Track Maintenance

NASCAR•Daytona Beach, FL

4d•Onsite

About The Position

DAYTONA INTERNATIONAL SPEEDWAY Daytona International Speedway is a state-of-the-art motorsports facility and was awarded the SportsBusiness Journal’s prestigious Sports Business Award for Sports Facility of the Year in 2016. Daytona International Speedway is the home of "The Great American Race” – the DAYTONA 500. Though the prestigious season-opening NASCAR Cup Series event garners most of the attention – as well as the largest audience in motorsports - the approximately 500-acre motorsports complex boasts the most diverse schedule of racing on the globe, thus earning it the title of "World Center of Racing." Among the nine major weekends of racing activity are the Rolex 24 At DAYTONA, the DAYTONA Supercross, the DAYTONA 200 motorcycle classic and the Coke Zero Sugar 400. Rarely a week goes by that the Speedway grounds are not used for events that include track tours, concerts, civic and social gatherings, car shows, photo shoots, production vehicle testing and police motorcycle training. Daytona International Speedway seeks a talented professional to join in the position of Track Maintenance in Daytona Beach, FL. This position will support DIS racing events, track rentals and other events as directed. Perform routine preventative maintenance and repair procedures on racetrack and related infrastructure. Operate equipment and use tools as directed. Maintain the overall condition of the track, buildings, other facilities, and grounds. Basic office systems knowledge including but not limited to computer system & programs, 2-way radios, cellular phone. Microsoft Office suite knowledge preferred (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook). This job description reflects the general details of the specific job identified and is not necessarily a complete listing of all the work requirements that may be involved in the job.

Requirements

High school diploma or general education degree (GED); two to four 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 effectively present information in one-on-one and small group situations to customers, clients, and other employees of the organization.
Valid Florida driver’s license.
Ability to use hands to finger, handle, or feel and reach with hands and arms.
Ability to stand, walk, climb or balance, stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl; and talk or hear.
Ability to regularly lift and/or move up to 50 pounds, frequently lift and/or move up to 75 pounds, and occasionally lift and/or move up to 100 pounds.
Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, peripheral vision, and depth perception.
Acceptance of work hours customary in the field of sport/entertainment is necessary.

Nice To Haves

Microsoft Office suite knowledge preferred (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook).
Preference will be given to candidates who hold a valid CDL license.

Responsibilities

Assist in executing DIS events – major races, track rentals, other events.
Assemble and disassemble track equipment such as track gates, barricades, portable bleachers, etc.
Use all types of power tools and large equipment including forklift, front end loader, backhoe, bucket truck.
Perform preventive building maintenance duties.
Clean, repair, lubricate and maintain equipment, tools and machinery used for construction jobs.
Use saws, hammer, nails and bolts for framing.
Dig ditches or trenches, backfill excavations, compact and level earth to grade specifications using equipment, picks, or shovels
Perform light electrical, plumbing, drywall and carpentry repairs.
Participate in general cleaning, painting, and repair work.
Other duties as assigned