Maintenance Technician

At Derby City Gaming Downtown, gaming enthusiasts can enjoy nearly 500 of the most popular games, Fascinator Wine Bar and Trophy Bourbon & Cigars Bar, sports bar with live entertainment most weekends and a Kentucky Derby Gift Shop."

JOB SUMMARY

The Maintenance Technician installs, maintains, and repairs machinery, equipment, physical structures, and pipe and electrical systems on property.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Responds to and completes daily work order requests involving all aspects of maintenance.
• Performs weekly, monthly, semi-annual, annual and other preventative maintenance checks and procedures.
• Repairs furniture, fixtures, walls, ceilings, equipment and anything else that may require service.
• Understands the principles and operation of fire sprinkler systems.
• Performs small welding tasks as required throughout the facility.
• Responds to and assist with plumbing, electrical and other facility related incidents and needed.
• May be required to operate a pressure washer and provide required cleaning as needed.
• Responsibilities may include operating a forklift or aerial lift and passing the required training to do so.
• Will be required to participate in safety training and pass associated quizzes.
• Other duties as assigned.

REQUIRED SKILLS AND ABILITIES

• Must have a minimum of five (5) years of proven experience involving maintenance trades including but not limited to plumbing, carpentry, painting, masonry, electrical and other basic maintenance skills.
• Must have a minimum of three (3) years of proven experience in commercial facility maintenance, per the above.
• Have above average computer skills with working knowledge of Microsoft Office, CMMS and IMS programs.
• Have experience with dry fire sprinkler systems-operation and resetting.
• Must be able to work alone or with others in a team environment with little supervision.
• Must be a self-starter with the ability to make educated decisions.
• Must be able to operate maintenance equipment such as forklift, two-man lift, and various power tools.
• Must possess a valid driver's license.
• Black shoes required.

COMPENSATION DATA

This position pays a competitve hourly rate of $24.00.

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE

• High School Diploma or GED is required. Additional education or training such as trade vocational school in maintenance subjects and certificates and other training records are a plus.
• Ability to obtain a valid racing license.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS & WORKING CONDITIONS

• The ability to regularly lift and/or move a minimum of ten (10) pounds, frequently lift and/or move twenty five (25) pounds and occasionally lift and/or move fifty (50) pounds.
• The ability to remain in a stationary position, move, traverse ascend/descend, position self to move, manipulate tools and equipment, and repetitively operate, use, inspect, place, detect, and position required equipment, resources or machinery.
• Must be able to detect, determine, perceive recognize, judge, inspect, estimate and assess various working situations.

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to sit or 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. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate to loud. The employee is subjected to circulate throughout the assigned areas, including the smoking area, actively observing players and functioning of machines.

While performing the duties of this job, the Team Member is exposed to outside weather conditions. The Team Member is frequently exposed to moving mechanical parts. The Team Member is occasionally exposed to high, precarious places; fumes or airborne particles; and vibration. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.

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