Track Maintenance Crew

Churchill Downs Incorporated•New Kent, VA

2d•Onsite

About The Position

Responsible for maintaining and repairing buildings and structures in the stable area throughout the year and, during live racing season, maintaining the dirt track using a variety of maintenance vehicles and equipment.

Requirements

Working knowledge of safe equipment operation, inspection, maintenance, and required personal protective equipment.
Working knowledge of carpentry, steel framing, basic electrical and plumbing structures, hand and power tools, and materials suitable for an equine environment.
Ability to estimate project materials, costs, and completion timeframes.
Ability to communicate effectively and keep the supervisor informed of relevant activities.
High school diploma or GED certificate plus two years of similar work experience.
Four years of work experience may be considered in lieu of the education and experience requirement.
An equivalent combination of education and experience may be considered.
Must obtain and maintain a Virginia Racing Commission license.

Responsibilities

Operates equipment as indicated in the operator’s manual and in a safe manner.
Performs daily equipment inspections.
Maintains equipment daily and reports all incidents, malfunctions, and unsafe or unhealthy conditions to the supervisor.
Maintains area grounds using methods including mowing, edging, and trash pickup.
Cleans the area around manure bins daily for pickup during racing season.
Installs and repairs electrical and plumbing structures and fixtures.
Measures, cuts, and shapes wood and other materials.
Constructs building frameworks, including walls, floors, door frames, downspouts, and gutters.
Inspects and replaces damaged framework or other structures and fixtures.
Uses hand and power tools, including squares, levels, chisels, sanders, circular saws, drills, and nail guns, to cut and shape wood, drywall, and other materials.
Fastens materials together accurately using nails, screws, staples, and adhesives.
Measures materials to support productivity, reduce waste, and promote efficiency.
Works with light-gauge and load-bearing steel framing for interior partitions, exterior framing, and wall construction.
Determines the amount and cost of materials required for projects and provides a materials list to the supervisor.
Properly cordons off construction areas to help ensure the safety of others.
Uses materials that are compatible with an equine environment.
Uses all required personal protective equipment and follows all policies, procedures, rules, and regulations.
Provides an accurate timeframe for project completion.
Keeps the supervisor informed of relevant activities.
Attends required Company training sessions.
Obtains and maintains all required licenses.
Performs duties in compliance with applicable laws and regulations.
Takes necessary steps to prevent minors from gambling or loitering in gambling areas, consuming alcoholic beverages, or purchasing tobacco.
Maintains knowledge of ordinances, regulations, laws, policies, and procedures applicable to the department.
Maintains knowledge of the Property’s programs addressing problem gaming.
Reports any known acts of wrongdoing.
Performs other related duties as assigned.