Facility Manager

NHRA: Championship Drag Racing; Indianapolis (IN); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

NHRA seeks a Facility Manager to oversee the Lucas Oil Indianapolis Raceway Park maintenance, landscaping, and asset upkeep for events and daily operations.

Reporting to the General Manager, you will hire and supervise seasonal staff, manage budgets, coordinate repairs, and uphold NHRA standards of service and security at this premier drag racing venue.

Qualifications

• A minimum of 2 years of post-high school education required.
• 5+ years of experience managing facility operations and staffing.
• 2+ years of supervising staff.
• Strong working knowledge of basic electrical, plumbing, and general maintenance tasks.
• Must have prior experience working with department budgets.
• Must have basic computer skills including Microsoft Office Suite.
• Must be detail oriented, organized, and able to work independently and efficiently to meet deadlines.
• Excellent ability to communicate effectively with vendors and all levels of management both in writing and verbally.

Responsibilities

• Hire, schedule, and supervise seasonal and event employees, focused on facility events and maintenance operations.
• Make recommendations for budgeting, improvements, tracking, and program implementations.
• Implement and execute maintenance schedules for the facility and equipment.
• Supervise event preparation and clean-up activities.
• Ensure safety standards are developed, met, and maintained at the facility.
• Maintain a manicured facility and secure the property.
• Oversee facility preparation responsibilities for events and NHRA learnings.

Skills

Facility management

Staff supervision

Budget management

Communication skills

Microsoft Office

Electrical/Plumbing basics

Education

Post-secondary education

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

Job description

Company Overview

At the National Hot Rod Association (NHRA), we crave speed. We race the fastest vehicles in motorsports at speeds of more than 300 mph, with power exceeding 11,000 hp. Our

Company Overview

At the National Hot Rod Association (NHRA), we crave speed. We race the fastest vehicles in motorsports at speeds of more than 300 mph, with power exceeding 11,000 hp. Our MISSION is to preserve, protect, promote, and evolve the sport of drag racing; furthermore, focus on the safety of the sport, while entertaining and educating all involved. At NHRA, we believe in Speed for All. Our CORE VALUES are enabled and intertwined in all we do, on and off the track.

Safety: In all aspects of our sport and workplace.

Excellence & Professionalism: We strive for excellence in all we do and maintaining professionalism on and off the track.

Collaboration/Teamwork: Commitment to working together and sharing as a team.

Great Work Environment: A supportive and inclusive atmosphere that fosters creativity, innovation, and growth where our employees feel valued and motivated.

Integrity: We uphold the highest standards of fairness and transparency in all decisions affecting our employees and stakeholders.

Inclusion: An environment where all employees feel valued, respected, and empowered.

NHRA continues to race forward with a number of key initiatives, including a multiyear partnership with FOX Sports to televise NHRA events from the NHRA Mission Foods Drag Racing Series, the NHRA Lucas Oil Drag Racing Series, and the Pro Mod Drag Racing Series. FOX Sports networks aired more than 500 hours of programming throughout the year, highlighted by 20+ race-day shows, including eight on FOX’s national network, in addition to qualifying broadcasts throughout the weekend. NHRA fans continue to be some of the most loyal in any sport.

Position Summary

The Facility Manager reports to the General Manager and works alongside the Lucas Oil Indianapolis Raceway Park (LOIRP) Management and Operations staff. The Facility Manager is responsible for the maintenance of the Lucas Oil Indianapolis Raceway Park facility. This includes, but is not limited to, property landscaping, building maintenance, and asset management and maintenance.

Location: Lucas Oil Indianapolis Raceway Park, Indianapolis, IN

FLSA/Salary: Exempt

Essential Duties And Responsibilities

• Hire, schedule, and supervise seasonal and event employees, focused on facility events and maintenance operations.
• Makes recommendations for developing, budgeting, and implementing physical improvements/repairs, capital purchases, track rentals, racing, and promotional programs.
• Implement and execute maintenance schedules for the facility and equipment.
• Supervises and coordinates all activity relating to event preparation and clean-up.
• Ensures the ambitious standards of worker safety are developed, met, and maintained at the facility.
• Always ensures the maintenance of a manicured facility.
• Responsible for securing the property
• Ensures that Lucas Oil Indianapolis Raceway Park continues to maintain a positive image in the racing community.
• Greet and assist all guests at the track, giving great service and going the extra mile every time.
• Maintains a high degree of accuracy, timeliness, and consistency in all work
• Responsible for helping oversee all facility preparation responsibilities from organizing, executing, and maintaining.
• May attend and participate in other NHRA event preparation and learnings.

Minimum Skills And Qualifications

• A minimum of 2 years of post-high school education (college, technical school, vocational training) is required.
• 5+ years of experience managing facility operations and staffing.
• 2+ years of supervising staff.
• Strong working knowledge of basic electrical, plumbing, and general maintenance tasks.
• Must have prior experience working with department budgets.
• Must have basic computer skills including Microsoft Office Suite.
• Must be detail oriented, organized, and able to work independently and efficiently to meet deadlines.
• Must maintain a high quality in all work including accuracy and timeliness.
• Excellent ability to communicate effectively with vendors and all levels of management both in writing and verbally.

Physical Requirements

• Ability to work at a computer as needed.
• Ability to talk on the phone as needed.
• Ability to sit, stand, walk, bend, push, run, climb stairs as required.
• Must be able to lift a minimum of 50lbs.
• Must be able to work outdoors sometimes in extreme temperatures for 12-14 hours as needed.
• Must have a valid driver’s license and be insurable under NHRA insurance policy.
• Must be flexible with meal and rest periods.

Equal Opportunity Statement

NHRA is an equal opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, age, disability, gender identity, marital status, veteran/military status, or any other protected class under federal/state law, offering reasonable accommodations.

I acknowledge that all information I have provided in conjunction with this employment application is true, accurate, and complete. I understand that any false statement, omission, or misrepresentation provided by me can lead to the rejection and elimination of my employment consideration, rescission of a job offer, or termination of employment if hired. I understand that this application is not an offer of employment and that, if hired, my employment is at-will, meaning either the company or I can terminate the employment relationship at any time, for any reason, with or without cause, subject to applicable law.