Track Maintenance Superintendent

Churchill Downs Incorporated•Millcreek Township, PA

About The Position

Presque Isle Downs & Casino, conveniently located off of I90 in Erie, PA, features table games, slots, sportsbook, entertainment, live thoroughbred horse racing, and year-round simulcast racing. The casino features the latest technology and amenities designed for guest comfort and expectations. The property features three restaurants, including two award-winning restaurants - Churchill’s Bourbon & Brew and LBV Steakhouse. If you or someone you know has a gambling problem, help is available. Call 1-800-GAMBLER. JOB SUMMARYKeep the race on track. Lead the maintenance and safety of the main racing surface during live racing season, supervising the track crew and operating specialized equipment. This hands-on role requires quick thinking and attention to detail to respond to changing track conditions and ensure a safe, high-quality racing surface. Tapeta experience is a plus.

Requirements

Track maintenance skills required, heavy equipment use, landscaping.
Applicant must have welding experience, diesel knowledge and electrical knowledge.
Candidate must have knowledge of operating tractors and a thorough knowledge of all aspects of the implements, used to maintain the racecourse.
Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals.
Ability to add, subtract, multiply and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions and decimals.
Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out instructions furnished in written, oral, or diagram form.
Ability to define problems, collect data, establish facts and draw valid conclusions.
Must be able to obtain and maintain a Pennsylvania Racing License.
During live racing season, position will supervise the Track Maintenance Crew.
High school diploma or equivalent preferred but not required.
Vocational skills desired.
The employee will be required to sit, stoop, bend, climb, reach and stand for extended periods of time.
Employee must have excellent dexterity of hands and fingers to complete daily tasks.
Employee is required to lift and carry up to 50 lbs.
Employee must be able to talk and hear in order to ensure proper communication.
This job requires strong vision skills, including close vision, peripheral vision and ability to adjust focus.

Nice To Haves

Knowledge of Microsoft Office and PC’s are preferred.
Preferably, Candidate will have experience with tapeta racing surface.

Responsibilities

During Presque Isle Downs’ live racing season, Candidate oversees the basic operations and maintenance of the main track for safety, bias and overall appearance.
Candidate must be able to operate all track maintenance equipment.
Supervises all track maintenance crew employees.
Maintains all equipment related to track surface.
Maintains track crew records.
Maintains all records pertaining to the racing surface.
Candidate must be able to maintain a safe track surface.
Must be proactive and be able to react quickly to problems that may occur.
Delegates tasks and duties to employees and contributes to the Racing Department team by overseeing and following through with all other duties as assigned.
Preferably, Candidate will have experience with tapeta racing surface.

Benefits

Health insurance (including Vision and Dental!) the first of the month following 30 days of employment for regular FT Team Members
Accrual of Paid Time Off for FT and PT
401k with Company Match – 100% vested at sign up
Company Stock Purchase Plan
Team Member Engagement
Team Member Referral Plan

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