Line Striper

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POSITION DESCRIPTION
POSITION TITLE: Line Striper
DEPARTMENT: Facilities
REPORTS TO: Paint Shop Foreman
POSITION LOCATION: Indianapolis
FLSA STATUS: Non-Exempt
WORKER CATAEGORY: Full-Time

COMPANY SUMMARY: 

The Indianapolis Motor Speedway, a subsidiary of Penske Entertainment Corp., is the worldwide leader in motorsports entertainment and the largest spectator sporting facility in the world. However, we are also about people. A talented staff with diverse skills that are used to the fullest to stage the world's great motor racing events. Employees at IMS are challenged daily to excel in an environment where the pace matches the speed of the machines that race at our famous facility. Working for us is a demanding, yet rewarding, endeavor for dedicated professionals who want to reach their ultimate potential amid the excitement, tradition and pageantry of the World’s Greatest Race Course.

POSITION SUMMARY:

Join a team that is responsible for maintaining the buildings and grounds of the Indianapolis Motor Speedway which plays host to the World's Largest Single-Day Sporting Event, the Indianapolis 500®. This full-time position will expose you to many different projects throughout the facility and offers an unmatched opportunity to be a part of the execution and operations of our events. You will get to experience and learn what is takes to prepare the track (oval and road course) for each event!

SPECIFIC DUTIES: 

  • Field measure and/or site survey before striping occurs.
  • Prep surfaces prior to striping.
  • Ability to layout parking lots, roadways, and track (Oval and Road Course) for markings.
  • Kill or restripe existing layouts.
  • Remove temporary markings with a power/pressure washer.
  • Maintain and operate various striping equipment.
  • Record and track quantities of paint for each project.
  • Perform traffic control, as necessary.
  • Execute striping plan for all marquee events.
  • Other duties as assigned by the Paint Shop Foreman. The Facilities department is responsible for the entirety of the grounds and buildings at IMS. Due to the sometimes-unpredictable nature of being a multi-event facility, all members of the Facilities team may be required to occasionally help with responsibilities outside their normal job description.
  • Clean, prep, prime, protect, sand, scrape, or seal surfaces.
  • Apply paint to multiple surfaces.
  • Alphabetizing and numbering grandstands.
  • Install and remove graphics or signage.
  • Install and remove temporary walls.
  • Track Conversion.

QUALIFICATIONS: 

Supervisory Responsibilities

  • None

Education

  • High school graduate or GED

Skills/Experience

  • Minimum 3 years’ experience in striping
  • Forklift and heavy equipment certifications are preferred, but not required. IMS will provide training.
  • Auto painting experience preferred, but not required.
  • Occasional work from an aerial platform or at heights.

Travel/Work Hours

  • No travel required. Must be able to work overtime as needed.
  • Required to work long hours, evenings, weekends & holidays during event season.

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.

  • The ability to lift 50lbs.
  • Constant bending, kneeling, standing, stooping, and walking.
  • Constant reaching (high and low levels) and repetitive twisting.
  • Pressure involving arms, hands, or wrists.
  • Frequent use of ladders/lifts/scaffolding.
  • Specific vision abilities include distinguishing basic colors and shades.

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.

  • Employee will frequently work outdoors, which requires physical strength and stamina to endure extreme cold, heat, rain, and other inclement conditions.
  • Work on-site may be dirty, dusty, muddy and/or under noisy conditions.
  • Position requires working in cramped spaces and at heights.
  • The employee may be exposed to fumes or airborne particles. It is required that the employee wear an IMS supplied respirator.
  • The noise level in the work environment can be loud, due to motorsport events.

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 company match, Paid Vacation, Personal & Sick Days, 10 Paid Holidays, Company Paid Life Insurance, Short-Term & Long-Term Disability, Paid Maternity / Paternity 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.