Maintenance Event Staff - Chicagoland Speedway

Paddock; Joliet (IL); Hybrid; USD 21,000 - 25,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive compensation

Wellness benefits

Growth opportunities

Job summary

Chicagoland Speedway in Joliet, IL, is seeking a Maintenance Event Staff member to support facility operations during NASCAR events. You will help refurbish assets, inspect HVAC/plumbing, and keep the venue safe and clean while assisting with large and small events.

The role requires 2–5 years of related experience or a GED/high school diploma, the ability to read maintenance documents, and basic computer skills.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED and 2–5 years related experience or equivalent.
• Ability to read safety rules and maintenance instructions; write routine reports.
• Basic computer skills (Outlook, Word, Excel) if needed.

Responsibilities

• Maintain/Enhance the aesthetics of the facility, refurbish assets, repaint, and rebuild as needed.
• Inspect plumbing, HVAC, interior and exterior of buildings and repair as needed.
• Perform preventative maintenance on department assets to ensure efficiency and longevity.
• Provide emergency assistance for inoperative vehicles or equipment.
• Develop and implement preventative maintenance and routine service inspection programs.
• Operational knowledge of owned/rented equipment and tools.
• Assist with event operations for large and small events and work events as needed.
• Coordinate with plumbers, electricians and carpenters and other tradespeople to complete projects.
• Follow safety practices and mitigate hazards in the workplace.
• Assist the department with general facility maintenance and construction projects.
• Fulfill numerous work orders for the facility's needs.
• Communicate effectively, both orally and in writing.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Skills

Facility maintenance

Troubleshooting

Welding

Carpentry

Electrical work

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

Mowing equipment

Forklifts

Skid loaders

Backhoe

Jet dryers

Lifts

Job description

# Maintenance Event Staff - Chicagoland SpeedwayNASCARJoliet, United StatesPosted 20 Sept 2026## About this roleCHICAGOLAND SPEEDWAYChicagoland Speedway is a 1.5-mile located in Joliet, Illinois, approximately 30 miles south of downtown Chicago on old Historic Route 66. NASCAR returns to Chicagoland Speedway for three days of racing action on June 25-27, 2027.Position PurposeProvide maintenance support and knowledge of the facility operations in the motorsports industries, while working in the high-energy and fast-paced environment at Chicagoland Speedway and Route 66 Raceway.Job Responsibilities- Maintain/Enhance the aesthetics of the facility i.e., refurbish assets, repaint, rebuild etc. in an effort to keep the facility in top operational condition.- Inspect plumbing, HVAC, interior and exterior of buildings, parking lots and all other areas and repair as needed.- Perform proper maintenance on all department assets to ensure efficiency and extend life.- Provide emergency assistance for inoperative vehicle/equipment when needed.- Develop and implement preventative maintenance/routine service inspection programs within.- Operational and maintenance knowledge of owned/rented equipment and tools.- Assist with event operations for large to small events held at the facility and work events as needed.- Work with and manage any trade personnel that may be hired to work such as plumbers, electricians and/or carpenters to complete these projects.- Follow safety practices and be aware of potential safety hazards/occupational hazards and implement systems and safeguards to insure a hazard free workplace.- Assist the department in general facility maintenance and construction projects.- Fulfill numerous work order/requests for maintaining the facility’s needs.- Communicate effectively, both orally and written.- Perform other duties as assigned.Qualifications- To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.- High school diploma or general education degree (GED); and two to five years related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience.- Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals. Ability to write routine reports and correspondence.- Utilize computer skills as or if needed i.e., Microsoft office (outlook, word and excel).- Must have the knowledge and ability to operate mowing equipment, fork trucks, skid loaders, backhoe, tractors, jet dryers, and lifts. Also, must possess skills to weld, construct / carpentry work, and wrench. Must demonstrate attention to detail.Physical Requirements and Work EnvironmentWork involves moderate to heavy work in all types of weather. There is frequent need to stand, stoop, walk, bend, lift heavy objects up to 50 pounds and perform other similar actions during the course of the workday. Drive motorized vehicles to travel to different locations both on and off the facility. Occasional evening and weekend hours are required as needed.The compensation range for this position is:$15.00 - 18.00 per hourBenefits Information.For an overview of NASCAR Benefits, please navigate to: https://careers.nascar.com/benefitsandwellness/Behind every race weekend are talented people helping shape the future of sports and entertainment. If you are ready to make an impact alongside passionate teammates, we encourage you to apply.Explore this opportunity and apply at www.careers.nascar.com (http://www.careers.nascar.com/).Our people are the key to our success. That is why we offer competitive compensation, a comprehensive benefits package focused on wellness, and opportunities to grow and develop both personally and professionally.NASCAR is an Equal Opportunity Employer and is committed to conducting recruitment and hiring activities in a fair, ethical, and legally compliant manner. In support of this commitment, all employment decisions are based on job-related qualifications, skills, experience, and performance, and are made without discrimination based on any legally protected characteristic, including but not limited to race, ethnicity, gender, religion, sexual orientation or gender identity, national origin, age, military or veteran status, disability, or any other status protected by applicable federal, state, or local law, including socioeconomic, marital, parental, or caregiving status.