Mechanic, Trades ​/ Skilled Labor

Ellis Park offers live thoroughbred horse racing during the summer season, with simulcast wagering 365 days a year, 300 HHR machines, exciting promotions, convenient sports betting, The Pea Patch Deli, Dade Park Grill and more.

The General Mechanic is responsible for providing general and preventive maintenance on property related to, but not limited to, Ellis Park Racing Operations, as outlined below, in accordance with Ellis Park Racing & Gaming (the “Company”) policies and procedures.

The General Mechanic is accountable for carrying out general maintenance and repairs on, but not limited to, property vehicles and track equipment, such as tractors, harrows, grader, etc. This position will be responsible for conducting preventive maintenance services, such as oil changes or minor repairs to various property equipment. This position will report directly to the Track Superintendent.

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 all levels of preventive maintenance services; troubleshooting, diagnosing, repairing, and servicing property vehicles and equipment.
• Inspection and perform preventative services (fluids, lubricants, safety items, batteries, brakes, steering components, generators, starters, water and fuel pumps, etc.)
• Perform engine and fuel system diagnostics and repairs, replacing items as necessary.
• Perform routine maintenance such as changing oil, checking batteries, lubricating equipment and machinery, adjusting and replacing brakes, tightening bolts and screws, and reassembling equipment.
• Perform hydraulic and electrical system troubleshooting and repair.
• Prepare proper documentation of repair work and time management.
• Identify root causes of complex mechanical issues and repair accordingly.
• Test and inspect repaired vehicles and equipment to ensure proper functionality.
• Identifying and determining parts required for repair and maintenance.
• Maintaining work area appearance and safety.
• Inspecting, testing, and listening to defective equipment to diagnose malfunctions, using test instruments such as handheld computers, motor analyzers, pressure gauges, and multimeters.
• Perform inventory checks of shop-related material such as nuts/bolts, equipment fluids, hydraulic
• oil, DEF fluid, WD-40, and gas for torches and welders.

• Knowledge of principles and processes for providing customer service.
• Ability to read, analyze, and interpret common documentation.
• Ability to write and present information to management in a reasonable manner.
• Ability to define problems, collect data, establish facts, and draw valid conclusions.
• Ability to interpret a wide variety of instructions and deal with several variables.
• Excellent math and communication skills.

• Experience in farm tractors, graders, diesel engines, and heavy equipment is strongly preferred.
• Welding experience preferred.
• Use of hand tools such as screwdrivers, pliers, wrenches, pressure gauges, and precision instruments as well as power tools such as pneumatic wrenches, welding equipment, jacks, and hoists.
• Able to obtain and maintain a valid Kentucky gaming/racing license

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 essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to sit or stand; walk; use hands to finger reach, handle, or feel objects, tools, or controls;

reach with hands and arms; climb or balance; stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl; and talk or hear. The employee may also be required to lift, push, and pull up to 50lbs. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate to loud. The employee is subjected to circulate throughout the assigned areas, including the smoking area, actively observing players and the functioning of machines.

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