POSITION TITLE: Mechanic

DEPARTMENT: Golf & Grounds

REPORTS TO: Senior Technician, Equipment

POSITION LOCATION: Indianapolis

FLSA STATUS: Non-Exempt

WORKER CATEGORY: Full-Time

COMPANY SUMMARY:

Penske Entertainment is a leading provider of world-class sports and entertainment. The organization consists of three prominent entities:

• Indianapolis Motor Speedway is the world’s largest spectator sporting facility and annually hosts the world’s most prestigious auto race: the Indianapolis 500 presented by Gainbridge.
• INDYCAR is the Indianapolis-based governing body for North America's premier open-wheel auto racing series, the NTT INDYCAR SERIES, and its developmental series, INDY NXT by Firestone.
• IMS Productions is a multifaceted broadcast and multimedia division that helps bring INDYCAR and IMS events to life for global audiences.
• The Penske Entertainment experience is fast-paced, diverse and impactful. Through its business units, the organization reaches audiences on an international scale, focused on delivering exceptional experience from start to finish. Employees of Penske Entertainment are challenged daily in a demanding, yet rewarding environment that is best suited for dedicated professionals who want to reach their ultimate potential amid the excitement, tradition, and pageantry of the World’s Greatest Race Course and the premier open-wheel racing series.

POSITION SUMMARY:

Under the direction of the Grounds Superintendent and the Equipment Manager, the Mechanic assists in the repairing and maintenance of all powered grounds and golf course maintenance and construction equipment. The Mechanic assists in maintaining a clean service area and maintenance building, contributes to the preventive maintenance program, and places safety procedures as a top priority.

SPECIFIC DUTIES:

• Upholds a clean and orderly appearance.
• Ensures the workshop and shop yard remain organized, assisting staff in maintaining an efficient working environment.
• Communicates maintenance or repair needs promptly to the Equipment Manager.
• Regularly inspects, diagnoses, adjusts, and repairs mechanical issues in a variety of maintenance equipment.
• Collaborates with the Equipment Manager, Grounds Superintendent, and Grounds Managers to prioritize equipment repair and maintenance tasks effectively.
• Executes a preventative maintenance program within budget constraints, including the timely purchase of repair parts and supplies. 
• Adjusts cutting heights and performs backlapping on reel units to maintain cutting precision.
• Cultivates and sustains positive and professional relationships with supply partners.
• Ensures maintenance equipment is consistently fueled, oiled, and inspected, undertaking related tasks as needed.
• Incorporates safe work practices in job performance.
• Undertakes any additional duties as assigned by the supervisor.

QUALIFICATIONS:

Supervisory Responsibilities

• Aids and instructs golf course and grounds crew regarding preventative maintenance, cleaning and safe operation of equipment.

Education

• High school graduate or GED with equipment experience, or equivalent experience.

Skills/Experience

• Requires valid driver's license.
• Demonstrates a working knowledge of the theory and care of internal combustion engines.
• Upholds a high level of integrity in all aspects of work.
• Displays effective mechanical aptitude, showcasing proficiency in diagnosing and resolving mechanical issues.
• Exhibits skill in using a variety of tools and performing various types of mechanical repairs.
• Possess strong interpersonal skills.
• Innovative thinker and self-starter.
• Communicates effectively through both written and oral channels.
• Possesses an effective working knowledge of the hazards and safety precautions associated with the profession.
• Ability to understand and follow oral and written directions.
• Commitment to working with people from diverse backgrounds and commitment to cultural competency.
• Ability to uphold and consistently demonstrate the Penske Entertainment Standards.

Travel/Work Hour/Flexibility

• Monday-Friday plus some weekends and overtime as needed depending on the season.
• Longer hours and weekends are required for the Month of May and during the golfing season.
• Penske Entertainment acknowledges that the need for flexibility varies across all companies/departments and is not best addressed by a one size fits all flexible work policy. As such, the company encourages supervisors to work with their employees to leverage flexibility as needed to support a healthy balance.
• No Travel is required.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS: 

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.

• Lift over 50 lbs.

WORK ENVIRONMENT:

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Work outdoors and in diverse weather conditions. Sometimes working around and or operating loud equipment. Some jobs may require working in a dusty setting.

COMPANY BENEFITS:

Full-time employees enjoy a very competitive benefit package. Benefits include: Medical (including tax-advantaged Health Savings Account), Dental, Vision, 401(k) with 100% company match up to 5%, Paid Vacation, Personal & Sick Days, 12 Paid Holidays, Company Paid Life Insurance, Pet Insurance, Tuition Assistance, Short-Term & Long-Term Disability, Generous Paid Parental Leave, On-site Workout Facility, and more.

EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER:

Penske Entertainment provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, amnesty, or status as a covered veteran in accordance with applicable federal, state, and local laws. The Company complies with applicable state and local laws governing nondiscrimination in employment in every location in which the company has facilities and/or events.