Part Time General Maintenance Event Staff - Iowa Speedway

Iowa Speedway – Seasonal Event Staff – General Maintenance

Iowa Speedway, located near Des Moines, Iowa, joined the NASCAR family of tracks in 2013 and is known as the "Fastest Short Track on the Planet."

We are hiring part‑time seasonal maintenance event staff to 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.

• Operate equipment of all types (tractors, mowers, backhoe, water truck, skid loader, power/hand tools, forklift, dump truck, sweeper) and maintain equipment as directed to meet facility goals.
• Inspect plumbing, HVAC, interior and exterior buildings, track surface, track wall, track fence, parking lots, equipment, and other areas of the facility; make necessary repairs proactively.
• Communicate and work directly with track vendors and contractors.
• Hang and dismantle signage, banners, and related materials as needed.
• Maintain landscaped areas to achieve the desired 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; perform general maintenance as directed.
• Paint track walls, fences, concrete barriers, grounds, and buildings using ladders, lifts, and scaffolding as directed.
• Interact positively with other facilities staff to ensure smooth task completion.
• 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.
• Stay alert to recognize potential hazards around the facility and report them immediately to the Facility Maintenance Manager.
• Perform additional duties as assigned in the normal course of business.

Other duties may be assigned.

High school diploma or general education degree (GED), or one–to–three months related experience and/or training, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.

• Minimum 18 years of age.
• Possess a 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.
• Ability to operate equipment safely and conduct general construction or carpentry type work.

The employee is regularly required to use hands to 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 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) and seeks 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.