Detention Barn Technician

Working Title:
Detention Barn Technician

Job Class:
Agricultural Technician

Agency:
Racing Commission

• Job :92254
• Location
  :
  Columbus, MN
• Full/Part Time
  :
  Part-Time
• Regular/Temporary
  :
  Temporary
• Who May Apply
  :
  Open to all qualified job seekers
• Date Posted
  : 02/28/2026
• Closing Date
  : 09/18/2026
• Hiring Agency/Seniority Unit
  :
  Minnesota Racing Commission (MRC)
• Work Shift/Work Hours
  :
  Rotating Shift
• Days of Work
  :
  Varies
• Travel Required
  :
  No
• Salary Range: $20.51 - $23.61/ hourly
• Classified Status
  :
  Classified
• Bargaining Unit/Union
  : 203 - Service/AFSCME

At the State of Minnesota, employees play a critical role in developing policies, providing essential services, and working to improve the well‑being and quality of life for all Minnesotans. The State of Minnesota is committed to equity and inclusion, and invests in employees by providing benefits, support resources, and training and development opportunities.

THIS IS A 4.5-MONTH SEASONAL SUMMER POSITION THAT REQUIRES WORKING ON SUNDAYS AND HOLIDAYS.
The 2026 racing season is May 17, 2026, to September 19, 2026. Training for this position will begin Saturday, May 2, 2026. Running Aces will conduct live racing on Sunday, Tuesday, and Thursday evenings. There will be no live racing on Friday, July 4, 2025. There are 55 days of live racing scheduled. First post is at 6 pm, Sundays and Thursdays, 7 pm, Tuesdays.

Work hours are variable and flexible—typically between 4 pm and 11 pm.

Duties include but are not limited to:

• Monitor and enforce rules related to the detention and handling of horses after races at Running Aces
• Verify and tag horses.
• Escort horses and handlers to assigned stalls in the detention barn.
• Assist in obtaining appropriate urine and blood samples.
• Ensure proper handling of samples to maintain a strict chain of custody.
• Replace supplies in stalls.
• Remain alert for safety and security hazards and report any violations of safety and security regulations.
• Assist the Detention Barn Coordinator, Detention Barn Veterinarian and/or Chief Commission Veterinarian with other duties as requested.

• Knowledge and experience working with horses.
• Must be able to handle a horse in an emergency situation and summon immediate veterinary attention as required.
• Written and oral communication skills sufficient to understand and follow procedures to identify horses and samples, complete forms, respond to inquiries, and report to coordinators or veterinarians as appropriate.

• In pursuit of a degree in areas of veterinary medicine or animal sciences.
• Previous work experience with the Minnesota Racing Commission or within the racing and/or gaming industry.

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.

• Involves maintaining a stationary position.
• Involves frequent moving and positioning of self to accomplish work tasks.
• Involves moving through uneven terrain.
• Requires working outdoors in all weather conditions.
• Must be able to transport up to 40 lbs.

Successful applicants must pass background and employment reference checks required for all employees of the Minnesota Racing Commission. Criminal history does not automatically disqualify an applicant, and each case will be reviewed individually in alignment with fair hiring practices.

The Minnesota Racing Commission operates in the public interest to ensure the integrity of horse racing and card playing, to oversee the proper distribution of funds back into the industry, and to provide for the safety and welfare of the human and equine participants. The Racing Commission works to promote the horse racing and breeding industry in Minnesota in order to provide economic stimulus, offer residents and visitors an exciting entertainment option, and support agriculture and rural agribusiness.

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