Saratoga Summer Staff

New York Racing Association

Saratoga Springs, New York

JOB DETAILS
SKILLS
Gaming, Gardening, Groundskeeping, Landscaping, Lift/Move 50 Pounds, Team Player
LOCATION
Saratoga Springs, New York
POSTED
30+ days ago

Title:Saratoga Summer Staff

Employee Status: Seasonal Full Time

Work From Home Option: Not Applicable

FLSA Status: Non-Exempt

Job Overview:

The Saratoga General Maintenance position involves performing various outdoor tasks essential to maintaining a clean, safe, functional barn area and venue. Responsibilities include landscaping duties, barn and stable grounds maintenance, and the set-up and strike of race day events. The ideal candidate should be a team player, able to lift up to 50 pounds, and comfortable with all weather, hands-on tasks, requiring physical effort.

Essential Functions:

  • Job duties include, but are not limited to:
  • Raking leaves and debris
  • Mowing lawns and grass areas
  • Event set-up and tear-down
  • Barn area and stable grounds maintenance
  • String trimming and edging
  • Garbage and waste removal
  • Flower planting and garden care

Qualifications:

  • Must be 16 years of age or older with valid working papers
  • Ability to become licensed by the NY State Gaming Commission
  • Ability to work outdoors in all types of weather
  • Enthusiastic with the ability to work in a diverse and fast paced environment
  • Team Player

Summary of Physical Requirements and Work Environment:

This is a physical role and requires the employee to walk, climb, stand, stoop, carry materials, kneel and bend at the waist. The ability to lift over 50 lbs may be required.

Pay Range / Salary: $18.50/hour

About the Company

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New York Racing Association

Founded in 1955, and franchised to run thoroughbred racing at New York’s three major tracks through 2033, NYRA boasts a lineage that actually stretches back almost 150 years. NYRA tracks are the cornerstone of the state’s thoroughbred business which contributes more than $2 billion annually to New York State’s urban, suburban and rural economy. In 2009, more than 1.6 million people attended the live races at NYRA tracks. Factoring nationwide off-track wagering, the average daily betting handle on NYRA races alone totals more than $9.3 million every race day. NYRA has a vast network of websites, including www.nyra.com,www.belmontstakes.com, andwww.nyragroupsales.com. You can also follow NYRA on social media platforms ,Flickr, and Tumblr,Twitter

COMPANY SIZE
1,000 to 1,499 employees
INDUSTRY
Arts, Entertainment and Recreation
FOUNDED
1955
WEBSITE
http://www.nyra.com/