Car Wash Field Technician

Socket.dev; Pottstown (Montgomery County); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Overtime Available

401(k) Match

Health Benefits/HSA

Vision & Dental Coverage

Life Insurance

Paid Vacation

Paid Sick Time

Employee Discount Program

Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

Job summary

LUV Car Wash is hiring a Maintenance Technician to service and maintain car wash equipment across a regional set of sites in the United States. You will perform preventive maintenance, troubleshoot issues, and assist with facility needs while ensuring safety standards are met.

You will work on mechanical and electrical systems, coordinate with the Operations team, and respond to emergencies during on-call hours. This role requires flexibility for overtime and off-hours work.

Qualifications

• Flexible work hours in case of emergency repairs.
• Opportunity to work overtime for on-call responses to emergency repair.
• If Twilight, the ability to consistently work 4pm to 1am.
• If Sunrise, the ability to consistently work 4am to 1pm.

Responsibilities

• Maintain mechanical and electrical car wash equipment at approximately 5-6 locations in an assigned region.
• Perform preventive maintenance on mechanical and electrical components in car wash systems.
• Troubleshoot faulty equipment and repair to normal operation (pumps, motors, hydraulics, conveyors, MCC, controllers).
• Assist Operations with facility work (concrete, plumbing, electrical, framing, signage, canopies).
• Order replacement parts as needed and manage stock to reduce downtime.
• Coordinate with Regional Service Manager, Dispatch, and Operations for scheduling.
• Inspect sites to complete preventive maintenance/repairs on hydraulic hoses, air compressors, and conveyor chains.
• Install or assist with installation of new carwash components when needed.
• Address and repair emergency breakdowns in a timely manner.
• Adhere to OSHA safety guidelines and LOTO procedures.

Job description

Description

Since launching in September 2021, LUV Car Wash has been on a mission — and we're just getting started. In under five years, we've grown close to 90 locations across six states (CA, NV, FL, GA, PA, and NJ), and we're not slowing down.

Our mission is to become a top car wash company by growing our people, creating and maintaining strong operations, and living a culture of continuous improvement. We live that out through our values: we get stuff done, we work as a team, we do the right thing, we have fun — and most importantly, we LUV what we do.

Benefits & Perks:

• Overtime Available — more opportunity to grow your paycheck
• 401(k) Match — we invest in your future
• Health Benefits/HSA
• Vision & Dental Coverage
• Life Insurance
• Paid Vacation
• Paid Sick Time
• Employee Discount Program
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

General Summary of Duties:

The Maintenance Technician will maintain the mechanical and electrical car wash equipment in an assigned region. Our Maintenance Technician will perform general preventive maintenance on all car wash components, repair, troubleshoot faulty equipment, facility repair and document site visits per LUV Car Wash policy.

Reports to

Director of Facilities Maintenance

FLSA Status

Non- Exempt

Physical Demands:

• Lift 25/50/80 pounds regularly.
• Move safely over uneven terrain or in confined spaces.
• See clearly and respond to dangerous situations.
• Safely climb ladders while carrying 40 pounds or more
• Work in extreme weather.
• Work in a wet environment and wear PPE correctly throughout the day.

Essential Functions:

• Maintain the mechanical and electrical systems at approximately 5-6 car washes in an assigned region.
• Perform occasional weekly, monthly, and annual scheduled preventive maintenance on mechanical and electrical components in car wash systems.
• Troubleshoot faulty equipment and make necessary repairs to normal operation, including but not limited to pumps, motors, hydraulics, tunnel equipment and electrical components of MCC, Controller and other electrical items.
• Help Operations team with select facility work such as concrete, plumbing, electrical, framing, appliance or ground repair. (E.g. saw cutting trench, install poly lines underground, fix signage, or install canopies)
• Occasionally Order necessary replacement parts and keep stock of necessary spare parts on hand to reduce Carwash downtime. Conduct Inventory of parts on truck and submit truck inspection report.
• Work with Regional Service Manager, Dispatch and Operations team to ensure proper scheduling of projects/repairs.
• Conduct site inspections to find or complete preventative maintenance/repairs on equipment such as hydraulic hose, air compressors, and conveyor chains.
• Install and/or assist with installation of new carwash components as needed.
• Address and repair emergency breakdowns in a timely manner.
• Adhere to OSHA guidance and safety protocols.
• LOTO compliance procedures.

Job holder must demonstrate current competencies applicable to the job position. Every employee is required to remain updated on company policies and affairs through appropriate sources, such as the internal employee website.

Requirements

• Flexible work hours in case of emergency repairs.
• Opportunity to work overtime for on-call responses to emergency repair.
• If Twilight, the ability to consistently work 4pm to 1am.
• If Sunrise, the ability to consistently work 4am to 1pm.