Laborer, Stable

Oak Grove Racing · Gaming · Hotel; Hensleytown (KY); On-site; USD 26,000 - 32,000; Full time

Job summary

Oak Grove Racing, Gaming & Hotel is seeking a Stable Laborer to maintain barn stalls, paddocks, and grounds, while supporting the Racing Office during racing season.

The position requires a High School Diploma or equivalent and the ability to obtain a Kentucky gaming/racing license; prior experience is preferred. Candidates should be able to perform physical work in varying weather and interact professionally with guests.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent; prior experience preferred.
• Able to obtain and maintain a Kentucky gaming/racing license.

Responsibilities

• Clean and maintain barn stalls.
• Grounds upkeep including general landscaping (grass cutting, weed eating).
• Provide guest service to ensure a favorable guest experience.
• Ensure safety of team members and guests; help reduce time-loss injuries.
• Report maintenance needs for structures and stalls.
• Other duties as assigned.

Skills

Professional communication

Oral & written comms

Responsibility ownership

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Job description

Oak Grove: Oak Grove Racing, Gaming & Hotel (the “Property”) is a newer facility in a high traffic area in the heart of Oak Grove, Kentucky, and across the street from a large Army post, Ft. Campbell. The Property is 10 miles from Clarksville, TN and less than 60 miles northwest of downtown Nashville, TN.

JOB SUMMARY

The Stable Laborer is responsible for cleaning and maintaining barn stalls, shed rows and grounds. Candidate will also assist in the day-to-day operation of the Racing Office and paddock during racing season. When requested, assist in the processing of stable applications and allotting stalls to horsemen.

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ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Responsible for cleaning and maintaining barn stalls.
• Responsible for Grounds upkeep including but not limited to general landscaping (grass cutting, weed eating)
• Responsible for guest service, relations to assure that our guests have a favorable experience.
• Ensure the safety and security of Team Members and guests. Facilitates, processes and programs to effectively control and reduce time loss injuries.
• Report maintenance that needs to be done to physical structures (for example, stalls, stall doors, etc.)
• Other duties as assigned.

REQUIRED SKILLS AND ABILITIES

• Maintaining a professional working relationship among all personnel.
• Oral and written communication skills.
• Willingness to assume overall responsibility relative to the performance of the department.

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE

• High School Diploma or equivalent. Prior experience is preferred.
• Able to obtain and maintain a valid Kentucky gaming/racing license

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS & WORKING CONDITIONS

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 work in a physically demanding environment both in the heat and cold and have knowledge of various maintenance equipment and tools required for job (rake, pitchfork, shovel, skid loaders, tractor etc.) stand; walk; use hands to finger reach, handle, or feel objects, tools, or controls; reach with hands and arms; climb or balance; stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl; and talk or hear. The employee may also be required to lift, push, and pull up to 75lbs. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

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