What are the responsibilities and job description for the Seasonal Barn Area Worker - Part Time (Seasonal) position at Oaklawn Racing Casino Resort?
Thank you for your interest in becoming part of the Oaklawn Team. We have an extraordinary legacy. We are a family with strong core values, providing a new level of excitement for our guests and Team Members as we aspire to be Arkansas' Employer of Choice.
We are currently seeking a talented individual to become a Barn Area Laborer. An individual could be successful if they possess the following.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
- Assists with mowing and weed eating all backside grounds including the barn areas.
- Operates sprayer to eliminate weeds to keep the barn/backside area in top shape.
- Responsible for removing garbage from the backside grounds.
- Performs stall mucking and raking to make sure stalls are in impeccable shape.
- Responsible for reading, observing, enforcing and understanding all safety rules for safe operation for each piece of equipment.
- Maintain tractors, water trucks, and equipment.
- Must use sound judgement when using equipment around the horses.
- Performs preventative maintenance such as changing oil, replacing belts, etc. Performs minor corrective maintenance on equipment, such as trucks, tractors, barn equipment, etc. to repair equipment.
- Uses various hand tools.
- Maintain the professional appearance of the barn area and ensures the adherence of the preventative maintenance program.
- Ensure timely response to all reports of safety hazards and proper communication.
- Uphold standards and practices that support the comprehensive safety and integrity of horseracing.
- Perform all of the duties and responsibilities in a professional, friendly, courteous and helpful manner, maintaining extreme confidentiality with all information.
- Enthusiastically supports, actively promotes, and demonstrates superior customer service in accordance with department and company standards and programs.
- Maintains strict confidentiality in all departmental and company matters.
- Other duties as assigned.
QUALIFICATION REQUIREMENTS
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. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Must be at least 21 years of age.
- High school diploma or GED required.
- One (1) year barn area maintenance experience or similar preferred.
- Experience with industry equipment (i.e. tractor, truck, grader, front end loader etc.)
- Experience with OSHA standards of safety.
- Must be able to perform the physical job duties of all Facilities team members.
- Must have the ability to interact with guests, staff and colleagues and resolve problems and conflicts in a diplomatic and tactful manner.
SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES
This job does not have supervisory responsibilities.
LANGUAGE SKILLS
Ability to read and interpret documents in English, such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions and procedure manuals. Ability to read and communicate verbally in English. Written communication skills in in English may also be required.
CERTIFICATES, LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS
Employee must be able to qualify for licenses and permits required by federal, state and local regulations.
OAKLAWN IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER
It is Oaklawn's intent to provide a drug-free, healthy, safe and secure environment for our Team Members. All applicants must complete a pre-employment drug screen and background check.