Maintenance Event Staff - Chicagoland Speedway

About the role

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. Provide maintenance support and knowledge of the facility operations in the motorsports industry, while working in the high-energy and fast-paced environment at Chicagoland Speedway and Route 66 Raceway.

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.
• Drive motorized vehicles to travel to different locations both on and off the facility.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

High school diploma