Maintenance - Track - $1,000 Hiring Incentive
About The Position
This role is responsible for the preparation, maintenance, and repair of the racing surface (dirt, turf, or synthetic) before, during, and after racing and training hours. The position also involves operating and maintaining track equipment, monitoring track conditions, and ensuring the safety of horses and riders. Additionally, responsibilities extend to maintaining infield areas, fencing, and track markers, responding to weather events, and assisting during race days. The role also includes general groundskeeping duties, cleaning and maintenance in stable areas, dormitories, grandstands, and perimeter areas, including snow removal and painting.
Requirements
- High school diploma or general education degree (GED) required.
- Must be able to obtain an Ohio Racing Commission License
- Follow instructions as given by the supervisor.
- Operate equipment as indicated in the operator’s manual and in a safe manner.
- Perform a daily pre-operative inspection of equipment.
- Attend and pass all health & safety and environmental training classes.
- Follow and obey all policies & procedures and rules & regulations.
- Maintain equipment daily and report ALL incidents, malfunctions and unsafe or unhealthy conditions to your supervisor.
Responsibilities
- Prepare, maintain, and repair the racing surface (dirt, turf, or synthetic) before, during, and after racing and training hours
- Operate and maintain track equipment such as harrows, tractors, water trucks
- Monitor track conditions and adjust surface composition, moisture, and depth to promote horse and rider safety
- Maintain infield, rail systems, safety rails, fencing, and track markers
- Respond quickly to weather events to protect track integrity
- Assist during race days with inspections, emergency repairs, and coordination with racing officials
- Follow all safety procedures and report hazards or equipment issues
- Perform general groundskeeping duties as needed
- Clean up around manure dumpsters
- Clean out wash pad catch basins
- Strip and clean stalls
- Maintain ditches for grade and water flow
- Sweep roads and parking area
- Paint
- General grounds maintenance including grass cutting, litter pick-up etc.
- Facilitate snow removal as necessary.
- General clean up around buildings
- Keep walks, patios, balconies clear of obstructions and clean
- Remove trash on a daily basis
- Clean up parking lot litter
- Aid with landscape and irrigation
- Move materials, furniture and equipment
- General cleanup around facility
Benefits
- $1,000 Hiring Incentive
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
High school or GED
