Maintenance Technician

Silverstar-Car-Wash-; Sioux Falls (SD); On-site; USD 34,000 - 41,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental, Vision

401k with 4% match

PTO

Maternity leave (up to 8 weeks)

Company work truck

Growth opportunities

Job summary

Silverstar-Car-Wash- is seeking a Maintenance Technician to keep our car wash sites running. This field-focused, hands-on role involves diagnosing and repairing equipment, performing preventative maintenance, and tackling issues with urgency and practicality.

You'll work on motors, pumps, hydraulics, pneumatics, and controls daily, often outdoors, with a team-first mindset and clear communication to site staff.

Qualifications

• Strong mechanical aptitude with the ability to disassemble and reassemble components.
• Basic electrical knowledge; motor controls a plus.
• Experience with hydraulics, pneumatics, or industrial equipment preferred.
• Welding experience is a plus, not required.
• Ability to troubleshoot under pressure and take ownership of tasks.

Responsibilities

• Hands-on maintenance and repairs at car wash sites (primary focus).
• Diagnose and repair equipment issues in real time.
• Work on motors, pumps, hydraulics, pneumatics, electrical systems, and controls.
• Troubleshoot problems quickly and keep sites up and running.
• Perform preventative maintenance and routine service.
• Identify root causes and implement effective fixes.
• Collaborate with site teams and communicate next steps.

Skills

Mechanical aptitude

Electrical basics

Hydraulics & pneumatics

Industrial equipment familiarity

Welding experience a plus

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

• $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.