Maintenance Director

Finish Line Car Wash; Paducah (KY); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Finish Line Car Wash is seeking a Maintenance Director to lead field-first maintenance across multiple sites in Kentucky. This role focuses on uptime, wash quality, and building a capable field team while working closely with Operations to implement practical maintenance programs.

The ideal candidate combines strong mechanical and electrical troubleshooting with hands-on leadership, a safety-first mindset, and the ability to balance execution, training, and strategic planning.

Qualifications

• Extensive hands-on maintenance and troubleshooting across mechanical/electrical systems.
• Proven track record training field technicians and building capability.
• Experience with conveyors, pumps, motors, hydraulics or similar systems.
• Strong ownership mindset with ability to balance execution, people development and planning.
• Safety-focused leader, ensuring PPE and compliant field practices.

Responsibilities

• Lead field-based training and develop techs in real time.
• Diagnose and repair equipment in the moment to maximize uptime.
• Identify root causes and implement permanent fixes.
• Collaborate with Operations to train sites on maintenance basics.
• Develop preventative maintenance routines to reduce downtime.
• Partner with leadership on improvements to drive ROI.

Skills

mechanical troubleshooting

electrical troubleshooting

train technicians

hands-on work daily

ownership mindset

systems experience

Job description

Description

Maintenance Director (Field-Focused Leadership Role)

The Maintenance Director is a hands-on, field-first leader responsible for driving equipment uptime, wash quality, and team capability across a region.

This role is built around:

• 40% Training & Development
• 40% Hands-On Maintenance
• 20% Strategy & Planning

This is not a desk job. You will spend the majority of your time in the field—working on equipment, developing your team, and improving how maintenance gets done.

What You’ll Own

Training & Team Development (40%)

Lead from the field by training techs in real-time on equipment, troubleshooting, and best practices

Build capability across your team—turn average techs into strong performers

Partner with Operations to train site teams on preventative maintenance and basic troubleshooting

Reinforce standards through hands-on coaching, not just meetings

Help develop and improve training programs that actually stick

Hands-On Maintenance & Field Execution (40%)

Work directly on equipment alongside your team—diagnosing and fixing issues in real time

Troubleshoot mechanical, electrical, pneumatic, and chemical systems

Drive maximum uptime and wash quality across all sites

Identify root causes of recurring issues and implement permanent fixes

Set the standard for urgency, quality, and execution in the field

Strategy & Planning (20%)

Build simple, effective preventative maintenance routines that reduce downtime

Use tools like MaintainX to support execution, tracking, and accountability

Prioritize resources, parts, and labor across your region

Partner with leadership on improvements that drive efficiency and ROI

Continuously look for ways to improve systems, not just fix problems

Operations Partnership

Work closely with General Managers and Operations Leaders to keep sites running at peak performance

Prioritize repairs that directly impact the guest experience

Ensure alignment between maintenance and operations—one team, one wash

Safety & Accountability

Lead safety from the front—proper procedures, PPE, and clean work environments

Identify risks early and take action immediately

Ensure compliance with all company and regulatory standards

What We’re Looking For

Strong mechanical and electrical troubleshooting experience (industrial, automotive, or similar)

Proven ability to train and develop others in the field

Comfortable working with your hands, tools, and equipment daily

Experience with conveyors, pumps, motors, hydraulics, or similar systems preferred

High ownership mindset—you take action and solve problems quickly

Able to balance execution, people development, and planning without overcomplicating things

What Success Looks Like

Equipment is running consistently with minimal downtime

Your team is stronger, more capable, and improving week over week

Sites deliver a clean, dry, and shiny car

Requirements

All candidates considered for this position must submit a valid driver's license and successfully pass a company insurance review authorizing them to operate fleet vehicles. Insurance approval is required prior to the start date