What are the responsibilities and job description for the Bath House Attendant position at Keeneland Association Inc?
The Bath House Attendant is responsible for maintaining the cleanliness, sanitation, and overall appearance of the bathhouse and surrounding areas at Keeneland Association. This role ensures a clean, safe, and welcoming environment for all jockeys, trainers, staff, and visitors using the facility.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES include the following. Other duties may be assigned.
- Clean and sanitize all bathhouse areas, including showers, toilets, sinks, locker rooms, and floors.
- Restock supplies such as soap, paper towels, and toilet paper.
- Sweep, mop, scrub, and disinfect floors and surfaces regularly.
- Empty trash receptacles and ensure waste is properly disposed of.
- Report maintenance issues (e.g., leaks, broken fixtures, or plumbing problems) promptly to the supervisor.
- Maintain cleaning equipment and ensure it is stored properly after each shift.
- Follow all safety and sanitation guidelines, including the use of personal protective equipment (PPE).
- Assist with light custodial duties in nearby areas as needed (e.g., hallways, entryways).
- Support the racetrack’s operations by preparing the bathhouse before and after events or races.
- Other duties as assigned.
QUALIFICATIONS, EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required.
- High school diploma or equivalent preferred.
- Prior janitorial or custodial experience preferred, especially in locker room or facility cleaning.
- Ability to work independently and manage time efficiently.
- Basic knowledge of cleaning supplies and equipment.
- Ability to lift up to 25–50 lbs. and perform physical tasks (bending, reaching, standing for long periods).
- Willingness to work flexible hours, including weekends and race days.
- Must have a valid driver’s license to operate a motor vehicle in the absence of Bathhouse Lead.
LANGUAGE SKILLS
Ability to read and comprehend simple instructions, short correspondence, and memos. Ability to write simple correspondence.
MATHEMATICAL SKILLS
Ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers.
REASONING ABILITY
Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out simple one- or two-step instructions. Ability to deal with standardized situations with only occasional or no variables.
CERTIFICATES, LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS
A valid driver’s license and a Kentucky Horse Racing Commission License is required upon hire.
PHYSICAL DEMANDS
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to stand; walk; and use hands to handle or feel. The employee is required to reach with hands and arms; climb or balance; stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl; and talk or hear. The employee must frequently lift and/or move up to 50 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move more than 100 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, and peripheral vision.
WORK ENVIRONMENT
The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly exposed to fumes or airborne particles. The employee is occasionally exposed to moving mechanical parts, toxic or caustic chemicals, outside weather conditions, and vibration. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.