Maintenance Tech - Bakersfield, CA

Mister Car Wash, Inc.; Bakersfield (CA); Hybrid; USD 52,000 - 70,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Company vehicle

Monthly phone stipend

401(k) with company match

Medical, dental, vision benefits

Daily pay options

Job summary

Mister Car Wash, Inc. is hiring a Maintenance Technician I in Bakersfield, CA. You will maintain and repair industrial car wash equipment, drawing on electrical, mechanical, hydraulics, and plumbing skills.

The role involves travel across markets in a company-provided vehicle to service sites and install new equipment. Ideal candidates have 2+ years in industrial maintenance, strong troubleshooting ability, and flexibility for nights/weekends.

Qualifications

• 2+ years in industrial or production maintenance, breakdown experience preferred.
• Electrical experience including 3-phase high-voltage and low-voltage systems.

Responsibilities

• Apply electrical, mechanical, hydraulic, plumbing, pneumatic and troubleshooting skills to keep equipment performing at its best.
• Perform installation, preventative maintenance, and repairs on industrial car wash equipment.
• Diagnose and repair low- and high-voltage electrical systems, including control wiring and 3-phase power.
• Travel across your market in a company-provided vehicle to complete scheduled maintenance and respond to urgent repairs.
• Minimize downtime by responding quickly to breakdowns and equipment failures.
• Partner with regional teams on new equipment installations and technology rollouts.
• Build strong relationships with teammates who count on your technical expertise.
• Take pride in maintaining safe, efficient, and fully operational locations reflecting our commitment to excellence.
• Take advantage of travel opportunities that expose you to new equipment and best practices across locations.

Skills

Electrical

Mechanical

Hydraulics

Welding

Pneumatics

Plumbing

Troubleshooting

Job description

Schedule: Sunday - Thursday, 2:00 PM to 11:30 PM. Flexibility in hours may be required based on business needs.

From Technician to Trusted Expert - Start Here

Mister Car Wash isn’t just keeping up with a fast-growing industry—we’re leading it. As the nation’s largest and fastest-expanding car wash brand, we’re transforming car care from the ground up. Behind every great wash is a team of skilled technicians, cutting‑edge equipment, and a culture built on teamwork, ownership, development, and pride. We care about doing things right, we work hard, and we have fun along the way.

As aMaintenance Technician I, you’ll be part of a tight-knit team that relies on your expertise to keep our sites running safely and efficiently. You’ll grow your skills, take ownership of your craft, and help deliver an experience our customers can be proud of.

Jump into a hands‑on role where no two days are the same. As a Maintenance Technician I, you’ll:

• Apply your electrical, mechanical, hydraulic, plumbing, pneumatic, and troubleshooting skills to keep equipment performing at its best
• Perform installation, preventative maintenance, and repairs on industrial car wash equipment
• Diagnose and repair low- and high-voltage electrical systems, including control wiring and 3‑phase power
• Travel across your market, in your company provided vehicle, to complete scheduled maintenance and respond to urgent repairs
• Minimize downtime by responding quickly to breakdowns and equipment failures
• Partner with regional teams on new equipment installations and technology rollouts
• Build strong relationships with teammates who count on your technical expertise
• Take pride in maintaining safe, efficient, and fully operational locations that reflect our commitment to excellence
• Take advantage of travel opportunities that expose you to new equipment, emerging technology, and best practices across multiple locations—accelerating your technical growth and industry knowledge

You’re driven, hands‑on, and ready to be part of a team that gets things done. Ideally, you have:

• 2+ years of experience in industrial or production maintenance (breakdown experience preferred)
• Electrical experience, including exposure to:
  • 3-phase high-voltage systems
  • Low-voltage systems
  • AC/DC electrical systems
  • Control wiring and powered equipment
  • VFD and PLC troubleshooting (preferred)
• Solid skills in at least four of the following areas:
  • Electrical
  • Mechanical
  • Hydraulics
  • Welding
  • Pneumatics
  • Plumbing
• Strong troubleshooting and problem-solving skills
• Ability to multitask and respond quickly in fast-paced environments
• Flexible availability, including nights, weekends, and on-call hours
• Willingness to work outdoors in all weather conditions
• Physical capability to perform the job (lift up to 75 lbs., bend, crawl, and climb ladders)
• A valid driver’s license with a clean driving record (required upon hire)

Why Join Mister?

• Join a winning team built on our core values: We Care, We Work Hard, and We Have Fun. You’ll feel it in every wave, every wash, every interaction.
• Competitive paywith consistent hours and overtime potential
• Generous PTOfrom day one
• Accelerate your career with clear career paths and endless growth opportunities with a national employer
• Acompany vehiclefully stocked with tools and parts
• Monthly phone stipend
• Exceptional benefits including medical, dental, vision, paid parental leave, and a 401(k) with company match
• Daily pay options