GROUNDSKEEPER

About the role

We’re always looking for talent that believes in having fun. At PENN Entertainment, you’ll get to be a part of an exciting industry, where the days and nights are fast paced. You’ll work with an incredibly diverse set of coworkers driven by their enthusiasm for helping people find and have more fun. You’ll also get to work at a company that cares about your career growth and will help you get the support you need to expand your possibilities.

Responsibilities

• Responsible for maintenance of lawn and/or grass using mowers, edgers, and trimmers.
• Rakes and maintains leaves, plants, flowers, trees, or shrubs.
• Cleans up trash in parking lots/garages and exterior grounds.
• Empty and clean trash containers.
• Assist in snow removal and cleanup.
• Assists in overall maintenance of grounds using equipment such as power washers, sweeper truck, lawn mowers, weed eaters, trimmers, edgers, etc.
• Fastens attachments such as grader, harrows, floats, and rollers to tractors with hitch pins.
• Releases brakes, shifts gears, and depresses accelerator or move throttle to control forward and backward movement of tractor.
• Steers tractor by turning steering wheel and depressing brake pedals.
• Assists in maintaining the integrity of the racing surface.
• Delivers sand and clay to racetrack and barn areas.
• Must clean all equipment used.
• Must report problems with machinery or attachments to Motor Pool.
• Assists all areas of the department when needed.
• Assists with transportation of disabled horses.
• Raking material around the racing surface.

Requirements

• Must be at least 18 years of age.
• Must possess a valid driver’s license which will be subject to annual DMV background checks.
• Must have 1‑year maintenance experience.
• Ability to read and interpret documents in English, such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions and procedure manuals.
• Ability to write routine reports and correspondence.
• Employee must be able to qualify for a West Virginia State Racing Commission License.
• Must possess a valid driver’s license for the state in which you reside.
• In addition to a pre‑employment background check, this position will be subject to periodic checks of your driving record to determine continued suitability to drive company and/or patron vehicles.
• Must have OSHA certification on machinery used by Track Maintenance.

Benefits

• Day‑one medical coverage.
• 401(k) matching.
• Annual performance bonus.
• Wellness programs supporting financial, physical, and mental well‑being.
• Paid time off earned according to local policy and increases with length of employment.