Gaming, Gardening, Groundskeeping, Landscaping, Lift/Move 50 Pounds, Maintenance Services, Physical Demands, Team Player
Saratoga Summer Staff
Saratoga Springs, New York
Facilities/Maintenance
Seasonal Full Time
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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
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The New York Racing Association Inc.
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, and
www.nyragroupsales.com. You can also follow NYRA on social media platforms
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