Maintenance - Track - $1,000 Hiring Incentive

Essential Functions

• Follow instructions as given by the supervisor.
• Operate equipment as indicated in the operator’s manual and in a safe manner.
• Perform a daily pre-operative inspection of equipment.
• Attend and pass all health & safety and environmental training classes.
• Follow and obey all policies & procedures and rules & regulations.
• Maintain equipment daily and report ALL incidents, malfunctions and unsafe or unhealthy conditions to your supervisor.
• Additional duties may be assigned with or without notice, verbally or in writing

Responsibilities:

Racetrack:

• Prepare, maintain, and repair the racing surface (dirt, turf, or synthetic) before, during, and after racing and training hours
• Operate and maintain track equipment such as harrows, tractors, water trucks
• Monitor track conditions and adjust surface composition, moisture, and depth to promote horse and rider safety
• Maintain infield, rail systems, safety rails, fencing, and track markers
• Respond quickly to weather events to protect track integrity
• Assist during race days with inspections, emergency repairs, and coordination with racing officials
• Follow all safety procedures and report hazards or equipment issues
• Perform general groundskeeping duties as needed

Stable Area:

• Clean up around manure dumpsters
• Clean out wash pad catch basins
• Strip and clean stalls
• Maintain ditches for grade and water flow
• Sweep roads and parking area
• Paint
• General grounds maintenance including grass cutting, litter pick-up etc.
• Facilitate snow removal as necessary.

Dormitories:

• General clean up around buildings
• Keep walks, patios, balconies clear of obstructions and clean
• Remove trash on a daily basis
• Facilitate snow removal as necessary.

Grandstand:

• Clean up parking lot litter
• Aid with landscape and irrigation
• Paint
• Move materials, furniture and equipment
• Facilitate snow removal as necessary.
• General cleanup around facility

Perimeter:

• General grounds maintenance including grass cutting, litter pick-up etc.
• Facilitate snow removal as necessary.

Education and Experience

• High school diploma or general education degree (GED) required.

Required Certification/License  

• Must be able to obtain an Ohio Racing Commission License