Field Maintenance Technician — Travel, Training & Growth

Tsunami Express Car Wash; Dayton (OH); On-site; USD 41,000 - 48,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health, dental, and vision insurance

Paid time off

Company vehicle

Training and professional development

Career growth within a rapidly growing

Job summary

Tsunami Express Car Wash is seeking a Maintenance Technician to keep our car-wash equipment operating safely and efficiently across multiple Midwest locations. This field-based role requires diagnosing and repairing complex systems, performing preventive maintenance, and coordinating with Operations to minimize downtime.

The ideal candidate has proven experience in industrial or equipment maintenance, proficiency in electrical, mechanical, welding, hydraulics, pneumatics, or plumbing, and a

Qualifications

• Proven experience in industrial, mechanical, facilities, or equipment maintenance.
• Car wash industry experience preferred but not required.
• Proficiency in at least three technical disciplines, including electrical, mechanical, welding, hydraulics, pneumatics, or plumbing.
• Strong troubleshooting and diagnostic abilities with a focus on root-cause analysis.
• Ability to work independently and manage multiple priorities across a geographic territory.
• Strong communication and organizational skills.
• Commitment to safety, quality, and operational excellence.
• Valid driver’s license and willingness to travel extensively.
• Flexibility to support rotating weekend coverage and urgent repair needs.

Responsibilities

• Own equipment reliability across your assigned locations.
• Prioritize and resolve maintenance issues to maximize uptime and site performance.
• Diagnose root causes and implement lasting repairs rather than temporary fixes.
• Install, maintain, troubleshoot, and repair car wash equipment including tunnels, conveyors, chemical delivery systems, and supporting infrastructure.
• Perform preventive maintenance and corrective repairs to reduce operational disruptions.
• Maintain equipment performance standards across all assigned sites.
• Execute maintenance and repair work orders accurately and on schedule.
• Document repairs, maintenance activities, and equipment history thoroughly.
• Identify recurring issues and recommend long-term solutions to improve reliability.
• Electrical systems (24V–480V), Mechanical systems, Welding, Plumbing support troubleshooting across equipment and operations.
• Assist with equipment installation, commissioning, and operational readiness for new locations.
• Partner with Operations teams to ensure equipment is functioning properly prior to opening.
• Train Site Managers on basic troubleshooting and preventive maintenance practices.
• Follow all safety policies, PPE requirements, and OSHA standards.

Skills

Troubleshooting

Electrical systems

Mechanical systems

Welding

Plumbing

Job description

Tsunami Express Car Wash is seeking a Maintenance Technician to keep our car-wash equipment operating safely and efficiently across multiple Midwest locations. This field-based role requires diagnosing and repairing complex systems, performing preventive maintenance, and coordinating with Operations to minimize downtime.

The ideal candidate has proven experience in industrial or equipment maintenance, proficiency in electrical, mechanical, welding, hydraulics, pneumatics, or plumbing, and a