Maintenance Technician

Oak Grove Racing, Gaming & Hotel; Oak Grove (KY); On-site; USD 42,000 - 62,000; Full time

Job summary

Oak Grove Racing, Gaming & Hotel is seeking a Maintenance Technician to keep machines, equipment, and facilities in good repair across the property in Oak Grove, KY. The role requires performing diverse maintenance tasks and collaborating with Facilities management to ensure reliable operations.

The candidate should be capable of troubleshooting electrical, plumbing, carpentry, and general building systems, with flexibility to work weekends, holidays, and nights as needed.

Qualifications

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to read technical manuals and drawings.
• Maintains interpersonal working relationships among all personnel.
• Willingness to take responsibility for performance.
• Must be detail-oriented with a professional attitude and strong organizational skills.
• Available to work on weekends, holidays, and nights if needed.

Responsibilities

• Troubleshoot equipment malfunctions with Facilities management.
• Coordinate maintenance visits with outside vendors and obtain pricing.
• Inspect, diagnose, and repair machinery and equipment.
• Dismantle and reassemble defective machines and components.
• Maintain inventory, supplies, and proper storage of equipment.

Skills

Verbal communication

Written communication

Interpersonal relations

Attention to detail

Time management

Availability for a flexible schedule

Job description

Pay Range

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.

Title: Maintenance Technician

Requisition ID#: 4594

Location:

Oak Grove, KY, US, 42262

Property: Oak Grove Racing

• Gaming
• Hotel

Job Summary

The Maintenance Technician performs work involving two or more maintenance skills to keep machines, mechanical equipment, grounds, or the structure of the facility in good repair. #OakGrove

Essential Duties And Responsibilities

• Works with Facilities management to troubleshoot equipment malfunctions. With management approval and involvement, this includes contacting vendors, scheduling maintenance visits, and asking for pricing information. All scheduled work and any associated costs involving outside vendors is reviewed and approved by Facilities management.
• Works with Facilities management to develop special projects, including proposing new equipment and working with suppliers on specifications and pricing. All proposals are reviewed and approved by Facilities Management.
• Inspects, tests, and troubleshoots machinery and equipment to diagnose machine malfunctions.
• Dismantles and reassembles defective machines and equipment.
• Ensures all maintenance inventory, supplies, and equipment are maintained and properly stored.
• Installs new or repaired parts.
• Status of maintenance work tickets, including time and costs, should be documented utilizing the computerized maintenance management program.
• Cleans and lubricates shafts, bearings, gears, and other parts of machinery.
• Installs and/or repairs wiring and electrical and electronic components.
• Installs appliances, machinery, and equipment.
• Assembles, installs, and/or repairs plumbing.
• Paints and repairs woodwork and plaster.
• Fabricates and repairs counters, benches, partitions, and other wooden structures, such as sheds and outbuildings.
• Performs general maintenance tasks for the property, such as drywall repair, plastering, carpentry, flooring repair, painting, replacing lightbulbs, changing filters, repairing broken locks, etc.
• Keeps tools and supplies clean and organized
• Conducts routine maintenance on equipment and building systems
• Effectively reports to Facilities Management and corrects unsafe work practices or unsafe property conditions.
• Assists with moving equipment and furniture when requested.
• Other duties as assigned.

Required Skills And Abilities

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to read technical manuals and drawings
• Maintains interpersonal working relationships among all personnel.
• Willingness to assume overall responsibility relative to the performance of the position.
• Must be detail-oriented, have a professional attitude, strong organizational and time management skills, and be customer-focused.
• Available to work when needed, including weekends, holidays, and nights.

Education And Experience

• The successful candidate will have experience in two or more of the following skills: insulation, welding, machine and equipment repair, carpentry, and electrical work. Experience may also include planning and laying out work relating to repairs; repairing electrical and/or mechanical equipment; installing, aligning, and balancing new equipment; and repairing buildings, floors, or stairs.
• Must have a Valid Driver’s License.
• 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 sit or 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. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate to loud. The employee is expected to circulate throughout all gaming areas, including the smoking area, actively observing players and the functioning of machines.

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

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Churchill Downs Incorporated is an inclusive and fun place to work. We celebrate unique approaches and points of view. We believe diversity is a mindset that drives excellence. We’re always learning, evolving and growing. We innovate through mutual respect of ideas and collaboration. This allows us to build a common language that inspires our team members and propels us toward the achievement of our vision.

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