Maintenance Technician - MidWest

Priority Dispatch Corp.; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 64,180 - 114,180; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Vision insurance

Dental insurance

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 in Chicago seeks a Maintenance Technician to keep sites running at peak performance through expert troubleshooting, disciplined preventive maintenance, and a proactive mindset.

You will perform mechanical and electrical repairs, replace defective parts, document work orders in the CMMS, train site staff, and assist with new site launches, while supporting after-hours on-call needs.

Qualifications

• Demonstrated ability to troubleshoot mechanical, electrical, or hydraulic systems hands-on.
• Proactive mindset — you surface issues before they escalate and prioritize prevention over reaction.
• Strong documentation habits — you close work orders and update logs accurately every time.

Responsibilities

• Keep the operation running by performing mechanical and electrical repairs, replacing defective parts, aligning components, and using hand and power tools with precision and safety.
• Prevent before you repair by executing preventive maintenance proactively and anticipating failure points.
• Troubleshoot with curiosity by applying systematic problem-solving to electrical, hydraulic, and pneumatic systems.
• Document everything by closing out work orders, updating CMMS logs, and red-line drawings.

Skills

Troubleshooting

Mechanical

Electrical

Hydraulic systems

Preventive maintenance

Documentation

On-call

Travel between sites

Welding

CMMS

Tools

Hand tools

Power tools

Job description

# Maintenance Technician - MidWest220-Chicago - S Western Ave - Chicago, IL 60643## OverviewSalary Range$64,180.00 - $114,180.00 Salary/yearPosition TypeFull Time## Description**Level:** Technical | Salaried**Department:** Operations**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.**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 escalate 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