The functions listed below are those that represent the majority of the time spent working in this class. Management may assign additional functions related to the type of work of the job as necessary.

Assists with riding instruction, training horses, camps and leading trail rides for the public.

Performs maintenance work in a rental horse stable and farm animal exhibit area; maintains interior and exterior and related areas in a clean and orderly condition.

Assists in the routine care and maintenance of horses and farm animals including routine health care, administration of medication and treatment of injuries and illnesses as directed; maintains health records of horses and livestock animals.

Responsible for the cleaning and maintenance of tack and related equipment.

Assists in managing a rental horse stable and livestock animal exhibit area.

Assists with the implementation of various programs and procedures, to include, but not limited to farm and animal science programs provided to the general public.

May be required to collect payments from patrons/school groups related to educational farm field trips.

Performs related work as assigned.

Physical Demands

Physical demands refer to the requirements for physical exertion and coordination of limb and body movement.

Performs medium to heavy work that involves walking, standing, stooping, lifting, pushing and raising objects and also involves exerting between 25 to 50 pounds of force on a regular and recurring basis and over 50 pounds of force on an occasional basis.

Unavoidable Hazards (Work Environment)

Unavoidable hazards refer to the job conditions that may lead to injury or health hazards even though precautions have been taken.

Involves routine and frequent exposure to animals/wildlife.

All Broward County employees strive to demonstrate the County's four core behavioral competencies.

Broward County is an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to inclusion. Broward County is committed to providing equal opportunity and reasonable accommodations to qualified persons with disabilities. We support the hiring of people with disabilities; therefore, if you require assistance due to a disability, please contact the Professional Standards Section in advance at 954-357-6500 or email Profstandards@broward.org to make an accommodation request.

Note: During emergency conditions, all County employees are automatically considered emergency service workers. County employees are subject to being called to work in the event of a disaster, such as a hurricane, or other emergency situation and are expected to perform emergency service duties, as assigned.

All Broward County employees must serve the public and fellow employees with honesty and integrity in full accord with the letter and spirit of Broward County's Employee Code of Ethics, gift, and conflict of interest policies.

All Broward County employees must establish and maintain effective working relationships with the general public, co-workers, elected and appointed officials and members of diverse cultural and linguistic backgrounds, regardless of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, marital status, political affiliation, familial status, sexual orientation, pregnancy, or gender identity and expression.