Part Time General Maintenance Event Staff - Iowa Speedway at NASCAR in Newton, IA

IOWA SPEEDWAY

Located near Des Moines, Iowa Speedway joined the NASCAR family of tracks in 2013. Known as the "Fastest Short Track on the Planet", Iowa Speedway plays host to two major race weekends a year, welcoming the ARCA Menards Series and the NTT INDYCAR Series. The track was designed by NASCAR Hall of Famer Rusty Wallace.

JOB POSTING TITLE: SEASONAL EVENT STAFF GENERAL MAINTENANCE – IOWA SPEEDWAY

SUMMARY
Iowa Speedway is hiring for Seasonal Maintenance Event Staff. This position will perform a variety of duties necessary to maintain all aspects of the facility with special emphasis on event preparation, track rentals, and on-site activities. This is a part-time seasonal position.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES include the following. Other duties may be assigned.
• Operate equipment of all types (tractors, mowers, backhoe, water truck, skid loader, power/hand tools, forklift, dump truck, sweeper). Operate equipment of all types as directed and maintain equipment as necessary to meet the goals and objectives of facility.

• Inspect plumbing, HVAC, interior / exterior buildings, track surface, track wall, track fence, parking lots, equipment, and other areas of the facility. Make necessary repairs proactively and as necessary.
• Communicate, and work directly with track vendors and contractors.
• Hang and dismantle signage, banners, etc., as needed.
• Maintain landscaped areas as required to achieve desired results in the overall appearance of the facility.
• Clean grounds and buildings, including but not limited to, removal of trash and litter, power washing, vacuuming, mopping, and wiping of surfaces in differing climates.
• Repair tools, water lines, fences, gates, walls, walkways, and buildings and perform necessary general maintenance as directed.
• Paint track walls, fences, concrete barriers, grounds, and buildings utilizing ladders, lifts, and scaffolding as directed.
• Positive interaction with other facilities staff to ensure the best-case scenario for accomplishing respective tasks.

• Assist with projects for all departments as directed by the Facility Maintenance Manager.

• Maintain relationships and work with various suppliers as directed by the Facility Maintenance Manager.

• Communicate with full-time maintenance staff to ensure each knows the proper way to use equipment and has the proper information to complete assigned tasks.

• Stays alert and recognizes potential hazards around the facility, including all buildings, grandstands, and grounds. Immediately reports potential hazards to the Facility Maintenance Manager.

• Performs additional duties as assigned in the normal course of business.

EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE
• High school diploma or general education degree (GED); or one to three months related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience.

OTHER SKILLS, ABILITIES, and/or QUALIFICATIONS
• Minimum 18 years of age.
• Possess Valid Driver’s License and successfully pass a driving record check.
• Reliable transportation to and from the track location.
• Ability to work outdoors in changing weather conditions for extended periods.
• Skills to operate equipment in a safe effective manner and conduct general construction / carpentry type work.

Physical Demands

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to use hands to finger, handle or fee; talk and hear. The employee is frequently required to walk; and reach with hands and arms. Then employee is occasionally required to stand; climb or balance, stoop, kneel, crouch and crawl. The employee is regularly required to lift up to 25 pounds. The employee is frequently required to lift up to 50 pounds. The employee is occasionally required to lift up to 100 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, color vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus.

Iowa Speedway is committed to fostering a diverse work environment where all employees feel valued and empowered. Iowa Speedway is a Equal Opportunity Employer (EEO). We seek to attract and retain the best qualified applicants available.

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We are a company unlike any other. We want you to bring your experience, skills and passion to our close-knit, high-energy environment in which our employees thrive and where you can prosper. We know the key to our success is our employees and we offer highly competitive salaries, a solid benefits package focused on wellness, and opportunities for you to grow and develop both personally and professionally. It won’t take you long to find out that you are on the right track here at NASCAR!

NASCAR is committed to fostering a diverse work environment where all employees feel valued and empowered. NASCAR is an Equal Opportunity Employer (EEO). We seek to attract and retain the best qualified people available. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, gender, gender identity and expression, age, national origin, disability, religion, sexual orientation, genetic information, pregnancy, veteran status or any basis that is protected by applicable law except where a bona fide occupational qualification exists.