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Facility Assistant

Position:  Facility Assistant.
Hours:  20 hours per week.
Starting Wage:  $15/hour
Work Schedule: 

  • 12:00 – 4:00 pm. Monday – Friday
  • Weekend feeding rotation: shared with equestrian center staff. Feed animals on assigned weekend (per rotation schedule) morning (9am – 10am) and evening (4pm – 5pm). Saturday and Sunday. Schedule will adjust to accommodate weekend feeding.

Facilities & Properties

Eagle Mount Equestrian Center (4792 13th St So):

  • Water Arena (2x a week or as needed)
  • Drag Arena (2x a week or as needed)
  • If wet conditions: Drag paddocks.
  • Muck paddocks.
  • Muck and rake up old hay throughout property as needed.
  • Clean auto-waters and troughs – maintain clean water.
  • Maintain round pen – move sand from edges, outside and in, and disperse throughout pen. Keep pen sides from overflowing.  Drag 2x a week or as needed.
  • Weekend rotation morning/evening feedings, per rotation schedule.
  • Clean and maintain chicken, goat, bunny and cat pens/areas daily – including fresh water daily, food and supplements checked and filled as needed.
  • Bring in hay from outside shelter. Maintain enough bales inside to assist with feedings.
  • Keep hay area neat and clean. Remove moldy hay.
  • Maintain tool room and storage areas – clean, organize, label.
  • Assist in maintaining buildings, equipment and property – keep all areas clear of debris and hazardous materials. Report any broken equipment, property damage, hazards, etc. Clean, sweep, take out trash, refill products as needed. Change oil and filters in four-wheelers and truck on a regular schedule.
  • Track inventory of grain and four-wheeler gas. Order grain and pick up when needed.  Refill gas containers as needed.
  • Clean, mop, wipe down surfaces, clean bathrooms, change out light bulbs where needed, etc.
  • Duties may change or need adapting depending on weather or program needs.
  • Mower and Tractor operations: Mowing with zero turn mower, plowing snow with tractor and other grounds work with tractor.

Eagle Mount Activity Center (1065 Franklin Ave):

  • Assist in any cleaning, mowing, plowing or maintenance of the main office and property at 1065 Franklin Ave as needed.

REQUIRED:

  • 18 years of age or older
  • Valid driver’s license and clean driving record.
  • High school diploma or GED.
  • Pass a background check.
  • Work indoors and outdoors in all weather conditions.
  • Experience with facility and equipment maintenance/upkeep – including mower and tractor operations.
  • Ability to do physical labor, including lifting and moving heavy hay bales. Bales can weigh up to 80 lbs.

Send cover letter and resume to:  [email protected] or P.O. Box 2866, Great Falls, MT 59403. Complete our pre-employment questionnaire after submitting resume: https://forms.gle/hBteDtvu7Apzaq7X6