Blacksmith

Churchill Downs Incorporated

1d • Onsite

About The Position

Exciting opportunity to work at Ocean Downs Casino Racetrack only 10 minutes from the beaches and boardwalk of Ocean City, MD! Work with an awesome team while ensuring a good time for our guests. This is a seasonal part-time role at our racetrack! If you possess the desire to work for a great company, then we would love to have you!

Requirements

• Previous work in any farrier or blacksmith detail involving the proper shoeing, manufacturing and application of horses.
• Ability to read, write, speak, understand or communicate in English sufficiently to perform the necessary functions of this position. American Sign Language is also an acceptable form of communication.
• Ability to consistently comprehend, retain and execute written, verbal and demonstrated directions, explanations and guidance
• Must be able to obtain and keep a License issued by the Maryland Racing Commission required of all Racing Services employees.

Responsibilities

• Will inspect, replace and/or repair shoes or missing shoes in the paddock area
• Must be able to perform these tasks with speed and efficiency in a stressful paddock environment
• Must work with the paddock judge in concert with all shoe repair done in the paddock to assist in the functionality of the race program
• Distributes horse saddle pads and head numbers to appropriate horsemen according to race schedule.
• Retrieves and cleans horse saddle pads throughout race night.
• Maintain cleaning supplies inventory.
• Perform work with chemicals as instructed by product labels.
• Report all maintenance issues as needed.
• Communicate (both written and verbal) with and promote positive team member relations.
• Maintain professionalism at all times when working with other team members and/or guests.
• Promotes outstanding horsemen relations.
• Performs all other duties as assigned.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED