Carwash Maintenance Technician

Jobtailor; Joliet (IL); On-site; USD 42,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Jobtailor is seeking a maintenance technician to service car wash equipment and facility systems across an assigned territory in the Joliet, IL area. The role emphasizes preventative maintenance, diagnostics, and timely repairs to maximize uptime.

The ideal candidate has 3+ years in maintenance, with experience in mechanical, electrical, plumbing, hydraulic, and water treatment systems, plus a valid driver's license for district travel.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED is required.
• Three (3) years of maintenance experience required.
• Experience with industrial, commercial, manufacturing, or service equipment preferred.
• Experience with tunnel car wash equipment strongly preferred.

Responsibilities

• Performs preventative maintenance, diagnostics, troubleshooting, and repairs on car wash equipment and facility systems within an assigned territory.
• Maintains operational uptime through safe, efficient service of mechanical, electrical, plumbing, hydraulic, pneumatic, water treatment, and chemical delivery systems.
• Troubleshoot and repair mechanical, electrical, hydraulic, pneumatic, plumbing, and chemical delivery systems.
• Install, maintain, and replace conveyors, pumps, motors, blowers, dryers, water treatment equipment, and related components.
• Support equipment installations, upgrades, and emergency service calls.
• Travel throughout an assigned district using a company vehicle.
• Prioritize preventative maintenance and service requests to minimize downtime.
• Maintain company vehicles, tools, and equipment.
• Follow OSHA regulations, company safety standards, and lockout/tagout procedures.
• Document work performed, labor, and parts used through the work order system.
• Communicate repair status with supervisors, site personnel, vendors, and support teams.
• Participate in on-call rotations and other duties as assigned.

Skills

Preventative Maintenance

Diagnostics

Troubleshooting

Repair

Installation

Mechanical Systems

Electrical Systems

Plumbing Systems

Chemical Delivery Systems

Water Treatment Systems

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Technical training

Tools

Work Order System

Job description

• Performs preventative maintenance, diagnostics, troubleshooting, and repairs on car wash equipment and facility systems within an assigned territory.


• Maintains operational uptime through safe, efficient service of mechanical, electrical, plumbing, hydraulic, pneumatic, water treatment, and chemical delivery systems.


• Troubleshoot and repair mechanical, electrical, hydraulic, pneumatic, plumbing, and chemical delivery systems.


• Install, maintain, and replace conveyors, pumps, motors, blowers, dryers, water treatment equipment, and related components.


• Support equipment installations, upgrades, and emergency service calls.


• Travel throughout an assigned district using a company vehicle.


• Prioritize preventative maintenance and service requests to minimize downtime.


• Maintain company vehicles, tools, and equipment.


• Follow OSHA regulations, company safety standards, and lockout/tagout procedures.


• Document work performed, labor, and parts used through the work order system.


• Communicate repair status with supervisors, site personnel, vendors, and support teams.


• Participate in on-call rotations and other duties as assigned.

Requirements

• High school diploma or GED required; technical training preferred.


• Three (3) years of maintenance experience required.


• Experience with industrial, commercial, manufacturing, or service equipment preferred.


• Experience with tunnel car wash equipment strongly preferred.


• Valid driver's license with acceptable driving record.


• Ability to pass required background, drug, and motor vehicle screenings.


• Ability to work flexible schedules, including emergency call-outs.


• Strong mechanical and electrical troubleshooting skills.


• Ability to read wiring diagrams and schematics.


• Working knowledge of hydraulic, pneumatic, plumbing, water treatment, and chemical systems.


• Strong problem-solving, communication, and organizational skills.


• Ability to work independently and manage multiple priorities.


• Basic computer proficiency for work order management.

Core Competencies

Demonstrates expertise in troubleshooting and repairing mechanical, electrical, hydraulic, pneumatic, plumbing, and chemical delivery systems, with a strong focus on preventative maintenance and operational uptime. Proficient in reading wiring diagrams and schematics, while adhering to safety regulations and effective communication with team members and vendors.

Highest-signal resume keywords

• Mechanical Troubleshooting


• Electrical Troubleshooting


• Preventative Maintenance


• Hydraulic Systems Knowledge


• Pneumatic Systems Knowledge

ATS Optimization Keywords

Hard Skills

• Preventative Maintenance


• Diagnostics


• Troubleshooting


• Repair


• Installation


• Mechanical Systems


• Electrical Systems


• Plumbing Systems


• Chemical Delivery Systems


• Water Treatment Systems

Soft Skills

• Problem-Solving


• Communication


• Organizational Skills


• Independence


• Time Management

Certifications & Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED


• Valid Driver's License

Industry Keywords

• Car Wash Equipment


• Industrial Equipment


• Commercial Equipment


• Manufacturing Equipment


• Service Equipment


• OSHA Regulations


• Lockout/Tagout Procedures

Tools & Technologies

• Work Order System


• Company Vehicle