Part Time General Maintenance Event Staff - Iowa Speedway

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

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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.

• Operate equipment of all types (tractors, mowers, backhoe, water truck, skid loader, power/hand tools, forklift, dump truck, sweeper). Operate equipment as directed and maintain equipment as necessary.
• 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 to achieve desired results in the overall appearance of the facility.
• Clean grounds and buildings, including removal of trash and litter, power washing, vacuuming, mopping, and wiping of surfaces.
• 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.
• Interact positively with other facilities staff to ensure successful completion of 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 proper equipment use and task completion.
• Remain alert to potential hazards around the facility, including all buildings, grandstands, and grounds. Immediately report hazards to the Facility Maintenance Manager.
• Perform additional duties as assigned in the normal course of business.

• High school diploma or GED; or one to three months related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience.

• Minimum 18 years of age.
• Valid Driver’s License and successful passing of 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 safely and conduct general construction / carpentry type work.

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.

Employee is regularly required to use hands, finger, handle or feel; talk and hear. Frequently required to walk; reach with hands and arms; occasionally required to stand; climb or balance, stoop, kneel, crouch and crawl. Regularly required to lift up to 25 pounds; frequently up to 50 pounds; occasionally up to 100 pounds. Specific vision abilities required 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 an Equal Opportunity Employer (EEO). We seek to attract and retain the best qualified applicants 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.