Facilities Manager: Operations, Safety & Upkeep

Owensboro Racing & Gaming; Owensboro (KY); On-site; USD 70,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Churchill Downs Incorporated in Owensboro, KY, seeks a hands-on Facilities Manager to lead operations for the racing & gaming property. You will oversee maintenance, HVAC, lighting, and safety programs to keep the facility safe, efficient, and guest-ready.

The role requires a Bachelor’s degree or 7+ years in facilities management, strong leadership, and expertise in life-safety systems with a track record of regulatory compliance. Flexibility for nights, weekends, and holidays is expected.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or at least 7 years of progressive facilities-management experience.
• Robust technical know-how across mechanical, electrical, plumbing, HVAC, safety, architectural, and energy management disciplines.
• Valid Driver’s License; ability to obtain Kentucky gaming/racing license.

Responsibilities

• Drive strategic planning for facility upgrades, asset protection, and energy efficiency.
• Schedule, assign, and inspect maintenance work across carpentry, plumbing, electrical, HVAC, and environmental services.
• Perform or delegate routine property inspections; approve repairs, installations, and remodels.
• Champion OSHA and Company safety standards; lead accident‑prevention initiatives.
• Maintain detailed records (work orders, warranties, permits, licenses, contracts).
• Partner with every department to keep facility needs identified, prioritized, and solved fast.
• Build and manage the annual facilities budget; forecast long‑range capital projects.
• Own the preventive‑maintenance master plan and keep downtime to a minimum.
• Coordinate physical‑plant support for special events, promotions, and emergencies.

Skills

Facilities operations

Team leadership

Budget management

Regulatory compliance

Life safety systems

Education

Bachelor’s degree or 7+ years experience

Tools

CMMS

Microsoft Office

Job description

Churchill Downs Incorporated in Owensboro, KY, seeks a hands-on Facilities Manager to lead operations for the racing & gaming property. You will oversee maintenance, HVAC, lighting, and safety programs to keep the facility safe, efficient, and guest-ready.

The role requires a Bachelor’s degree or 7+ years in facilities management, strong leadership, and expertise in life-safety systems with a track record of regulatory compliance. Flexibility for nights, weekends, and holidays is expected.