Maintenance Technician

CHICAGOLAND SPEEDWAY

Chicagoland Speedway is a 1.5-mile oval located in Joliet, Ill., 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.

Chicagoland Speedway seeks a talented professional to join in the position of a Maintenance Technician based at the track.

Summary

This position is responsible for the routine preventative maintenance, repairs and track services duties. Operating a variety of equipment.  Basic office systems knowledge including but not limited to computer systems and programs, and cellular phone.

Essential Duties and 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

• Hours may vary but will include all hours of operation, evenings, weekends and holidays as necessary to work events and to fulfill job responsibilities. Acceptance of work hours customary in the field of sport/entertainment is necessary.
• High school diploma or general education degree (GED); or two to four years related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience
• Valid driver’s license required.

Physical demands include the following:

• Regularly required to stand and walk, use hands to finger, handle, or feel and reach with hands and arms. The employee must regularly lift and/or move up to 25 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, peripheral vision, and depth perception.

• Frequently required to climb or balance, stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl; and talk or hear.  The employee must frequently lift and/or move up to 50 pounds.

• Occasionally required to sit; and taste or smell. The employee will occasionally lift and/or move up to 75 pounds.

• While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly exposed to outdoor weather conditions, vibration and moving mechanical parts. The employee is frequently exposed to fumes or airborne particles. The employee would occasionally work in high, precarious places or be exposed to toxic or caustic chemicals and risk of electric shock. The noise level in the work environment is usually loud but can be very loud at times.

The compensation range for this position is:

Benefits Information

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