Maintenance & Operations Specialist - HPEC

IMPORTANT:  

• This position requires extreme work schedule flexibility to accommodate the Horseshoe Park Equestrian Centre programs and events.  This will include weekdays, evenings, weekends, holidays, and on-call hours.  Horseshoe Park Equestrian Centre operations do not match the typical 8am to 5pm work schedule. 

• This position has been identified as a safety-sensitive position by Human Resources, per State and/or Federal Law. Upon conditional offer of employment, the candidate selected will be required to undergo testing for alcohol and controlled substances within twenty-four (24) hours of the offer.

• Preferred candidate will have heavy equipment experience, such as operating a loader, tractor, or Gannon box.

JOB SUMMARY

Positions assigned to this class are responsible for performing skilled equestrian center preventative maintenance, repair or general maintenance activities.

Examples of essential duties will include the following:
 
Operates heavy equipment such as water truck, dump truck, skid steer, graders, loaders, Gannon tractors, and large tractors equipped with grooming implements, and laser levelers;
 
Creates several types of arena set-ups specifically designed for each event; prepares footing per event specifications in park arenas; arena preparation and maintenance; panel set-up and tear-down;
 
Performs inspections, repairs, maintenance, preventative maintenance, installation, and calibration of various types of equipment and systems for the park;
 
Assists with overall grounds maintenance at HPEC requiring hands-on work in the fields of landscape maintenance, equipment operation, and general maintenance.
 
Performs other duties of a similar nature or level as assigned.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES

The following are intended to describe core work functions of this classification.  While the level and broad nature of essential duties may not change, specific work tasks will vary over time depending on the Town’s needs.

• Creates several types of arena set ups specifically designed for each event.
• Prepares footing per event specifications in park arenas.
• Performs routine and skilled level arena maintenance activities.
• Sets up and tears down arena panels.
• Provides maintenance services at events.
• Operates several types of equipment water truck, dump truck, skid steer, loaders, gannon tractors, and large tractors equipped grooming implements, and laser levelers. 
• Performs inspections, repairs, maintenance, preventive maintenance, installation, and calibration of various types of equipment and systems for the park.
• Monitors condition of equipment and performs repairs for which qualified.
• Identifies equipment needs for each assigned project; prepares material, such as dirt, millings, and rip rap. 
• Operates, maintains, and repairs a variety of hand and/or power tools, which includes paint guns, rollers, concrete saws, paint stripers, water pumps, blowers, weed eaters, chain saws, jack hammers, and/or a variety of other light equipment.
• Operates heavy construction equipment which will vary depending on assigned area.  Equipment may include but is not limited to backhoes, graders, front-end loaders, forklifts, street sweepers, large trucks, sewer combination cleaners, arena grooming equipment, skid steer, dump truck, water truck, vacuum truck and gang mowers for a variety of construction and maintenance operations involving streets, wastewater systems, and park maintenance. 
• Maintains and controls inventory including tracking inventory used per work orders and new parts and materials received. 
• Maintains written work records, including complaint resolution, maintenance and repair logs, flow records, and daily work logs. 
• Performs recordkeeping and shop maintenance. 
• Follows safety procedures, utilizes safety equipment, and monitors work environment; reports any concerns in a timely manner. 
• Performs related work as assigned.

Education and Experience:  

High School Diploma or GED supplemented by vocational/technical training in heavy equipment operations and vehicle operations and 3 years of related experience; or an equivalent combination of directly related education and experience.

LICENSING/CERTIFICATION REQUIREMENTS 

• Driver's License;
• Commercial Driver's License with Class A Tanker Endorsement (within 6 months);
• Maintain all certifications/licenses required at job entry.

Special Requirements:

KNOWLEDGE

• Methods, materials, procedures, and standard practices of equestrian facility maintenance;
• Methods, materials, procedures and standard practices of equestrian facility repair;
• Heavy equipment and tool operation and maintenance practices;
• Traffic laws and rules involved in vehicle and equipment operation;
• Customer service principles;
• Occupational hazards and safe work practices;
• Standard office equipment including the computer and programs relevant to the performance of applicable duties and responsibilities.

SKILLS

• Understanding equestrian industry and events;
• Providing customer service to the event industry;
• Operating and servicing equestrian maintenance equipment; 
• Performing heavy manual labor; 
• Identifying occupational hazards; 
• Understanding and interpreting schedules;
• Solving problems and making sound decisions;
• Using computers and related software applications;
• Operating equestrian facility maintenance hand and power tools, heavy equipment, and cleaning equipment;
• Operating a motor vehicle;
• Adhering to safe work practices;
• Estimating time and material requirements for assigned projects and activities;
• Performing skilled equestrian facility maintenance activities;
• Communication and interpersonal skills as applied to interaction with coworkers, supervisor, the general public, and other interested parties sufficient to exchange or convey information and to receive work direction.

OVERALL PHYSICAL STRENGTH DEMANDS:

PHYSICAL DEMANDS:

Note: This is intended as a description of the way the job is currently performed. It does not address the potential for accommodation.

ENVIRONMENTAL FACTORS:

NON-PHYSICAL DEMANDS:

PRIMARY WORK LOCATION:

Salary : $26 - $37