Stablehand (Full-Time)

Salary: $13.35 HourlyLocation : Baton Rouge, LAJob Type: Full Time Non-ExemptJob Number: SHACFT2026Department: RecreationOpening Date: 05/01/2026Closing Date: 5/15/2026 4:59 PM CentralFLSA: Non-ExemptGeneral SummaryThe Stablehand works in and around the horse stables, activity center building, and grounds, feeding and caring for horses, and cleaning and maintaining the facility.Requirements and Job SpecificationsEducation Required: No formal education required; Must be able to read and write to receive work instructionsOther Job Specifications: Ability to maintain cleanliness.Experience with animals.Attention to detail regarding animal care.Functions and DutiesFeeds and waters horses, turns-out and cleans stalls, and other duties related to animal careLoads, unloads, and pushes wheel barrow with manure and solid bedding from stall areas to stockpileAssists with rounding up horses from pasture for lessonsAssists with clean up of all areas of the facilityLoads, unloads and carries bags of feed, bales of hay and bags of shavingAssists with preparation of stall/pens/arenas and portable structures used for functionsSupplemental InformationGenerally 8 hours a day, 5 days per week. Evening and weekend work may be required.Resumes will not be accepted in lieu of a completed application. You must include all relevant education and experience on your official BREC online application or it will be deemed incomplete and you will be ineligible for this vacancy. Complete each section of this application (i.e. work experience, education, etc.) to demonstrate that you meet the eligibility and minimum qualification requirements described in this announcement.An offer of employment is contingent on passing a pre-employment criminal background check, Motor Vehicle Records check, drug screen and physical.2026 FULL-TIME EMPLOYEE BENEFITSHEALTH INSURANCEBREC provides comprehensive medical coverage through Louisiana Blue formerly BCBSLA, including HMO, PPO, and Blue Saver (Qualified High-Deductible Health Savings Account) options. Coverage becomes effective on the first day of the month following a two-month waiting period. Employee cost per month for HMO: $175.43 - employee only; $597.45 - employee & spouse or employee & dependent children; $962.52-family. Employee cost per month for PPO: $375.23- employee only;$975.50- employee & spouse or employee & dependent children; $1,492.70 - family. Employee cost per month for Blue Saver: $39.08 - employee only; $162.68 - employee & spouse or employee & dependent children; $290.49 - family. In addition to medical coverage, BREC offers voluntary insurance options, including Dental and Vision.LIFE INSURANCEAll full-time employees are insured under a Group Term Life Insurance policy provided by Lincoln Financial. Coverage is subject to reduction at ages 65 and 70. There is no cost to the employee; however, coverage associated with salaries exceeding $50,000 is subject to imputed income in accordance with IRS regulations. Coverage is effective immediately upon eligibility.RETIREMENT SYSTEM: BREC contributes 38.22% of each employee's salary to the City-Parish Employees' Retirement System. Employees contribute 9.5% of salary. All retirement contributions are tax-deferred. Employee contributions are maintained in individual accounts and are refunded if an employee leaves BREC prior to retirement eligibility. After 25 years of service, employees may be eligible for additional benefits through the Deferred Retirement Option Plan (DROP). BREC also offers a Supplemental Retirement Deferred Compensation Plan through Nationwide Retirement Solutions, available through convenient payroll deductions.HOLIDAYSBREC employees receive twelve (12) paid holidays per year.SICK LEAVEBREC employees accumulate sick leave at the rate of 100 hours per year the first five years they are employed; accrual of hours will increase based on the number of years of service, thereafter, up to 192 hours for 15 or more years. Employee is eligible to utilize leave after 30 days of continuous employment.ANNUAL LEAVEBREC employees earn annual leave at the rate of 100 hours per year the first five years they are employed; accrual of hours will increased based on the number of years of service, thereafter, up to 192 hours for 15 or more years. Employee is eligible to utilize leave after 90 days of continuous employment.FULL-TIME STATUSUpon completion of a six-month probationary periods and approval of supervisor, full-time status will be achieved.EMPLOYEE DISCOUNTSBREC full-time employees can take advantage of a generous discount. Some restrictions may apply. See the discount policy for more details.EAPBREC's Employee Assistance Program (EAP) is administered by Lucet. They EAP helps employees and their family members resolve personal or work-related problems.CREDIT UNIONBREC employees are eligible to join the City Federal Credit Union and/or Pelican State Credit Union and enlist in payroll deduction plan. Direct deposit to the Credit Union is also available.FEDERAL STUDENT LOAN FORGIVENESSBREC is a qualifying employer for public service loan forgiveness. Employees who have Federal Direct Loans and have made 120 payments on the Federal Direct Loans (after October 1, 2007) may be eligible for the remaining loan balance to be forgiven. LA STARTThis 529 Qualified Tuition savings plan may be open on behalf of a named Beneficiary by anyone, including legal entities, provided that the Account Owner or the Beneficiary is a resident of Louisiana. Account Owners may save at their own pace, in amounts they can afford.FSABREC offers an FSA that allows employees to contribute a portion of their regular earnings before taxes. Distributions from the account must be used to reimburse the employee for qualified expenses related to medical and dental services.SUPPLEMENT BENEFITSBREC offers voluntary benefits through AFLAC or Colonial Life. Those benefits include accident insurance, critical care, hospital indemnity, life, LTD and STD.BREC reserves the right to at any time and from time to time to modify or amend, in whole or in part, any or all of the provisions of the benefit package.Commissioned Approved Benefits Effective January 1, 202601 Have you ever volunteered for BREC? Yes or No. If so, in what capacity and what location? 02 How many years of experience do you have with animals? 1 year2 years3 or more years03 Do you have previous experience caring for large animals? YesNo04 If yes, what type of animals have you cared for? Required Question