Laborer (Hostler) (Vacancy) Print (https://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/columbusoh/jobs/newprint/4787721) Apply  Laborer (Hostler) (Vacancy) Salary $20.32 - $29.26 Hourly Location Varies by position Job Type Full-time Job Number 25-3682-V1 Department 30 Department of Public Safety Division Division of Police Opening Date 01/13/2025 Closing Date 1/24/2025 11:59 PM Eastern + Description + Benefits + Questions Definition AREA OF FOCUS FOR THE JOB AND SPECIFIC FOCUS AREA RESPONSIBILITIES This position will work directly with the Police Mounted Unit. The position duties will include attending to the health, care, medical, feeding and well-being of the animals in the Mounted Unit and maintaining sanitary conditions within the horse barn. The primary work location for this position is in the horse barn and in an outdoor work environment. Prior experience working with horses is not required. The hours for this position will be Tuesday-Saturday 7:30am-4:00pm. Relevant experience includes grooming, evaluating the animal for medical concerns/issues (teeth/mouth inspections, hoof inspections, cut/abrasion care) and administering medications prescribed by a veterinarian. Additional relevant experience includes maintaining sanitary conditions of a horse barn and stalls, to include daily cleaning of the stalls, the removal of soiled hay, mats, and bedding, maintaining of paddocks and exercise arenas, maintaining horse saddles, pads, and bridles, and preparing horses for riding. All Division of Police employees must comply with the Division's tattoo policy. The tattoo policy requires that Division personnel: 1. Division personnel shall have no tattoos on the head, neck, or hands unless they are cosmetic in nature (for example, wedding bands, eyebrows, eyeliner, etc.) and otherwise conform with and do not violate the Division’s grooming and appearance policies. 2. Division personnel shall have no tattoos anywhere on their body that depict obscene, gang-related, extremist, or otherwise offensive images, which may bring the Division into disrepute. KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES Some knowledge of the use of simple tools; ability to understand and follow oral and written instructions; ability to complete simple reports; ability to perform a variety of manual tasks; ability to lift weights up to fifty (50) pounds without assistance; ability to work for prolonged periods under adverse climatic conditions. DESCRIPTION/LISTING/ESTIMATED DURATION OF THE SELECTION PROCESS All applications for this position will be forwarded to the department indicated above. For those candidates passing the application review step, the hiring process will include one or more interviews, a criminal background check, and a pre-employment drug test. For any position within the Division of Police, the hiring process will also include the completion of an extensive personal history questionnaire and a polygraph examination. The selection process can take as little as 3 weeks and up to 3 months. Under immediate supervision, is responsible for performing routine manual labor; performs related duties as required. Examples of Work (Any one position may not include all of the duties listed, nor do the examples cover all of the duties that may be performed.) Assists skilled and semi-skilled workers, construction crews, and maintenance crews in performing daily work assignments; Upkeeps areas including mowing and edging, picking up trash, raking leaves, cleaning windows, and/or removing ice and snow from steps and walkways; Cleans up work area after completion of a job; Plants, weeds, and waters flowers, shrubs, trees, and lawns; Performs minor maintenance on equipment, grounds, and buildings; Lifts and moves heavy materials (e.g., soil, gravel, etc.); Drives a vehicle to transport coworkers and/or work materials; Completes simple reports as required by supervisor; May operate powered hand tools such as saws and drills. Minimum Qualifications Any experience and training which would provide the Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities listed in this job class specification. Possession of a valid driver’s license may be required for some positions. Test/Job Contact Information Recruitment #: 25-3682-V1 Employment Type: Full-Time (Regular) Should you have questions regarding this vacancy, please contact: Jennifer Singleton Department of Public Safety Division of Police 77 N. Front St. Columbus, Ohio 43215 P: (614) 645- 6147 E: JMSingleton@columbuspolice.org The City of Columbus is an Equal Opportunity Employer The City of Columbus seeks to promote compensation strategies that maximize the recruitment, performance, development, and retention of quality employees in support of the City's Covenant and strategic plan. In addition to a competitive pay plan, the City offers a comprehensive benefits program that includes the following: + Medical + Dental + Vision + Short-term Disability + Life Insurance + Wellness Program + Tuition Reimbursement Specifics about these benefit opportunities and eligibility can be discussed with one of the City's human resources professionals at the time of your interview or by contacting the Department of Human Resources, Labor Relations Office at (614)645-7206 for further information. 01 The schedule for this position will be Tuesday-Saturday 7:30am-4:00pm with a 30 minute unpaid lunch break. Do you have any concerns with working this schedule? If yes, please explain. 02 The Mounted Unit is a 24/7/365 operation. At times, such as special events, this position will require flexibility to work a different shift and/or holidays. Are you willing and able to work different shifts and/or holidays with advanced notice? + Yes + No 03 All employees are expected to arrive to work on time. Do you have any concerns with meeting this expectation? If yes, please explain. 04 The working environment for this position is a horse barn; in addition to horses, there are cats and dogs present at times. Do you have any concerns with working in this type of environment? If yes, please explain. 05 The type of work that will be completed is manual labor, which includes cleaning horse stalls and lifting items that weigh 40-60 pounds for a majority of the work-day. Do you have any concerns with meeting these expectations? If yes, please explain. 06 Have you included all of your relevant work experience (previous and current)? Resumes will not be accepted as a substitute for completing the application. + Yes + No 07 Have you reviewed the Minimum Qualifications for the job that you are applying to ensure that you meet specified requirements? + Yes + No 08 Have you attached the documents that provide proof of your license, education (post high school), and/or professional or state certification as you have referenced in your applicant profile? Such documents may include a photocopy or scan of your driver's license, bachelor's/master's degree or transcript of completed coursework. + Yes + No Required Question Employer City of Columbus Address 77 N. Front Street, Suite 330 Columbus, Ohio, 43215 Phone (614) 645-8301 Website https://new.columbus.gov/Government/Departments/Civil-Service-Commission Apply Please verify your email addressVerify Email