trades work in the maintenance, repair, or renovation of 17 barns consisting of 312 stalls ... Graduation from high scho
Open Position: Department: FLSA Status: Pay Structure:
Harness Track Specialist Parks and Recreation Non-Exempt Pay Grade 13
Job Summary: Performs manual and basic to semi-skilled work in the maintenance and care of the Harness Track Facility. Employees in this class perform a mix of manual and unskilled to semi-skilled trades in maintenance and repair duties. Percentages of time spent working on facilities and grounds vary depending on seasonal, special events, and other workload priorities. Maintenance of harness track grounds includes wetting and preparing the harness track for consistence to reduce the risk of horse and rider injuries; maintaining paddock areas; and mowing, planting, weed eating and pruning, trimming, and blowing the 111 acre harness track grounds. Employees also perform unskilled to semi-skilled trades work in the maintenance, repair, or renovation of 17 barns consisting of 312 stalls, 40 grooms’ quarters, and 20 paddock areas. Employees are subject to working in inside and outside environments, in extreme cold and hot weather, and hazards in the work including exposures to loud noises, vibrations, proximity to moving mechanical parts, electrical current, working in high places, exposure to chemicals, fumes, odors, dusts, mists, gases, and oils. Work is subject to the final OSHA standards on blood borne pathogens. Work is performed under the general supervision and is reviewed through observation and discussion and for quality.
Education and Experience: Graduation from high school and some related grounds and building maintenance experience; or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
Knowledge/Skills/Abilities: Working knowledge of the principles and techniques of some of the skilled trades performed in the department. Working knowledge of the methods, tools, and equipment used in the assigned trades. Working knowledge of safety regulations, occupational hazards, and related safety precautions in the work. Skill in the use and care of assigned tools and equipment. Working knowledge of the concepts and philosophy of teamwork and ability to work effectively as part of a team. Ability to communicate effectively in oral and written forms. Ability to exercise judgment and initiative. Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with the harness track racing community, co-workers, supervisor, and other Village employees. .Certificates/Licenses/Registrations: Possession of a valid driver's license.
Application Due Date: Village applications may be obtained at www.vopnc.org or 395 Magnolia Road and submitted via (1) Mail at 395 Magnolia Road, Pinehurst; (2) Email at
[email protected]; or (3) Online at www.vopnc.org. For primary consideration, applications must be submitted to Human Resources by 5:00 p.m. on Tuesday, February 14th, 2017.
The Village of Pinehurst is an equal opportunity employer.
