What are the responsibilities and job description for the Track Maintenance Technology Specialist position at Keeneland Association Inc?
Maintains track surface documentation on Dirt, Turf and Synthetic tracks. Performs various testing and measurements on all surfaces. Responsible for maintaining budgets, purchase orders, equipment inventory and equipment maintenance records. This position may at times work weekends.
ESSENTIAL DUTES AND RESPONSIBILITIES include the following. Other duties may be assigned.
- Monitors and documents composition level and depth of surface and cushion of the main track and the training track, using Global Positioning Systems, manual equipment and outside vendors as necessary
- Documents all maintenance on a daily basis for main, turf and training tracks and provides reports to management.
- Maintains documentation of any changes to equipment and preventative maintenance performed on all equipment.
- Performs clerical duties such as maintaining inventory records and filing.
- Performs preventative maintenance such as changing oil, replacing belts, etc. Performs minor corrective maintenance on equipment, such as trucks, tractors, track equipment, etc. to repair equipment.
- Order all supplies and materials for the racetracks.
- Prepares department budget and monitors expenditure of funds in budget.
- Creates schedules and manages payroll.
QUALIFICATIONS
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE
Four year degree or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
CERTIFICATES, LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS
Driver’s license and a Kentucky Horse Racing Commission License.
PHYSICAL DEMANDS
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. The employee is occasionally required to walk; use hands to finger, handle or feel; and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl. The employee must regularly lift and/or move 10 pounds, frequently lift and/or move up to 25 pounds, and occasionally lift and/or move up to 100 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus.
WORK ENVIRONMENT
The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing 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 regularly exposed to moving mechanical parts, fumes, or airborne particles, outside weather conditions, and vibration. The employee is occasionally exposed to wet and/or humid conditions; high, precarious places; toxic or caustic chemicals; extreme heat; and risk of electrical shock. The noise level in the work environment is usually loud.
