Holding Barn Attendant

General Definition:

• Responsible for the upkeep and care of the holding barn and aiding the onsite racing officials during live horse racing.

Essential Job Functions:

• Maintains a clean and sanitary worksite
• Calls horses up to holding barn for each race
• Weigh each horse upon arrival
• Input weights in the computer for each race
• Provide numbered vests for grooms
• See that horses leave on time for the paddock and in order
• General housekeeping and equipment clean-up of the Holding barn area to ensure safety and health standards are being met.
• Report any discrepancies or problems to onsite Veterinarians or racing officials.
• Perform all other duties as assigned

Education:

• High school diploma or general education degree (GED); and 8 years related experience and/or training; or combination.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

• Knowledge of Thoroughbred horses.
• Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out detailed but uninvolved written or oral instructions.
• Ability to deal with problems involving a few concrete variables in standardized situations.

Training:

• 1 year work related experience and/or training; or combination.

Licenses/Certifications/Other:

• Must be able to pass a background check and receive a license or permit from any Regulatory Agency, if applicable to perform the essential job functions
• Texas Racing Commission License (TXRC)

Physical Requirements:

The physical demands and work environment characteristics described 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.

• Strength:

• Medium to Heavy workload

• Stand, sit and walk consistently

• Will be required to lift up to or over 20lbs or exert occasionally over 100lbs

• Movement:

• Will consistently be required to touch, feel, stoop, bend, kneel, climb, reach

• Will use office equipment

• Driving motor vehicles as needed

• Auditory:

• Frequently speak and articulate

• Noise levels will be varied from moderate to heavy machinery

• Environmental:

• Exposure to weather and extreme elements

• Minimal exposure in close proximity to horses