Carwash Maintenance Technician - Champaign IL

Circle K Stores Inc.; Alton (IL); On-site; USD 34,000 - 41,000; Full time

Job summary

Circle K Stores Inc. seeks a maintenance technician to perform preventative maintenance, diagnostics, and repairs on car wash equipment and facility systems within an assigned territory in Illinois.

The role involves traveling to multiple locations, reading wiring diagrams, and troubleshooting mechanical and electrical systems to keep operations up and running. The technician will install and maintain conveyors, pumps, motors, and water treatment equipment, handle on-call duties, document work

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required; technical training preferred.
• Three years of maintenance experience required.
• Experience with industrial, commercial, manufacturing, or service equipment preferred.
• Experience with tunnel car wash equipment strongly preferred.

Responsibilities

• Perform preventative maintenance, diagnostics, and repairs on car wash equipment and facility 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

Mechanical troubleshooting

Electrical troubleshooting

Wiring diagrams

Hydraulic systems

Pneumatic systems

Water treatment

Chemical delivery

Problem solving

Communication

Organizational skills

Independent work

Education

High school diploma or GED

Technical training preferred

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.

*Responsible for multiple locations in ChampaignIL

Essential Duties & Responsibilities

Maintenance & Repair

• Perform preventative maintenance, inspections, diagnostics, and repairs on car wash equipment and facility 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.

District Management

• Travel throughout an assigned district using a company vehicle.

• Prioritize preventative maintenance and service requests to minimize downtime.

• Maintain company vehicles, tools, and equipment.

Safety & Administration

• 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.

Minimum Qualifications

Education & Experience

• 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.

Licenses & Requirements

• 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.

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities

• 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.

Physical Requirements & Work Environment

• Lift up to 100 pounds.

• Climb ladders and work at heights.

• Frequently stand, walk, bend,, stoop, lift, and reach.

• Work indoors and outdoors in varying weather conditions.

• Regular exposure to water, chemicals, moving machinery, and moderate noise.

Pay Range: $25.00 - $30.00

This Job Description may change periodically as required by business necessity, with or without advance notice to employees.

JOB DESCRIPTION ACKNOWLEDGMENT

This Job Description indicates the general nature and level of work to be performed in this position and it is not intended to contain or be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all the duties, responsibilities, functions and qualifications required of the position. The incumbent may be asked to perform other duties and will be evaluated, in part, on performance of the tasks listed in this job description. As with all positions, the responsibilities and duties of this position may change. The Company reserves the right to revise this Job Description at any time with or without notice. This Job Description does not constitute a contract for employment and either the incumbent or the Company may terminate employment at any time, for any reason, with or without notice.

Circle K is an Equal Opportunity Employer. The Company complies with the Americans with Disabilities Act (the ADA) and all state and local disability laws. Applicants with disabilities may be entitled to a reasonable accommodation under the terms of the ADA and certain state or local laws as long as it does not impose an undue hardship on the Company. Please inform the Company’s Human Resources Representative if you need assistance completing any forms or to otherwise participate in the application process.

Circle K is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

The Company complies with the Americans with Disabilities Act (the ADA) and all state and local disability laws. Applicants with disabilities may be entitled to a reasonable accommodation under the terms of the ADA and certain state or local laws as long as it does not impose an undue hardship on the Company. Please inform the Company’s Human Resources Representative if you need assistance completing any forms or to otherwise participate in the application process.