Maintenance Technician - Gainesville Florida

Whistle Express Car Wash; North Carolina; On-site; USD 30,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

Whistle Express Car Wash in North Carolina is seeking a Maintenance Technician to maintain, repair, and troubleshoot building systems and equipment. The role includes conducting inspections, performing preventive maintenance, and responding to emergency requests. Ideal candidates will have a high school diploma or GED along with technical skills in mechanical, electrical, and plumbing systems, and must be able to work flexible hours as needed.

Qualifications

• Proficiency with hand/power tools and diagnostics.
• Strong ability to identify issues and find effective solutions.
• Crucial attention to detail for thorough inspections.

Responsibilities

• Diagnosing and fixing mechanical, electrical, and plumbing problems.
• Conducting routine checks and performing scheduled upkeep.
• Monitoring and maintaining HVAC and electrical systems.

Skills

Proficiency with hand/power tools

Diagnostics

Repair of various systems

Problem-solving

Attention to detail

Communication

Education

High school diploma/GED

Job description

The primary role of a Maintenance Technician involves maintaining, repairing, and troubleshooting building systems, machinery, and equipment to ensure safe, efficient operation, performing routine inspections, preventive tasks, and emergency fixes for electrical, plumbing, HVAC, and mechanical issues, and documenting all work to prevent downtime and uphold operational standards. In this position, you will need to use hand/power tools, diagnose faults, replace parts, and may specialize in areas like production machinery or facilities upkeep including the tunnels, vacuum lots and other requirements as needed.

Key Responsibilities

• Repairs & Troubleshooting: Diagnosing and fixing mechanical, electrical, and plumbing problems; repairing or replacing defective parts.
• Preventive Maintenance: Conducting routine checks, servicing equipment, and performing scheduled upkeep to prevent breakdowns.
• System Management: Monitoring and maintaining HVAC, electrical, and other building systems.
• Inspections: Regularly inspecting equipment and facilities to ensure safety and code compliance.
• Documentation: Keeping detailed records of maintenance activities and repairs.
• Emergency Response: Promptly responding to urgent maintenance requests.
• Inventory: Managing spare parts and tools.

Essential Skills & Qualifications

• Technical Skills: Proficiency with hand/power tools, diagnostics, and repair of various systems (mechanical, electrical, plumbing).
• Problem-Solving: Strong ability to identify issues and find effective solutions.
• Attention to Detail: Crucial for thorough inspections and accurate repairs.
• Physical Ability: Capable of physical tasks required for maintenance work.
• Communication: Effectively collaborating with teams and documenting work.
• Education: Often requires a high school diploma/GED, with relevant certifications or degrees beneficial.

Work Environment

• Can work in multiple locations across a geographic market.
• May involve regular shifts, evenings, weekends, or on-call duty for emergencies.