Equipment Technician

Executive Leadership Solutions; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits

401(k) with match

Paid time off

Parental leave

Tuition reimbursement

Pet insurance

Mental health days

On-the-job training

Free car washes

Job summary

Executive Leadership Solutions is seeking an Equipment Technician for car wash sites in Chicago, IL. You will perform mechanical and electrical repairs, conduct preventive maintenance, and troubleshoot systems to minimize downtime. Document activities in CMMS and support site launches.

Must have 5+ years of car wash equipment experience with the ability to travel between sites and respond to after-hours emergencies. Valid driver’s license required.

Qualifications

• Proven ability to troubleshoot mechanical, electrical, or hydraulic systems hands-on.
• Experience with preventive maintenance and documenting work.
• Comfortable using hand and power tools safely.
• Willingness to travel between sites as needed.
• Available for on-call and after-hours emergencies.

Responsibilities

• Keep the operation running by performing mechanical and electrical repairs and replacements.
• Execute preventive maintenance proactively to prevent outages.
• Troubleshoot electrical, hydraulic, and pneumatic systems with systematic problem-solving.
• Close out work orders, update CMMS logs, and red-line drawings.
• Train site staff on operation, maintenance, and repair techniques.
• Assist with new site installations and equipment launches.

Skills

Troubleshooting

Preventive maintenance

Documentation

On-call readiness

Welding

Tools

CMMS

3-phase motors

PLCs/VFDs

Relays logic

Welding equipment

Job description

As an Equipment 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.

Equipment Technician - for Car Wash

As an Equipment 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. Reactive-only isn't good enough here.
• 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.

Requirements

• 5+ years of car wash equipment experience and knowledge
• Demonstrated ability to troubleshoot mechanical, electrical, or hydraulic systems hands-on
• Proactive mindset — you surface issues before they elevate 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

Benefits

• Full comprehensive benefits (Health, Vision, Dental)
• 401(k) with 4% match — yes, free money
• 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