Maintenance Technician

PureMagic Car Wash; Knoxville, Northern (TN, KY); Hybrid; USD 34,000 - 41,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

401k with match

Paid time off

Maternity leave

Company work truck

Growth opportunities

Job summary

MOJO is seeking a Maintenance Technician to keep car wash equipment running in a fast-paced, field-focused role in Knoxville. This hands-on position emphasizes fixing what breaks, preventing downtime, and delivering immediate, real-world results.

You’ll diagnose and repair motors, pumps, hydraulics and controls, perform routine maintenance, troubleshoot under pressure, and collaborate with site teams to keep operations moving smoothly in varied environments.

Qualifications

• Strong mechanical aptitude and ability to disassemble and reassemble components.
• Basic electrical knowledge including motor controls (low/high voltage) is a plus.
• Experience with hydraulics, pneumatics, or industrial equipment is preferred.
• Welding experience is a plus, not required.

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 everything from small fixes to larger system repairs.
• Troubleshoot under pressure and make field-based decisions to keep operations moving.

Skills

Mechanical aptitude

Electrical knowledge

Hydraulics/pneumatics

Welding experience

Troubleshooting under pressure

Ownership mindset

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

• $25-30/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.