Manager, Facility Maintenance Job Listing at NASCAR in Joliet, IL (Job ID JR13731)

Description

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 the position of Facility Maintenance Manager. This role is responsible for leading all maintenance operations across the track, ensuring facilities and equipment remain safe, reliable and event ready.  This includes managing a maintenance foreman, maintenance technicians and part-time general maintenance staff.  The Maintenance Manager will also be responsible for scheduling preventative maintenance on machines, addressing facility repairs in an efficient and cost-effective manner, coordinating with vendors, and supporting race-day operations.  The role requires a hands-on leader with strong technical knowledge, organizational skills and the ability to thrive in a fast-past environment.

Key Responsibilities

Essential duties and responsibilities include, but are not limited to the following:

• Preserving and improving the physical condition of the facility.
• Oversee day-to-day maintenance operations for the track, grandstands, buildings, and grounds.
• Manage and develop a team of maintenance technicians, including scheduling, training, and performance reviews.
• Lead preventative maintenance programs for track surface, lighting, electrical, HVAC, plumbing, and safety systems.
• Support event setup and teardown, including signage, barriers, hospitality areas, generators, and fan amenities.
• Coordinate with outside contractors and vendors for specialized services and large-scale projects.
• Monitor and maintain an inventory of tools, parts, and equipment.
• Prepare and manage the maintenance budget, including cost tracking and forecasting needs of equipment and personnel.
• Serve as a key point of contact during race weekends for urgent repairs and operational support.
• Maintain a strong working relationship with a positive attitude towards vendors and suppliers.
• Assist co-workers with problems and aid in finding solutions.
• Maintain a safe work environment and perform a variety of duties within the department.
• Perform duties in accordance with company policies and applicable laws.

Qualifications

• General knowledge of machine maintenance, mechanical, electrical, plumbing, and building systems.
• Strong knowledge of one or more of the following areas: machine maintenance, mechanical, electrical, plumbing, and building systems
• Previous experience creating budget proposals and forecasting budgetary needs for the next fiscal year
• Proven leadership and team management skills.
• Ability to prioritize and execute multiple projects under tight deadlines.
• Flexible schedule with ability to work evenings, weekends, and race events as required.
• Communicate effectively, both orally and written.

Preferred Qualifications

• 5+ years of maintenance management or supervisory experience, preferably in a large venue, stadium, motorsports facility, or industrial setting.
• A 2-year or 4-year college degree (open to major but business, technical field, or nursing for example) or state/local licensure and experience in trades such as plumbing, electrician, elevator repair, etc.

Performance Measures

• Increased efficiency and reduction of expense in daily/event processes and procedures.
• Delivery of services within budget.
• Completion and fulfillment of assigned projects.
• Accuracy and timeliness of work product.

Physical Requirements and Work Environment

Work involves moderate to heavy work in all types of weather.  There is a frequent need to stand, stoop, walk, bend, lift heavy objects up to 50 pounds and perform other similar actions during the course of the workday.  Drive motorized vehicles to travel to different locations both on and off the facility.  Must have a valid driver's license.  Occasional evening and weekend hours are required as needed.

The compensation range for this position is:

Benefits Information

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

Apply Now!

Learn more about this role and our team by applying at www.careers.nascar.com for consideration.

We are a company unlike any other. We want you to bring your experience, skills and passion to our close-knit, high-energy environment in which our employees thrive and where you can prosper. We know the key to our success is our employees and we offer highly competitive salaries, a solid benefits package focused on wellness, and opportunities for you to grow and develop both personally and professionally. It won't take you long to find out that you are on the right track here at NASCAR!

NASCAR is committed to fostering a diverse work environment where all employees feel valued and empowered. NASCAR is an Equal Opportunity Employer (EEO). We seek to attract and retain the best qualified people available. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, gender, gender identity and expression, age, national origin, disability, religion, sexual orientation, genetic information, pregnancy, veteran status or any basis that is protected by applicable law except where a bona fide occupational qualification exists.

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