TRACK MAINTENANCE WORKER - PART TIME / SEASONAL

About the role

At PENN Entertainment, the Track Maintenance Worker assists with the daily maintenance, preparation, and upkeep of the racing surface and surrounding track areas at Sam Houston Race Park. The position ensures the track is safe, properly maintained, and ready for training and live racing. The role requires dependability, safety‑consciousness, the ability to work outdoors in varying weather, and the capacity to perform physically demanding tasks as part of a team.

Responsibilities

• Assist with daily preparation and maintenance of the racetrack and racing surface.
• Perform routine track maintenance, including dragging, watering, grading, leveling, and other assigned duties.
• Operate and assist with the operation of track maintenance equipment and vehicles as trained and authorized.
• Maintain the rail, track edges, pathways, and surrounding areas.
• Help prepare the track for morning training and live racing.
• Monitor the condition of the racing surface and report concerns or irregularities to the Track Superintendent or Supervisor.
• Move, set up, and maintain track equipment and materials.
• Perform general groundskeeping and maintenance duties around the racing and stable areas as assigned.
• Maintain clean, organized, and safe work areas.
• Follow all safety procedures and use required personal protective equipment (PPE).
• Assist with emergency or weather‑related track preparation and cleanup as needed.
• Work collaboratively with Track Maintenance and Racing Operations teams.
• Perform other duties as assigned by management.

Qualifications

• Previous experience in racetrack, groundskeeping, landscaping, agriculture, construction, or general maintenance is preferred but not required.
• Must be at least 18 years of age.
• Ability to work outdoors for extended periods in hot, cold, wet, and changing weather conditions.
• Ability to perform physical labor, including standing, walking, bending, lifting, pushing, pulling, and climbing as needed.
• Ability to lift and carry up to 50 pounds.
• Reliable transportation and dependable attendance.
• Ability to follow written and verbal instructions.
• Ability to work independently as well as part of a team.
• Willingness to work flexible hours, including early mornings, evenings, weekends, holidays, and live racing days.
• Previous experience operating tractors, utility vehicles, drags, or other maintenance equipment is a plus.

Physical Requirements

• Work outdoors for extended periods.
• Walk and stand for prolonged periods.
• Frequent bending, stooping, kneeling, reaching, pushing, pulling, and lifting.
• Operate or learn to operate maintenance equipment safely.
• Work around horses, vehicles, machinery, and other racetrack operations.

Benefits

• Competitive Total Rewards package, including wellness programs that support financial, physical, and mental well‑being.
• Day‑one medical coverage.
• 401(k) matching.
• Annual performance bonus (may vary by position).
• Paid time off earned according to local policy and increasing with length of employment.

Pay

Starting salary: $14.00 per hour.