graduate students annually. Programs of study are offered to students majoring in Equine Science and Animal Science. The Equine Science major is supported by nationally recognized teaching, research, and outreach programs and consists of 11 faculty members and over 350 undergraduate and graduate students.
The CSU main campus sits at the eastern base of the Rocky Mountains one hour north of metro Denver. The Equine Science Program at the Foothills Campus is housed on approximately 80 acres and is home to four barns, three indoor arenas, an outdoor arena, multiple indoor stalls and outdoor pens. The Temple Grandin Equine Center (TGEC) is the newest facility at the Foothills Campus and will be home to CSU’s equine-assisted services program, education, and research. A new state-of-the-art Temple Grandin Equine Center opened January 2022 at the CSU Spur Campus in Denver, CO at the National Western Center.
Position Summary
These part-time to full-time temporary staff positions provide care and maintenance of horses and facilities utilized by the CSU Dept. of Animal Sciences/Equine Sciences program at the Temple Grandin Equine Center the National Western Complex located in Denver, Colorado. Duties include:
  • Allocates hay, grain, and all feed, based on the specific dietary needs of each animal.
  • Provides turnout and/or exercise for each horse based upon condition of each horse and weather.
  • Monitors feed supply, bedding supply, and facility repair material inventory.
  • Provides facility cleaning, care and maintenance based upon facility usage and necessary conditions for clientele.
  • Notifies supervisor of purchasing/supply needs.
  • Other tasks and duties as assigned by supervisor.
Required Job Qualifications
  • A High School Diploma, General Education Development (GED), or equivalent.
  • Experience caring for horses including feeding, providing housing, monitoring general health and providing basic veterinarian care, blanketing horses, leading, walking, and transporting horses, and evaluating horses for lameness, vices, or other unwanted conditions.
  • Ability to lift up to 80 pounds (hay bales) approximately four times per day (with equipment to help lift and transport the hay).
  • Ability to work in inclement weather, including dust, moist, hot and cold conditions.
  • Must have a valid driver’s license or the ability to obtain a driver’s license or access to a licensed driver by the employment start date.
Preferred Job Qualifications
  • Bachelor’s degree in equine sciences, animal sciences, or related field
  • Veterinarian Technician associates degree or vocational degree.
  • Previous work experience at an equestrian boarding or training facility, equine veterinarian hospital, or equine assisted therapy center.
Diversity Statement
Ability to advance the department’s commitment to diversity and inclusion through research, teaching and outreach with relevant programs, goals and activities.

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Special Instructions to Applicants
Applicants need to create an account and apply online by uploading their Resume and contact information for one reference. References will not be contacted without prior notification of candidates.
Transcripts are optional but may be requested at a later date for verification of degree/licensure as applicable.
For inquiries about the position, email: [email protected]
Please note: This position is located at CSU SPUR at the National Western Complex in Denver, Colorado.
This pool is valid until May 31, 2023, at which time the pool will expire. Applicants wishing to remain in the pool must reapply.
Conditions of Employment Pre-employment Criminal Background Check (required for new hires)
Search Contact [email protected]
EEO Statement
Colorado State University is committed to providing an environment that is free from discrimination and harassment based on race, age, creed, color, religion, national origin or ancestry, sex, gender, disability, veteran status, genetic information, sexual orientation, gender identity/expression, or pregnancy in its employment, programs, services and activities, and admissions, and, in certain circumstances, marriage to a co-worker. The University will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. Colorado State University is an equal opportunity and equal access institution and affirmative action employer fully committed to achieving a diverse workforce and complies with all Federal and Colorado State laws, regulations, and executive orders regarding non-discrimination and affirmative action. The Office of Equal Opportunity is located in 101 Student Services.
The Title IX Coordinator is the Director of the Office of Title IX Programs and Gender Equity, 123 Student Services Building, Fort Collins, CO 80523-0160, (970) 491-1715, [email protected] .
The Section 504 and ADA Coordinator is the Director of the Office of Equal Opportunity, 101 Student Services Building, Fort Collins, CO 80523-0160, (970) 491-5836, [email protected] .
The Coordinator for any other forms of misconduct prohibited by the University’s Policy on Discrimination and Harassment is the Vice President for Equity, Equal Opportunity and Title IX, 101 Student Services Building, Fort Collins, Co. 80523-0160, (970) 491-5836, [email protected] .
Any person may report sex discrimination under Title IX to the Office of Civil Rights, Department of Education .
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