Grounds Seasonal Crew Member

SUMMARY: Under the supervision of the Grounds Lead Person, performs a variety of duties in the Grounds and Landscaping Department of Charlotte Motor Speedway Operations; and performs related duties as assigned.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

  • Assists the Grounds department with servicing the facility with grounds maintenance, general landscape duties, and seasonal maintenance projects
  • Responsible for mowing, weed eating, tree and bush trimming, and leaf blowing of the entire speedway property
  • Assists with special grounds projects including sod installation, planting/removing shrubbery, and seeding/fertilizing  
  • Work events and perform various duties as needed to make event successful including trash removal, equipment setup, etc..
  • May operate earth moving equipment under the supervision of Grounds Manager 
  • Assist with the setup and teardown of Speedway Christmas
  • Assists other departments when needed
  • Other duties as assigned

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES:

  • Knowledge of grounds maintenance for a large scale multi-function event complex
  • Experience variety of grounds equipment including mowers, weed eaters, leaf blowers  etc.
  • Skill in using hand and power tools.
  • Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with CMS staff and the customers.
  • 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 up to 50 pounds and perform other similar actions during the course of the workday. This position is a seasonal position that works up to 30 hours a week from April 1 until November 30th. Some 2nd and 3rd shifts are required.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS: (1) year of landscaping experience in a large event facility, or any equivalent combination of training and experience. A valid driver’s license and a clear driving record are required. Must be at least 18 years of age