Hostler

NYC Parks is the steward of over 30,000 acres of land - 14 percent of New York City – Including more than 5,000 individual properties ranging from Coney Island Beach and Central Park to community gardens and Greenstreets.

Major Responsibilities

- Under general supervision, care for horses and maintain stables and equipment in an orderly and sanitary condition.
- Bring up feed bags, set feed, replenish water and ensure that the horses have sufficient hay on a consistent basis.
- Maintain a clean, organized and sanitary stable by stall cleaning, garbage removal and cleaning the drains in aisle.
- Clean and disinfect all areas and equipment by rinsing and scrubbing feed and water buckets, bringing manure to dumpster, bleaching all buckets and washing grooming brushes.
- Manage the inventories of the stable including feed, hay, bedding, health supplies, supplements, grooming and horse care equipment.
- Assist personnel from the Mounted Unit with the administration of medicine and treatments as needed.
- Effectively communicate any problems with horses.

How to Apply: Go to cityjobs.nyc.gov and search for Job ID# 769131. All applicants must apply via cityjobs.nyc.gov. The City is no longer using ESS to accept applications.

*Current City Employees please include your ERN on your cover letter and resume.

Work Location: TBD

NOTE: All resumes must be received no later than the last day of the posting period. References will be required upon request.

nyc.gov/parks

MOVEMENT IN THE FACE OF CIVIL SERVICE LISTS IS PROHIBITED UNDER CIVIL SERVICE LAW.

For information about applying for Civil Service Exams go to: Civil Service Exams - Department of Citywide Administrative Services (nyc.gov)

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