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General Maintenance / Laborer

  • Belmont Park (Elmont), New York
  • Facilities/Maintenance
  • Regular Full Time
  • Seasonal Full Time

Title: General Maintenance / Laborer

Employee Status: Regular Full Time

Work From Home Option: Not Applicable

FLSA Status: Non-Exempt

Job Overview:

Full time opportunities exist for individuals with some general labor, maintenance or landscaping experience to work in NYRA’s maintenance department at Aqueduct Racetrack or Belmont Park. Standard work hours are Monday to Friday, 8 AM to 5:30 PM.

Essential Functions:

  • Mowing and raking at NYRA grounds
  • General barn work
  • Other duties as required

Qualifications:

Must be 18 years of age or older
Must have the ability to obtain a NYS Gaming Commission license
Must have a valid Driver's License.

Summary of Physical Requirements and Work Environment:

General maintenance roles are not sedentary and involve working in outdoor conditions at either Belmont Park or Aqueduct Racetrack. Prolonged periods of standing and walking. Must be able to lift over 50 lbs.

Pay Range / Salary:  $19.00 per CBA

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About Us:

With a lineage of nearly 150 years, The New York Racing Association (NYRA) serves as the cornerstone of New York State's thoroughbred industry at three major tracks (Aqueduct Racetrack, Belmont Park, and Saratoga Race Course). The industry contributes more than $3 billion annually to its urban, suburban, and rural economy. NYRA also offers a variety of exciting career opportunities – on and off the track. From Finance to Facilities, Turf to Technology, in all departments we are stewards of our sport. Join our talented team of professionals.

NYRA is committed to equal employment opportunity and to compliance with federal, state, and local anti - discrimination laws. NYRA values diversity and complies with New York State and New York City law, which prohibits discrimination and harassment against any employee, applicant for employment, or intern based on race, age, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth or related medical conditions, gender identity / expression and transgender status), national origin or ancestry, citizenship, physical or mental disability, genetic information (including predisposing genetic characteristics), age (18-years-of-age & up), veteran status, military status, sexual orientation, marital status, familial status, caregiver status, partnership status, unemployment status, certain arrest or conviction records and domestic or sexual violence victim status. NYRA does not tolerate discrimination or harassment based on an employee’s membership in one or more of these protected categories, an employee’s known relationship or association with a member of one or more of these protected categories, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local law. 

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The New York Racing Association, Inc. (NYRA) holds the exclusive franchise to conduct thoroughbred racing at Aqueduct Racetrack, Belmont Park and Saratoga Race Course. NYRA tracks are the cornerstone of New York State’s horse racing industry, which is responsible for 19,000 jobs and more than $3 billion in annual economic impact.