Maintenance Technician

Puremagic-Carwash; Knoxville (TN); On-site; USD 30,000 - 41,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental, Vision

401k with 4% match

PTO (up to 1 week)

Up to 8 weeks paid maternity leave

Company work truck

Steady growth opportunities

Job summary

MOJO in Knoxville, TN is hiring a Maintenance Technician to keep car wash sites running. This hands-on, field-focused role involves diagnosing and repairing equipment, working on motors, pumps, hydraulics, pneumatics, and controls, and tackling issues as they arise.

You’ll troubleshoot under pressure, own problems, and collaborate with site teams. The job offers a competitive hourly wage, benefits, and growth opportunities, plus a company work truck for on-site service.

Qualifications

• Strong mechanical aptitude with ability to disassemble and reassemble equipment.
• Basic electrical knowledge including low/high voltage and motor controls is a plus.
• Experience with hydraulics, pneumatics, or industrial equipment preferred.
• Welding experience is a plus but not required.
• Ability to troubleshoot under pressure and take ownership without prompting.

Responsibilities

• Diagnose and repair equipment issues in real time.
• Work on motors, pumps, hydraulics, pneumatics, electrical systems, and controls.
• Troubleshoot problems quickly and get sites back up and running.
• Handle maintenance and repairs from small fixes to major system work.

Skills

Strong mechanical aptitude

Basic electrical knowledge

Hydraulics/Pneumatics experience

Welding experience

Troubleshooting under pressure

Ownership/initiative

Job description

Description

Maintenance Technician (Field-Focused, Hands-On Role)

MOJO is building a team of car wash people who take pride in keeping things running.As a Maintenance Technician, your job is simple: Keep the car wash running. Fix what breaks. Prevent what you can.This is a hands-on, fast-paced role where you’ll be working on equipment daily—not sitting behind a screen. If you like solving problems, working with your hands, and seeing immediate results from your work, this role fits.

What You’ll Be Doing

Hands-On Maintenance & Repairs (Primary Focus)

• Diagnose and repair equipment issues in real time
• Work on motors, pumps, hydraulics, pneumatics, electrical systems, and controls
• Troubleshoot problems quickly and get sites back up and running
• Handle everything from small fixes to larger system repairs

Preventative Maintenance

• Perform routine service to keep equipment running smoothly
• Catch issues before they turn into downtime
• Follow simple, effective maintenance routines (not overcomplicated checklists)

Troubleshooting & Problem Solving

• Identify root causes—not just quick fixes
• Think on your feet when equipment goes down
• Make decisions in the field to keep operations moving

Team & Site Support

• Work closely with site teams to keep everything operational
• Communicate clearly about issues and next steps
• Step in where needed—this is a team-first environment

What This Job Feels Like

• You’re moving most of the day—this is not a sit-down role
• You’ll work indoors and outdoors, around active equipment
• Some days are smooth. Some days everything breaks at once
• You’ll leave the day knowing exactly what you fixed

What We’re Looking For

• Strong mechanical aptitude (you can take things apart and put them back together)
• Basic electrical knowledge (low/high voltage, motor controls is a plus)
• Experience with hydraulics, pneumatics, or industrial equipment preferred
• Welding experience is a plus, not required
• Able to troubleshoot under pressure without overthinking it
• Takes ownership—you don’t wait to be told what to do

Compensation & Benefits

• $22–30/hour
• Medical, Dental, Vision
• 401k with 4% match
• PTO (up to 1 week in first year)
• Up to 8 weeks paid maternity leave
• Company work truck
• Steady work with real growth opportunities

Physical Requirements

• Constant movement throughout the day
• Lifting up to 60LBS
• Bending, reaching, climbing, and working around equipment
• Comfortable working in a loud, active environment

Additional 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.