Manager, Tracks

The Job

• Sha Tin Turf Track Daily Maintenance:
  • Responsible for the daily operation and work allocation to a team of 33 staff members.
  • Maintain and monitor the quality of track maintenance works for over 8.75 hectares of turf surfaces.
  • Prescribe the use of fertilizers and agrochemicals.
  • Supervise contractors for outsourced contracts namely divot and plugs turf repair after race meeting.
  • To have hands-on machinery operation skills on Turf and Dirt track maintenance.
  • To monitor the quality and maintenance standard for turf tracks and fringe areas.
  • To conduct racetrack assessment.
• Race day Track Operations:
  • Running Sha Tin Turf Track and supervise Turf Tracks team during the Sha Tin race meeting.
  • Supervise over 50 casual labours during the Sha Tin race meeting.
  • Communicate with Starters and Starting gate positioning during race meetings.
• Support Track work Operations:
  • Assist the running of race meeting on Happy Valley track when necessary.
  • Gates and cones positioning and repair for Sha Tin turf trials.
  • Supervise Sha Tin tracks team and contractors for repairing works after race meetings & turf trials.
• Strategic Projects:
  • Support strategic projects as assigned by Senior Tracks Management.
• Support Happy Valley Race day Operations:
  • Support the running of Happy Valley Track and race day operation while the PIC is on leave to achieve smooth year round racing operation.
• Other Duties:
  • Required to work overtime in case of emergency.
  • To carry out other duties as assigned.

About You

• Tertiary education in construction, E&M, Building, Civil or related areas
• At least five years of experience in the fields of construction/ building services/ facility management, of which two years should have been in supervisory capacity
• A good knowledge of:
• Computer science and usage
• Construction and irrigation
• Staff supervision and labour relation
• Business management skill
• A high standard of spoken and written English and Chinese.
• Must have good communication skills.
• Outgoing and willing to work in the field.
• A valid driver's license (obtained at least class 1, 2) is required;
• Class 18 or above driving license is an advantage
• Forklift /other machinery operation license is an advantage
• Solid project/ construction management and site supervision skills