Groundsperson
Core
Maintain racing surfaces, training facilities, grounds, and associated amenities at a thoroughbred racing venue.
Role type
Groundsperson (Racing Operations)
Builds
Racing tracks, turf, synthetic surfaces, and event grounds
Domain
Sports & Entertainment / Thoroughbred Racing
Deliverable
physical/clinical work
Required skills
Turf machinery operation, chemical application (fertilizers, fungicides, herbicides, insecticides), grounds maintenance, surface maintenance, tree planting and trimming, grass sowing and cutting
Preferred skills
Racing industry knowledge, independent work capability
Responsibilities
Routine maintenance of grounds, racetracks, turf, synthetic, and artificial surfaces; Move running rails and attend to raceday requirements; Operate and maintain turf machinery; Apply fertilizers, fungicides, herbicides, and insecticides; Support gardening team with planting, trimming, sowing, cutting, and watering; Remove cuttings, rake leaves, clean litter bins, gutters, drains, and culverts