Equine Farm Foreman

Overview

Sam Skaggs Family Equine Education Center Facility Farm Foreman. This is a full time, fiscal year (12-month) appointment with Utah Agricultural Experiment Station (UAES). This position is classified as a Farm Foreman by USU’s Human Resources department. The job is located primarily at the Sam Skaggs Family Equine Education Center in Wellsville, Utah. The resources at this facility are a core element for successful delivery of the Equine Science and Management degree program and the Equine Human Services certificate program. The successful applicant will work closely with UAES Livestock Manager and Equine Program Director to support all Faculty users charged with curriculum, or other program delivery by managing the diverse horse herd consisting of nearly 100 University owned horses including beginning riding horses, advanced riding horses, research animals, breeding stallions, brood mares and foals. The Foreman is responsible for maintaining the physical facilities consisting of one outdoor and two indoor arenas, 4 stall barns, stallion barn and classroom building. The Foreman will ensure that all horse care, facility maintenance including: landscaping, equipment maintenance and snow removal are properly executed by actively participating in these activities with trained support staff. The Foreman is also responsible for reviewing boarding/training applications and overseeing successful operations of the boarding aspect of the facility. Occasional weekend and Holiday work is required.

Responsibilities

• Communicate with veterinarians and teaching faculty to provide adequate nutrition, health care, hoof care, and maintain associated records.
• Operate and maintain front end loaders, agricultural tractors, arena drags, and utility vehicles and conduct activities related to their use in a timely manner.
• Operate landscaping equipment and complete lawn care and weed control in a timely manner.
• Maintain all equipment and facilities at the farm and provide associated records.
• Hire, schedule and manage an appropriate number of hourly student workers to assist in caring for the horses and keeping the barn clean.
• Facilitate University and non-University events including scheduling of the arenas and any necessary setup ensuring that document approval process has been completed including contracts, proof of insurance or any other necessary documentation. This includes proper support prior to and throughout the event.
• Serve as the contact person for boarders and trainers operating out of the facility, collect and process related documents and see that boarder/trainer needs are being met per terms of boarding/training contract. Grow the boarding segment through CAAS and CVM marketing.
• Assist as needed with the Equine Breeding Program. Breeding, foaling, record keeping and other duties as assigned.
• Operate within an allotted budget.
• Manage summer grazing and fixing/building fence when needed.
• Provide an accurate annual feed request each fall to the UAES crop manager.
• Coordinate with farrier such that hoof care is current for all animals and maintain associated records.
• Assist program director and instructors with the purchase of horses and USU’s Annual Production Sale.

Qualifications

Minimum Qualifications:

• Associates degree or equivalent in an agriculturally-related discipline.
• Two years of crop production experience.
• Ability to receive and ship materials – may require evening and weekend availability.
• Ability to communicate effectively, verbal and written, with vendors, and university staff and faculty members.
• Requires ability to operate and maintain agricultural equipment and trucks.
• Requires ability to read written instructions, regulations, and other documentation and use appropriate sources to locate valid information related to position responsibilities.
• Valid Utah Driver’s License and ability to obtain Class A CDL required within first 60 days of employment

Required Documents

Along with the online application, please attach:

1. Resume/CV to be uploaded at the beginning of your application in the Candidate Profile under “Resume/CV”
2. Cover letter to be typed/pasted at the end of your application

• Document size may not exceed 10 MB.**

Advertised Salary

Commensurate with experience, plus excellent benefits

ADA

Employees work indoors and are protected from weather and/or contaminants, but not, necessarily, occasional temperature changes. The employee is regularly required to sit and often uses repetitive hand motions.

University Highlights

Founded in 1888, Utah State University is Utah’s premier land-grant, public service university, with a strong commitment to excellence, access, and inclusion, empowering people to lead successful lives of involvement, innovation, and impact. Utah State provides high-quality education to 27,500-plus students locations throughout the state, including at three residential campuses, eight statewide campuses, and 23 education centers. USU Online educates students from all 50 states and 55 countries. For over 25 years, USU Extension has served and engaged Utahns in all of Utah’s counties. As an R1 research institution, Utah State is dedicated to advancing knowledge through research and scholarly activities, providing a high-quality undergraduate and graduate education at an affordable price.

Utah State is committed to cultivating a community of inclusive excellence where all perspectives, values, cultures, and identities are acknowledged, welcomed, and valued. We seek to recruit, hire, and retain people from all walks of life who will champion excellence in education, research, discovery, outreach, and service. We believe that promoting a strong sense of community and belonging empowers and engages all members of USU to thrive and be successful. Forbes recognized our commitment to employees when they named Utah State the best employer in Utah in 2023. Learn more about USU. 

The university provides a Dual Career Assistance Program to support careers for partners who are also seeking employment. Additionally, USU is committed to providing access and reasonable accommodations for individuals with disabilities. To request a reasonable accommodation for a disability, contact the university’s ADA Coordinator in the Office of Human Resources at (435) 797-0122 or [email protected]. 

About the Region

U.S. News and World Report ranked Utah first for its strong economy, fiscal stability, education, and health care. Outstanding outdoor recreational opportunities abound throughout the state, including five national parks, 43 state parks and recreation areas, and 15 alpine ski resorts. The home of USU’s main campus, Logan, is a city of 54,000-plus people in a picturesque mountain valley 80 miles north of Salt Lake City. The Logan metro area claimed the top spot in the Milken Institute’s 2022 ranking for best-performing small cities in the nation. 

• updated 04/2024

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• updated 09/2023

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