Maintenance Technician

Churchill Downs; Owensboro (KY); Hybrid; USD 36,000 - 48,000; Full time

Job summary

Churchill Downs Incorporated is seeking a Maintenance Technician to uphold a safe, functional, and visually appealing gaming environment. You will perform routine electrical, plumbing, HVAC, and carpentry tasks, inspect and repair equipment, and maintain records of maintenance activities.

The role requires availability for weekends, holidays, and night shifts, with a focus on safety and regulatory compliance.

Qualifications

• Available to work when needed, including weekends, holidays, and nights.
• Familiarity with basic electrical, plumbing, and mechanical repairs.
• Able to obtain and maintain a valid Kentucky gaming license.

Responsibilities

• Perform routine maintenance tasks, including minor electrical, plumbing, HVAC, and carpentry repairs.
• Inspect, troubleshoot, and repair equipment, systems, and structures within the facility.
• Conduct preventative maintenance to reduce equipment breakdowns and extend asset life.
• Respond promptly to maintenance requests from other departments.
• Ensure maintenance tasks comply with safety and regulatory standards.
• Maintain accurate records of repairs and maintenance activities.
• Inspect the facility regularly to identify safety or maintenance issues.
• Assist with facility projects, including installations, renovations, and improvements.
• Coordinate with vendors for repairs and parts replacement when necessary.
• Respond to emergency maintenance issues as required.
• Support special events by setting up and breaking down equipment.

Skills

Availability to work weekends/holidays

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

JOB SUMMARY

The Maintenance Technician is responsible for the upkeep and repair of the gaming facility to ensure a safe, functional, and visually appealing environment for guests and team members. This role includes maintaining equipment, performing routine inspections, responding to repair requests, and ensuring all maintenance tasks are completed in compliance with safety and operational standards.

Headquartered in Louisville, Kentucky, Churchill Downs Incorporated has expanded through the development of live and historical racing entertainment venues, the growth of the TwinSpires horse racing online wagering business and the operation and development of regional casino gaming properties. 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.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those a Team Member encounters while performing the essential functions of this job with or without reasonable accommodations. This list of duties and responsibilities is not intended to be all-inclusive, but a general illustration. It may be expanded to include other duties and responsibilities deemed necessary.

• Perform routine maintenance tasks, including minor electrical, plumbing, HVAC, and carpentry repairs.
• Inspect, troubleshoot, and repair equipment, systems, and structures within the facility.
• Conduct preventative maintenance to reduce equipment breakdowns and extend the life of assets.
• Respond promptly to maintenance requests from other departments.
• Ensure all maintenance tasks are completed in compliance with company, safety, and regulatory standards.
• Maintain accurate records of repairs and maintenance activities.
• Inspect the facility regularly to identify potential safety or maintenance issues.
• Assist with facility projects, including installations, renovations, and improvements.
• Ensure tools, equipment, and work areas are maintained and kept in a safe, organized condition.
• Coordinate with vendors for repairs and parts replacement when necessary.
• Respond to emergency maintenance issues as required.
• Support special events by setting up and breaking down equipment as needed.
• Assist with snow and ice removal or other exterior maintenance duties as required.
• Other duties as assigned.

REQUIRED SKILLS AND ABILITIES

Available to work when needed, including weekends, holidays, and nights.

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE

• High school diploma or equivalent preferred.
• Minimum of two (2) years of maintenance experience preferred, ideally in a gaming or hospitality environment.
• Familiarity with basic electrical, plumbing, and mechanical repairs.
• Able to obtain and maintain a valid Kentucky gaming license.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS & WORKING CONDITIONS

The employee is regularly required to stand, speak, hear, use hands, and reach with hands and arms. The employee may occasionally be required to sit. Specific vision abilities include close and distance vision, color and depth perception, and peripheral vision. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to fifty (50) pounds. The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those encountered by an associate while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions.

When working in the office, the noise level is moderately quiet. When on the gaming floor, the noise level may be loud, and the employee will possibly be exposed to cigarette smoke on the gaming floor.

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an associate to perform the essential functions of this job successfully. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions.

CHURCHILL DOWNS INCORPORATED

Churchill Downs Incorporated ("CDI") (Nasdaq: CHDN) has been creating extraordinary entertainment experiences for over 150 years, beginning with the company’s most iconic and enduring asset, the Kentucky Derby. Headquartered in Louisville, Kentucky, CDI has expanded through the acquisition, development, and operation of live and historical racing entertainment venues, the growth of online wagering businesses, and the acquisition, development, and operation of regional casino gaming properties.

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

Work With Us

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.