General Responsibilities:
The Farm Manager shall assist the Farm Manager and staff with professional maintenance of the farm, machinery, shop and facilities, as required. This position is responsible facilitating the mission statement of the farm by managing employees on the staff, vendors and supplies along with expenses. This position reports directly to The Farm Manager.
General Requirements:
Must be very organized, experienced with management of farm upkeep, capital improvements, machinery operation, ongoing upkeep and preventive maintenance. Hours of position are 6:00 am to 4:00 pm. Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday. Saturday mornings, as required. Prioritize repairs and maintenance. Repairs and upgrades according to the needs of the Farm Manager and owner. Be proficient in computer programs, (training provided) along with Word and Excel. Understand and assist with third party agreements and contract work with vendors in conjunction with ownership. Schedule, allocate and supervise farm hands. Make recommendations with staff and manpower. Interface and inspect barns, stalls, paddocks and grounds for ongoing operations and quality control. Manage maintenance team on a day to day basis. Be a good communicator to articulate needs and priorities. MUST BE A GOOD PROBLEM SOLVER!
Specific Responsibilities for Track, Stalls and Paddocks:
Prepare and make ready stalls, as required, for trainers.
Regularly inspect stalls and barns
Maintain roofs, siding, electrical and plumbing
Manage landscaping, existing and new.
Assure all common areas are mowed.
Assure all fencing is properly maintained.
Hotwalkers – mulch, mechanics and fencing.
Specific Responsibilities for Management of Staff:
Plan, schedule and manage daily track conditioning with staff.
Seasonal care of grounds including grass, parking lots, sidewalks– winter-snow removal, spring summer, fall mowing and trimming
Mowing management once a week – spring, summer, fall
Oversight of all drives, lawns, parkways, flower beds and trees
Keep records of maintenance and management supervision of preventative maintenance – gutters, drains, painting, roofs.
Fencing replacement, repair and paint along with bids for new fencing from time to time.
Assure fencing – chain link, gates, wood are in workable, aesthetically and functionally in good condition.
Assure all horse paths are groomed daily.
Rodent and wildlife removal, as required.
Specific Responsibilities for Management of 6 Furlong, Uphill and Sand Tracks
6 Furlong:
Open track for Trainers on all days track is open
Seal Track daily after 2 pm
Seal track during rainy weather.
Harrow Track daily 4:00 am and 9:30 am
Check for holes or drainage issues – ongoing
Assure railing and poles are in good condition
Communicate with maintenance staff for required repairs.
Coordinate with grounds on mowing and snow requirements.
Close and secure track after hours
Uphill:
Furrow daily after 2:00 pm
Report and coordinate repairs with maintenance for damaged railing or fencing
Check railings and surface daily for conditions.
Indoor track:
Furrow daily
Cleaning of track area
Secure indoor entrances
Cleaning Management:
Clean main event center and offices once a week
Clean clocker stand baths and office twice a week
Clean and stock 4 bathrooms daily.
Empty site trash cans 3 times a week.
Equipment Management:
Assure all equipment is in good working order
Maintenance upkeep
Maintenance logs
Coordinate with Maintenance supervisor and ownership on repairs and upgrades
Bunkhouses:
Vacant apartment turnovers for new tenants
Procure maintenance requests with maintenance staff
Monthly review of exterior for maintenance needs
Management and coordination with trainers for new tenants
Problem resolution for tenants, when occurs
Maintenance Facilities:
Oversee organization of maintenance shop and facilities
Assist with budgeting and forecasting of maintenance equipment and supplies
Coordinate with Maintenance supervisor on supplies, parts and needs
Miscellaneous:
Organize office and Shop with equipment, parts and supplies – ongoing.
Keep keys and locks organized
Vendor sub-contractor management
Report to Manager ongoing with potential issues of trainers and staff.
Capital improvement facilitation and management