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Housekeeper, Heavy Duty

Ellis Park Racing & Gaming
Henderson, KY Full Time
POSTED ON 4/24/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 5/29/2026
Title: Housekeeper, Heavy Duty

Requisition ID#: 3632

Location:

Henderson, KY, US, 42420

Property: Ellis Park Racing & Gaming

Pay Range

Ellis Park offers live thoroughbred horse racing during the summer season, with simulcast wagering 365 days a year, 300 HHR machines, exciting promotions, convenient sports betting, The Pea Patch Deli, Dade Park Grill and more.

Job Summary

A Heavy Duty Cleaner maintains a clean environment for Ellis Park and related facilities. Reports to Custodial Supervisor.

Essential Duties And Responsibilities

  • Under supervision perform heavy duty custodial duties such as, but not limited to: High dusting; vacuuming; scrubbing; mopping; disposing of trash; power washing restrooms; stripping, waxing and buff floors; cleaning windows, mirrors, walls, doors, carpet, upholstery; and cleaning other furnishings.
  • Comply with custodial department standard operating procedures.
  • Responsible for preventative maintenance of custodial equipment, and cleaning of equipment.
  • Be a team player (e.g., work toward team goals and foster a collaborative and positive work environment; put the team first; assist coworkers; treat all coworkers with kindness, courtesy and respect; never engage in negativity; maintain openness to coaching, learning and improving; receptive to change and willingness to embrace challenges with team-spirit).
  • Build relationships and loyalty with guests through sincere and meaningful interactions (e.g., learn guests’ names and preferences; connect with them individually and professionally; smile; make eye contact and verbally greet guests.
  • Develop a thorough knowledge of services, room locations, amenities, surroundings, providing accurate directions, and information for guest inquiries about promotions and special events.
  • At all times maintain a courteous, positive and professional working relationship with Ellis Park personnel and the general public (e.g., coworkers, clients and vendors).
  • Work under pressure; maintain regular and punctual attendance including working odd and unusual hours, weekends and holidays.
  • Maintain all heavy floor equipment and supplies applicable to floor cleaning requirements.
  • Report equipment repair requirements to the custodial supervisor.
  • Perform additional duties and responsibilities as necessary or assigned. Duties may not be exclusively floor/carpet maintenance in nature.

Required Skills And Abilities

  • Use of wand extractor, buffer, chariot extractor, chariot vacuum, burnisher, vacuum back pack, and high lift/scissor lift (manual and electric).

Education And Experience

  • High School diploma or GED preferred.
  • Relevant work experience preferred.
  • Knowledge and understanding of Safety Data Sheets (SDS)

Physical Requirements & Working Conditions

  • Requires balancing/climbing, bending over, crawling, crouching/stooping, hearing, kneeling, reaching overhead, sitting, standing, talking, turning/twisting walking and repetitive use of hands 51-100% of the time.
  • Requires pushing/pulling, carrying, lifting, sliding/transferring 1-25 lbs. 51 to 100% of the time.
  • Requires pushing/pulling, carrying, lifting, sliding/transferring 25-50 lbs. 25 to 50% of the time.
  • Solve problems, organize, plan, make decisions, interpret data and read 51% to 100% of the time.
  • Write 1-24% of the time
  • The job is performed indoors and outdoors with exposure to loud noises and fumes

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

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Churchill Downs Incorporated is an inclusive and fun place to work. We celebrate unique approaches and points of view. We believe diversity is a mindset that drives excellence. We’re always learning, evolving and growing. We innovate through mutual respect of ideas and collaboration. This allows us to build a common language that inspires our team members and propels us toward the achievement of our vision.

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