What are the responsibilities and job description for the Facilities Technician position at Speedway Motorsports?
Facilities Maintenance Technician
Atlanta Motor Speedway is a key location in the Speedway Motorsports nationwide network of entertainment venues. Speedway Motorsports maintains a consistent focus on four core principles:
- Take care of teammates
- Be known for remarkable events
- Positively impact our community
- Profitably improve
The ideal candidate will adopt a GLOVE mentality. GLOBE stands for Generously Lending Our Best Efforts. This is done by holding themselves and their teammates compassionately accountable for taking our best practices "the last mile" optimizing them for maximum value to all stakeholders while sharing insights on how to improve our company.
Position Summary: This position is under limited supervision, performs a variety of semi-skilled work in the maintenance of Atlanta Motor Speedway properties; and performs related duties as assigned.
DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITES:
- Assists the Operations Facilities Department staff to perform facility maintenance to Atlanta Motor Speedway. Monday - Friday 7:30AM - 4:00pm. Weekend work is required approximately 6-8 weeks per year.
- Performs routine plumbing repairs such as unstopping toilets, sinks or urinals, repairing water leaks, leaking faucets, etc.
- Install, repair, and maintain pipes, valves, fittings, drainage systems, and fixtures in buildings and facility
- Familiarity with PVC, CPVC, PEX, cast iron, and copper
- Performs carpentry and painting duties
- Work events and perform various duties as needed to make event successful
- Troubleshoots minor maintenance problems.
- Performs preventive building maintenance duties
- Assembles and moves furniture, hang pictures, bulletin boards
- Other duties as assigned
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES:
- Knowledge of trades related to building maintenance, carpentry, and welding, etc.
- Knowledge of machinery, equipment, and tools necessary for the maintenance and repair of public buildings. (Skid loaders, man lifts, etc.)
- Knowledge of occupational hazards and safety precautions.
- Skills in following safety practices and recognizing hazards.
- Skill in using hand and power tools.
- Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with AMS staff and the public.
- Ability to communicate effectively, both orally and in writing.
PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS AND WORK ENVIRONMENT:
- Work involves moderate to heavy work in all types of weather. There is frequent need to stand, stoop, walk, lift heavy objects, and perform other similar actions during the course of the workday.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:
- High School diploma or GED and two (2) years of maintenance training and experience. A valid driver’s license is required.
The above description denotes some of the specific characteristics that are necessary to perform the principal functions of the job and are not intended to be a description of all work requirements that may be inherent in the position.
Atlanta Motor Speedway and Speedway Motorsports is an equal opportunity employer.