Facilities Technician

Bristol Motor Speedway; Bristol (TN); On-site; USD 42,000 - 62,000; Full time

Job summary

Bristol Motor Speedway is seeking a Facility Technician in the Operations Department to repair and maintain BMS/BD, performing tasks based on facility and event needs. Non-event time focuses on maintenance and projects related to carpentry, painting, and hardware upkeep.

During events, you will ensure guest readiness, support track painting for sponsor logos, and assist with ice rink and light show setup and removal, with extended hours as races demand.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• Able to lift at least 30 lbs regularly.
• Able to operate ladders and scaffolding.
• Willing to work evenings, weekends, holidays.
• Experience with carpentry and building maintenance is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Perform carpentry related building maintenance and repairs.
• Paint as needed.
• Maintain and repair door closures, locks and keys.
• Operate and maintain equipment (paint sprayers, power tools, etc.).
• Support event operations including guest readiness, track painting, and suite-level work.

Skills

Carpentry

Painting

Building maintenance

Repair

Team-oriented

Positive attitude

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Tools

Forklift operation

Aerial lift operation

Handheld power tools

Job description

SUMMARY

The Facility Technician is a full-time employee in the Operations Department who utilizes various skills to repair and maintain BMS/BD. This position will perform a variety of tasks based on facility and event needs. During non-event times the Facility Technician will complete various projects and maintenance relative to the following functions and responsibilities.

KNOWLEDGE AND SKILL PREFERENCES:

• Carpentry, painting, building maintenance, repair, and overhaul
• Consistent can-do, positive, and team-oriented attitude
• High School Diploma or GED required
• Able to operate forklift and aerial lift as needed
• Ability to operate handheld power tools
• Able to lift at least 30 lbs. on a frequent basis
• Able to climb on ladders and scaffolding as needed
• Must be able to work evenings, weekends, holidays and variable schedules

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS AND RESPONSIBILITIES

NON-EVENT TIME:

• Perform various types of carpentry related building maintenance and repairs
• Paint as needed
• Maintain and repair door closures, locks and keys
• Ensure proper storage of all tools and equipment not currently in use to protect and prolong lifecycles
• Operate and maintain equipment (such as, paint sprayers, power tools, etc.)
• Performs additional duties as assigned by management to support the overall excellence of the organization

EVENT TIME:

Functions for major events include but are not limited to:

• Ensure all areas of facility are guest ready
• Nightly track painting to ensure premium viewing of sponsor logos
• Perform operational needs on suite level throughout event
• Assist in ice rink and light show installation and removal

HOURS OF WORK

NON-EVENT TIME

• Normal Business hours are typically 8 hours a day, Monday - Friday. Some weekends and evenings will be necessary based on business needs.

EVENT TIME

• Business hours during race time may increase up to 14 or more hours a day, Monday - Friday with weekend requirements. Supervisors must be present through the end of major events.

TRAVEL REQUIREMENTS

• Travel to other Speedway Motorsports tracks will likely be necessary. It is not anticipated that this would exceed 20% of the time.