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Title:  Set Up Crew Member $18.66/hour

Requisition ID#:  1989
Location: 

Louisville, KY, US, 40208

Property:  Churchill Downs Racetrack
Pay Range: 

Churchill Downs Racetrack (“CDRT”), the world’s most legendary racetrack, has been the home of The Kentucky Derby, the longest continually held annual sporting event in the United States, since 1875. Located in Louisville, CDRT features a series of themed race days during Derby Week, including the Kentucky Oaks, and conducts Thoroughbred horse racing during three race meets in the Spring, September and Fall. CDRT is located on 175 acres and has a one-mile dirt track, a 7/8-mile turf track, a stabling area, and provides seating for approximately 60,000 guests. The stable area has barns sufficient to accommodate 1,400 horses and a 114-room dormitory for backstretch personnel. CDRT also has a year-round simulcast wagering facility . www.ChurchillDowns.com.

JOB SUMMARY

The Conversions Laborer performs a multitude of physical tasks needed to set, changeover, and maintain the overall look of Churchill Downs Racetrack.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

  • Responsible for event setup as it pertains to Churchill Downs equipment and furniture.
  • Performs setups throughout the facility by moving furniture such as stacks of chairs, various sizes of tables, and other items individually or on a cart designed to move multiple pieces at one time.
  • Setup, strike, and reset rooms and areas around Churchill Downs Racetrack.
  • Maintain, move, and keep inventory of Churchill Downs furniture and commodities such as tables, chairs, stanchions, pipe and drape, signage, and other items as assigned.
  • Move and set bike racks.
  • Move and set Churchill Downs wristband boxes.
  • Temporary signage placement when necessary.
  • Ability and willingness to become forklift certified.
  • Ability to work weekends and different hours during our racing season.
  • Ability to assist in maintaining our off-site warehouse.
  • Other duties as assigned.

REQUIRED SKILLS AND ABILITIES

  • To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily.  The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required.  Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE

  • G.E.D. or High school diploma; or up to one month related experience or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience. Possess a valid driver’s license and submit successfully to a DMV and background check.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS & WORKING CONDITIONS

  • The employee will be required to sit for extended periods of time
  • While performing the duties of this job, the employee may also be required to stand: walk; use hands to finger reach, handle, or feel objects, tools, or controls; reach with hands and arms; climb or balance; stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl; and talk or hear.
  • The employee may be asked to occasionally lift up to 20 lbs.
  • The employee may be required to work nights, weekends, and holidays
  • The noise level in the work environment is moderate

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, or disability.

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Churchill Downs Incorporated is an inclusive and fun place to work. We celebrate unique approaches and points of view. We believe diversity is a mindset that drives excellence. We’re always learning, evolving and growing. We innovate through mutual respect of ideas and collaboration. This allows us to build a common language that inspires our team members and propels us toward the achievement of our vision.

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