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.

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. 

Our Urban Park Service Mounted Unit seeks a Hostler with horse grooming experience for Summer 2025.  

Perks: Earn vacation and sick leave every month and receive free membership to our recreation centers.

Six months of full-time, paid experience in the grooming, feeding, cleaning, and inspection of at least 3 horses each day.

New York City Residency is not required for this position.

Preferred Skills/Qualifications

1. Ability to perform physical activity such as lifting heavy bags of feed and bales of hay.
2. Availability to work various shifts including nights, weekends and holidays.
3. Ability to work in all five boroughs.
4. Ability to perform tasks in a timely fashion while working efficiently and managing multiple tasks.
5. A valid New York State driver license.

1. Ability to perform physical activity such as lifting heavy bags of feed and bales of hay. 2. Availability to work various shifts including nights, weekends and holidays. 3. Ability to work in all five boroughs. 4. Ability to perform tasks in a timely fashion while working efficiently and managing multiple tasks. 5. A valid New York State driver license.

This position is also open to qualified persons with a disability who are eligible for the 55-a Program. Please indicate at the top of your resume and cover letter that you would like to be considered for the position through the 55-a Program.

As a prospective employee of the City of New York, you may be eligible for federal loan forgiveness programs and state repayment assistance programs. For more information, please visit the U.S. Department of Education’s website at https://studentaid.gov/pslf/.

New York City Residency is not required for this position.

Work Location: Bronx, Manhattan, and Staten Island

Duration: 5/19/25 - 9/7/25

Salary: $18.82 per hour / 40 hours a week

Fees: Hired candidates will be subject to a processing fee of $61.00. Hired candidates who are not currently employed by the City will be subject to a $101.25 background check fee.

How to Apply: Go to cityjobs.nyc.gov and search for Job ID# 702337.

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.

If you have any questions regarding this vacancy or require a reasonable accommodation during the application process please call 212-360-2778.

References will be required upon request. We appreciate the interest of all applicants. Only candidates selected for an interview will be contacted.

The City of New York is an inclusive equal opportunity employer committed to recruiting and retaining a diverse workforce and providing a work environment that is free from discrimination and harassment based upon any legally protected status or protected characteristic, including but not limited to an individual's sex, race, color, ethnicity, national origin, age, religion, disability, sexual orientation, veteran status, gender identity, or pregnancy.