Maintenance Technician

El Car Wash; Miami (FL); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits

401(k) with 4% match

Paid time off

Parental leave

Tuition reimbursement

Pet insurance

Mental health days

On‑the‑job training

Free car washes

Job summary

El Car Wash is seeking a Maintenance Technician to keep sites running at peak performance. You will troubleshoot mechanical, electrical, and hydraulic systems, perform preventive maintenance, and document all work thoroughly.

You’ll also train site staff and assist with new site launches to ensure smooth operation. Based in Florida with on‑site responsibilities, this role requires hands‑on skills, safety focus, and willingness to travel between sites as needed.

Qualifications

• Ability to troubleshoot mechanical, electrical, or hydraulic systems hands‑on.
• Proactive mindset—prevents outages and prioritizes maintenance.
• Strong documentation habits—update logs and close work orders accurately.
• Comfort using hand and power tools safely.
• Reliable for on‑call and after‑hours emergencies.
• Willingness to travel between sites as needed.
• Experience with 3‑phase motors, PLCs or VFDs is a plus.
• CMMS background is a plus.
• Ability to weld, fabricate or dismantle equipment is a plus.
• Valid driver's license required.

Responsibilities

• Keep the operation running by performing mechanical and electrical repairs and replacing defective parts.
• Execute preventive maintenance proactively to prevent outages.
• Troubleshoot electrical, hydraulic, and pneumatic systems with a systematic approach.
• Document work orders, update CMMS logs, and red‑line drawings.
• Train site staff on operation, preventive maintenance, and repair techniques.
• Support site launches and new equipment installations for smooth start‑up.
• Be available for after‑hours emergencies and on‑call needs.

Skills

Troubleshooting

Mechanical

Electrical

Hydraulic

Preventive maintenance

Documentation

Safety procedures

On-call

Welding

Fabrication

PLCs/VFDs

Driver's license

Tools

CMMS

Job description

THE ROLE

At El Car Wash, uptime is everything — and you're the reason it happens. As a Maintenance Technician, you keep our sites running at peak performance through expert troubleshooting, disciplined preventive maintenance, and a proactive mindset that catches problems before they ever cause downtime. You take pride in doing the job right the first time, every time.

Level

Technical | Salaried

Department

Operations

What You'll Own

• Keep the operation running – Perform mechanical and electrical repairs, replace defective parts, align components, and use hand and power tools with precision and safety.
• Prevent before you repair – Execute preventive maintenance proactively — you anticipate failure points before they become outages. Reactive-only isn't good enough here.
• Troubleshoot with curiosity – Apply systematic problem-solving to electrical, hydraulic, and pneumatic systems. You understand how things work — and you use that understanding to find better solutions.
• Document everything – Close out work orders, update CMMS logs accurately, and red‑line drawings. Your documentation protects the sites after you leave.
• Elevate the team – Train site staff on proper operation, preventive maintenance, and repair techniques. You share what you know.
• Support site launches – Assist with new site installations and equipment launches for smooth start‑up and optimal performance.
• Stay available – Respond to after‑hours emergencies and on‑call needs — when the site needs you, you show up.

How You Show Up – ECW Competencies

• Job Knowledge & Technical Proficiency – Understands job responsibilities, products, and tools needed to perform work accurately.
• Problem‑Solving – Addresses routine challenges, makes sound day‑to‑day decisions, and asks for help when needed.
• Safety & Compliance – Follows safety procedures, uses equipment correctly, and speaks up about hazards.
• Drives Results – Completes tasks reliably, stays focused on priorities, and takes responsibility for individual performance — tasks are done fully and correctly.
• Team Collaboration – Works well with teammates, communicates openly, and contributes to a supportive team environment.
• Customer‑Centric Approach – Demonstrates positive customer interactions, listens actively, and follows service standards to create a great customer experience.

Why El Car Wash

Fast‑growing, people‑first, and committed to operational excellence — El Car Wash is where your technical skills keep the experience running. Founded in 2011, Florida's #1 express car wash. Your work is felt by every customer, every day.

What You'll Get

• Full comprehensive benefits (Health, Vision, Dental)
• 401(k) with 4% match – yes, free money
• Paid time off
• Parental leave (maternity & paternity)
• Tuition reimbursement
• Pet insurance
• Mental health days
• On‑the‑job training and real career growth
• FREE car washes

Qualifications

WHAT YOU BRING

• Demonstrated ability to troubleshoot mechanical, electrical, or hydraulic systems hands‑on
• Proactive mindset — you surface issues before they escape and prioritize prevention over reaction
• Strong documentation habits — you close work orders and update logs accurately every time
• Comfortable using hand and power tools safely and accurately
• Reliable and responsive — available for on‑call and after‑hours emergencies
• Willingness to travel between sites as needed
• Experience with 3‑phase motors, PLCs, VFDs, or relay logic is a strong plus
• CMMS background is a plus
• Ability to weld, fabricate, or dismantle equipment is a plus
• Valid driver's license required