Title:  Track Maintenance Crew

JOB SUMMARY

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.

Pay Rate: $20.00/hour

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND 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.

REQUIRED SKILLS AND ABILITIES

•    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.

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE

•    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.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS & WORKING CONDITIONS

• The Team Member will work primarily outdoors on the racetrack and surrounding grounds in varying weather and environmental conditions.
• While performing the duties of this job, the Team Member is frequently required to stand and walk for extended periods; sit while operating equipment; use hands to handle tools and controls; reach with hands and arms; climb or balance; bend, stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl; and talk or hear.
• The Team Member will regularly operate tractors, graders, water trucks, utility vehicles, and other track- and grounds-maintenance equipment.
• The Team Member may be required to lift, carry, push, or pull up to 50 pounds.
• The Team Member may be exposed to heat, cold, rain, humidity, dust, dirt, mud, noise, fumes, moving machinery, uneven surfaces, and other conditions typical of racetrack and grounds maintenance.
• The Team Member will work in proximity to horses, riders, vehicles, heavy equipment, and racing activity and must remain alert to changing conditions and follow established safety procedures.
• The Team Member will be required to work a flexible schedule, including early mornings, long shifts, nights, weekends, holidays, and live race days as business, racing, and weather conditions dictate.
• The noise level in the work environment may range from moderate to loud.

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by a Team Member to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.