What are the responsibilities and job description for the Maintenance - Track position at JACK Main?
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