Title: Turf Crew - Saratoga

Employee Status: Seasonal Full Time

Work From Home Option: Not Applicable

FLSA Status: Non-Exempt

Job Overview:

Position: Groundskeeper
Employer: The New York Racing Association, Inc.
Employer address: Saratoga Race Course, 267 Union Avenue, Saratoga Springs, New York, 12866 in Saratoga County
Duration: Temporary, April 1, 2025 to November 30, 2025
Hours: 40 hours per week

Essential Functions:

Replace, fill divots and holes for racetrack using seed/soil mix; install portable
lightweight plastic turf rails using post pounders (large, weighted hammers) to tap the rails into place as well as long tape measures and paint to mark the area; operate zero turn, walk-behind mowers, trimmers
and turf rollers near thoroughbred horses

Qualifications:

• 3 months of experience required
• Ability to work outside in all types of weather

Summary of Physical Requirements and Work Environment:

This is a physical role which takes place outdoors and involves working with mowers, weed whackers, etc.

Pay Range / Salary:   $19.82