Junior Service Tech: Grow to Senior Technician

Paylocity; Denver, Northern (CO, KY); Hybrid; USD 42,000 - 62,000; Full time

Job summary

Autowash is seeking a Junior Service Technician to support site uptime across our car wash locations. You will handle routine repairs, perform preventive maintenance, and document work clearly for the team.

You’ll build hands-on expertise in pumps, sensors, and water systems, work under mentorship, and grow toward Senior Technician status through progressively challenging tasks and safety training.

Qualifications

• 1-3 years in a maintenance, industrial, or mechanical field; car wash experience preferred but not required.
• Mechanical/electrical aptitude; familiar with wiring, pneumatics, hydraulics, and water systems.
• Strong documentation and communication habits.
• Certifications: Autowash maintenance and chemical safety certifications to be completed or held.
• Reliable, solutions-minded and coachable with a desire to grow into Senior Technician.

Responsibilities

• Independently resolve low to mid-level service tickets involving pumps, motors, sensors, and basic controls.
• Perform preventive maintenance and report long-term issues or site trends.
• Calibrate chemical flow rates and adjust water systems to meet standard performance metrics.
• Use diagnostic tools and software to identify mechanical or electrical issues.
• Communicate with Operations staff to understand symptoms and define next steps.
• Escalate complex issues and assist Senior Technicians with major repairs or installations.
• Record service tickets in MaintainX with complete descriptions, parts used, and resolution notes.
• Track recurring issues and notify management of patterns that may impact uptime.
• Communicate with warehouse and parts team to ensure accurate tools and inventory.
• Continue developing expertise across multiple car wash systems and site types.
• Shadow Senior Technicians for high-level repairs or system upgrades.
• Participate in safety, chemical handling, and SOP certification programs.

Skills

Mechanical/electrical aptitude

Wiring & hydraulics

Documentation & communication

Job description

Autowash is seeking a Junior Service Technician to support site uptime across our car wash locations. You will handle routine repairs, perform preventive maintenance, and document work clearly for the team.

You’ll build hands-on expertise in pumps, sensors, and water systems, work under mentorship, and grow toward Senior Technician status through progressively challenging tasks and safety training.