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Blacksmith - Part Time - Race Nights at Northfield Park Racino
Northfield, Illinois, United States -
Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

25 Aug, 26

Salary

16.0

Posted On

27 May, 26

Experience

0 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

No

Skills

Farriery Techniques, Hoof Care, Equine Health Assessment, Racing Shoe Selection, Customer Service, Interpersonal Communication, Microsoft Outlook, Microsoft Word, Microsoft Excel, Microsoft PowerPoint

Industry

Hospitality

Description
Description The Blacksmith plays a vital role in maintaining proper care and maintenance of horse's hooves. By assessing hoof condition, performing corrective and preventative shoeing, and responding promptly to any hoof-related issues. Schedule In this role, you will work on race nights from 5:00pm-midnight Principal Duties & Responsibilities Ensure the overall health and well-being of the hooves through regular inspection. Respond promptly to urgent situations, such as replacing a lost shoe during warm-ups, scoring down, or pre-race preparations. Accurately measure and select appropriate racing shoes tailored to each horse’s needs and racing conditions. Apply and adjust horseshoes using proper farriery techniques to enhance performance and prevent injury. Educate and advise trainers and stable staff on best practices for hoof care, maintenance schedules, and early signs of hoof-related issues. Maintain detailed records of hoof care treatments, shoeing schedules, and any observed abnormalities. Stay current with industry standards, materials, and techniques related to equine hoof care and racing performance. Requirements Performs other job-related duties as requested Proof of eligibility to work in the United States Education High School Diploma or GED Preferred Work Experience 6+ Months of Prior Relevant Experience Preferred Additional Requirements Must be able to obtain an Ohio State Racing Commission License. Required Knowledge, Skills and Abilities Ability to effectively communicate in English, in both written and verbal forms Basic knowledge or Proficiency of computer software to include Outlook, MS Word, Excel, and PowerPoint as well as office equipment, i.e. telephone, copier, fax machine Excellent customer service skills and interpersonal skills to effectively communicate with all business contacts Ability to prioritize and manage multi-functional tasks
Responsibilities
The Blacksmith is responsible for the care and maintenance of horses' hooves, including corrective and preventative shoeing. They must respond to urgent hoof issues during race nights to ensure equine performance and safety.