POSITION TITLE: Painter
DEPARTMENT: Facilities
REPORTS TO: Paint Shop Foreman
POSITION LOCATION: Indianapolis, IN
FLSA STATUS: Non-Exempt
WORKER CATEGORY: Full-Time
COMPANY SUMMARY:
Penske Entertainment is a leading provider of world-class sports and entertainment. The organization consists of three prominent entities:
- Indianapolis Motor Speedway is the world’s largest spectator sporting facility and annually hosts the world’s most prestigious auto race: the Indianapolis 500 presented by Gainbridge.
- INDYCAR is the Indianapolis-based governing body for North America's premier open-wheel auto racing series, the NTT INDYCAR SERIES, and its developmental series, INDY NXT by Firestone.
- IMS Productions is a multifaceted broadcast and multimedia division that helps bring INDYCAR and IMS events to life for global audiences.
The Penske Entertainment experience is fast-paced, diverse and impactful. Through its business units, the organization reaches audiences on an international scale, focused on delivering exceptional products from start to finish. Employees of Penske Entertainment are challenged daily in a demanding, yet rewarding environment that is best suited for dedicated professionals who want to reach their ultimate potential amid the excitement, tradition, and pageantry of the World’s Greatest Race Course and our premier open-wheel racing series.
POSITION SUMMARY:
Seeking a team-oriented Painter who is responsible for maintaining the buildings, grounds, and structures 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 it takes to prepare the track (oval and road course) for each event.
SPECIFIC DUTIES:
- Apply paint to surfaces including cabinets, canvas, ceilings, concrete, doors, floors, grandstands, and walls.
- Apply paint, varnish, shellac, enamel, and other finishes.
- Scrape, sand, prime, or seal surfaces prior to painting.
- Clean walls to ensure proper adherence.
- Cover surfaces with cloth or plastic to ensure protection.
- Fill cracks, holes, and joints with caulk, putty, plaster, or other fillers, using caulking guns or putty knives.
- Remove fixtures such as doorknobs, fans, lights, pictures, and wall covers prior to painting.
- Other tasks could include:
- Assist in numbering/alphabetizing grandstands and installing/removing signage.
- Assist in track conversion.
- Assist in installing/removing temporary walls.
- Provides support for all events hosted at the Indianapolis Motor Speedway.
- Other duties as assigned. Due to the unpredictable nature of being a multi-event facility, all employees of the Facilities Department may be required to occasionally help with responsibilities outside of their normal job description.
QUALIFICATIONS:
Supervisory Responsibilities
Education
- High School Graduate or GED required.
Experience/Skills
- Minimum 3 years’ experience in painting.
- Valid driver's license is required.
- Heavy Equipment certifications preferred (Boom Lift, Forklift, Scissor Lift, etc.).
- Must be comfortable working from heights of 30 feet via a (Aerial Platform, Ladders, Lifts, Scaffolding, etc.).
- Basic knowledge and use of Microsoft Office/Outlook.
- Innovative thinker and self-starter.
- Effective communication and people skills. Create and maintain relationships with other skilled trades.
- Possess adequate knowledge of hazardous materials and OSHA standards (Fall Protection is required) for the profession.
- Ability to understand and follow oral and written directions.
- Be open-minded and solution oriented.
- Punctuality is a must.
- Commitment to working with people from diverse backgrounds and commitment to cultural competency.
- Ability to uphold and consistently demonstrate the Penske Entertainment Standards.
Travel/Work Hours/Flexibility
- No travel required. Flexibility is key for this position.
- Must be able to work overtime; holidays, nights, and weekends are required based on the event schedule and workload.
- Typical hours for the Facilities Department are Monday through Friday, 7:15am-4:00pm; however, this will vary during the event season.
- Longer hours and weekends required for the Month of May and other major racing events.
- Penske Entertainment acknowledges that the need for flexibility varies across all companies/departments and is not best addressed by a one size fits all flexible work. policy. As such, the company encourages supervisors to work with their employees to leverage flexibility as needed to support a healthy balance.
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 position.
- Must be able to hear and see (distinguish basic colors and shades) in normal range with or without correction.
- Ability to bend, carry, climb, hear, kneel, lift (up to 50 pounds), pull, push, reach, sit, squat, stand, talk, walk, and write for long periods of time throughout the day.
- Must have the stamina to work long hours and must be willing to work an irregular schedule, which may require holidays, nights, and weekends.
- Frequent use of Aerial Platforms, Ladders, Lifts, and Scaffolding.
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.
While performing the duties of this job, the employee will frequently work outdoors, which requires physical stamina to endure the extreme cold, heat, rain, or wind. Work on-site may be dirty, dusty, muddy, and/or noisy. Carpenters may also have to work in confined spaces and at heights. The employee may be exposed to airborne particles, fumes, or hazardous materials. PPE will be required.
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 100% company match up to 5%, Paid Vacation, Personal & Sick Days, 12 Paid Holidays, Company Paid Life Insurance, Pet Insurance, Tuition Assistance, Short-Term & Long-Term Disability, Generous Paid Parental 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.
