Maintenance Technician

National Association for Stock Car Auto Racing (NASCAR); Joliet, Chicago (IL, IL); On-site; USD 21,000 - 34,000; Full time

Job summary

Chicagoland Speedway in Joliet, IL, is seeking a Maintenance Technician to help maintain the facility, equipment, and grounds while supporting events. This hands-on role covers preventive maintenance, repairs, and event support across the property to ensure buildings, systems, and assets remain safe, functional, and ready for fans.

The maintenance technician will interact with trade professionals and coordinate tasks across the track, with a focus on safety and reliability during events and

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• 2–4 years of related maintenance experience and/or training.
• Working knowledge of general facility maintenance, repair practices, equipment, and tools.
• Strong safety awareness and ability to identify workplace hazards.
• Effective verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to work independently while collaborating with teammates and contractors.

Responsibilities

• Maintain and improve facility appearances through painting, refurbishing, rebuilding and repairs.
• Inspect and maintain plumbing, HVAC, interiors/exteriors, parking lots and other areas.
• Perform preventive maintenance and routine service on facility equipment.
• Assist with event setup, execution, and breakdown for varying event sizes.
• Coordinate with plumbers, electricians, carpenters and other contractors on facility projects.
• Follow safety practices and help maintain a safe working environment.

Skills

Facility maintenance

Repair & troubleshooting

Safety awareness

Communication skills

Independent work

Technology literacy

Driver's license

Education

High school diploma or GED

Job description

CHICAGOLAND SPEEDWAY Chicagoland Speedway is a 1.5-mile oval located in Joliet, Illinois, approximately 30 miles south of downtown Chicago on Old Historic Route 66. On July 3-5, 2026, NASCAR will make its much-anticipated return to Chicagoland Speedway for three days of racing action. At NASCAR, you'll work alongside passionate people creating experiences fans feel and helping shape the future of sports and entertainment. Chicagoland Speedway is seeking a Maintenance Technician to help maintain the facility, equipment, and grounds while supporting events of all sizes held at the track. This hands-on role is responsible for preventive maintenance, repairs, facility improvements, and event support. The Maintenance Technician will work across the property to help ensure buildings, equipment, infrastructure, and other facility assets remain safe, functional, and event-ready.

What You’ll Do

• Maintain and enhance the appearance and condition of the facility through painting, refurbishing, rebuilding, repairs, and other improvement projects.
• Inspect and maintain plumbing, HVAC systems, building interiors and exteriors, parking lots, and other facility areas, completing repairs as needed.
• Perform preventive maintenance and routine service on department equipment and assets to support safe, efficient operation and extend equipment life.
• Provide assistance with inoperative vehicles and equipment when needed.
• Support and execute preventive maintenance and routine inspection programs across the facility.
• Safely operate and maintain owned and rented equipment, machinery, and tools.
• Assist with facility operations and event setup, execution, and breakdown for events of varying sizes.
• Coordinate with and support outside trade professionals, including plumbers, electricians, carpenters, and other contractors completing facility projects.
• Follow established safety practices, identify potential workplace hazards, and help maintain a safe working environment.
• Assist with general facility maintenance, repairs, and construction projects.
• Respond to work orders and maintenance requests throughout the facility.
• Communicate effectively with teammates, vendors, contractors, and other stakeholders.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

What You’ll Bring

• High school diploma or GED, two to four years of related maintenance experience and/or training, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Working knowledge of general facility maintenance, repair practices, equipment, and tools.
• Ability to perform a variety of hands-on maintenance and construction-related tasks.
• Strong attention to safety and the ability to identify and respond appropriately to potential workplace hazards.
• Effective verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to work independently while collaborating effectively with teammates, contractors, and trade professionals.
• Basic computer and mobile technology skills.
• Valid driver’s license required.
• Willingness to work a flexible schedule, including evenings, weekends, holidays, and extended hours as necessary to support events and facility operations.

Why This Role?

The Maintenance Technician plays an important role in keeping Chicagoland Speedway safe, functional, and ready for events. This position offers the opportunity to work hands‑on across a variety of facility systems and projects while contributing directly to the operation and appearance of the track.

Physical Requirements

This position regularly requires standing and walking; using hands to handle or feel objects; and reaching with hands and arms. The employee must regularly be able to lift and/or move up to 25 pounds. The position frequently requires climbing or balancing, stooping, kneeling, crouching, or crawling, as well as talking and hearing. The employee must frequently be able to lift and/or move up to 50 pounds. The position occasionally requires sitting and may require lifting and/or moving up to 75 pounds. Specific vision abilities include close vision, distance vision, peripheral vision, and depth perception.

Work Environment

While performing the duties of this position, the employee regularly works in outdoor weather conditions and around vibration and moving mechanical equipment. The employee may frequently be exposed to fumes or airborne particles and may occasionally work at heights or around chemicals and electrical hazards. Noise levels are typically loud and may be very loud at times, particularly during events.

Behind every race weekend are talented people helping shape the future of sports and entertainment.

Compensation

The compensation range for this position is: 15.00-25.00

Benefits

For an overview of NASCAR Benefits, please navigate to: https://careers.nascar.com/benefitsandwellness/

Equal Opportunity

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.

About the Organization

The National Association for Stock Car Auto Racing (NASCAR) is the sanctioning body for the No. 1 form of motorsports in the United States and owner of 15 of the nation’s major motorsports entertainment facilities. NASCAR sanctions races in three national series (NASCAR Cup Series™, NASCAR O’Reilly Auto Parts Series™, and NASCAR CRAFTSMAN Truck Series™), four international series (NASCAR Brasil Series, NASCAR Canada Series, NASCAR Euro Series, NASCAR Mexico Series), four regional series (ARCA Menards Series, ARCA Menards Series East & West and the NASCAR Whelen Modified Tour) and a local grassroots series (NASCAR Local Racing Series powered by O’Reilly Auto Parts). The International Motor Sports Association™ (IMSA®) governs the IMSA WeatherTech SportsCar Championship™, the premier U.S. sports car series. NASCAR also owns Motor Racing Network, Racing Electronics, and ONE DAYTONA. Based in Daytona Beach, Florida, with offices in five cities across North America, NASCAR sanctions more than 1,200 races annually in 11 countries and more than 30 U.S. states. For more information visit www.NASCAR.com and www.IMSA.com, and follow NASCAR on Instagram, YouTube, TikTok, X and Facebook.