What are the responsibilities and job description for the Seasonal Track and Grounds Equipment Operator position at Canterbury Park Entertainment, LLC?
Job Description
Job Description
Experience the fun of working in the entertainment industry at Canterbury Park - home to live horse racing every summer and year round action in our Card Casino, Racebook and Expo Center.
Canterbury Park offers competitive pay and an attractive benefits package for part-time team members. Our team members enjoy paid time off, floating holidays and holiday premium pay. For eligible team members, we provide a comprehensive benefits package that includes life, critical illness, accident and hospital indemnity insurance; a 401(k) retirement plan with employer matching; robust wellness programs designed to promote overall health and well-being; and much more. Additional exciting perks include free admission to live racing events, exclusive access to special event privileges, and a wide variety of discounts at local businesses and throughout Canterbury Park. These benefits are carefully designed to not only enhance your experience at work but also contribute to a vibrant and rewarding lifestyle in the community.
Starting at $19 / hour!
Job Summary :
The primary responsibility for this position is to assist in maintaining the dirt track surface, turf track surface and / or the grounds. Essential duties will depend on which area assigned to. Responsible for supporting the Companies mission, vision, and values by providing fun and games like no place else, and adheres to the Canterbury Way by focusing on our core values.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities :
- Lead by example.
- Responsible for maintaining a high degree of hospitality, as well as a positive and professional demeanor at all times.
- Creates high levels of morale, fosters teamwork, inspires collaboration, delegates effectively and coaches and mentors direct reports for growth opportunities.
- Operate tractors, water trucks, lawn mowers and other equipment to maintain / groom the track and grounds.
- Responsible for reading, observing, enforcing and understanding all safety rules for safe operation for each piece of equipment.
- Provide basic maintenance to tractors, water trucks, equipment and notify appropriate staff when maintenance is due.
- Must use sound judgement when using equipment around the horses.
- Assist with the mowing, whipping, planting of all grass areas.
- The ability to learn the dirt track grooming patterns and turf mowing techniques for the various types of races and distances.
- Operate horse ambulance and backup horse ambulance, as needed.
- Help maintain dirt & red rock throughout the facility.
- Perform other duties as assigned.
Required Qualifications :
Preferred Qualifications :
Working Conditions and Physical Requirements :
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.
Canterbury Park is an Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action Employer
Salary : $19
