Maintenance Technician

About the role

At El Car Wash, uptime is everything — and you're the reason it happens. As a Maintenance Technician, you keep our sites running at peak performance through expert troubleshooting, disciplined preventive maintenance, and a proactive mindset that catches problems before they ever cause downtime. You take pride in doing the job right the first time, every time.

Responsibilities

• Keep the operation running - Perform mechanical and electrical repairs, replace defective parts, align components, and use hand and power tools with precision and safety.
• Prevent before you repair - Execute preventive maintenance proactively — you anticipate failure points before they become outages.
• Troubleshoot with curiosity - Apply systematic problem-solving to electrical, hydraulic, and pneumatic systems. You understand how things work — and you use that understanding to find better solutions.
• Document everything - Close out work orders, update CMMS logs accurately, and red-line drawings. Your documentation protects the sites after you leave.
• Elevate the team - Train site staff on proper operation, preventive maintenance, and repair techniques. You share what you know.
• Support site launches - Assist with new site installations and equipment launches for smooth start-up and optimal performance.
• Stay available - Respond to after-hours emergencies and on-call needs — when the site needs you, you show up.

Competencies

• Job Knowledge & Technical Proficiency — Understands job responsibilities, products, and tools needed to perform work accurately.
• Problem-Solving — Addresses routine challenges, makes sound day-to-day decisions, and asks for help when needed.
• Safety & Compliance — Follows safety procedures, uses equipment correctly, and speaks up about hazards.
• Drives Results — Completes tasks reliably, stays focused on priorities, and takes responsibility for individual performance — tasks are done fully and correctly.
• Team Collaboration — Works well with teammates, communicates openly, and contributes to a supportive team environment.
• Customer-Centric Approach — Demonstrates positive customer interactions, listens actively, and follows service standards to create a great customer experience.

About El Car Wash

Fast-growing, people-first, and committed to operational excellence — El Car Wash is where your technical skills keep the experience running. Founded in 2011, Florida's #1 express car wash. Your work is felt by every customer, every day.

Benefits

• Full comprehensive benefits (Health, Vision, Dental)
• 401(k) with 4% match
• Paid time off
• Parental leave (maternity & paternity)
• Tuition reimbursement
• Pet insurance
• Mental health days
• On-the-job training and real career growth
• FREE car washes

Qualifications

• Demonstrated ability to troubleshoot mechanical, electrical, or hydraulic systems hands-on
• Proactive mindset — you surface issues before they escalate and prioritize prevention over reaction
• Strong documentation habits — you close work orders and update logs accurately every time
• Comfortable using hand and power tools safely and accurately
• Reliable and responsive — available for on-call and after-hours emergencies
• Willingness to travel between sites as needed
• Experience with 3-phase motors, PLCs, VFDs, or relay logic is a strong plus
• CMMS background is a plus
• Ability to weld, fabricate, or dismantle equipment is a plus
• Valid driver's license required