Senior Field Maintenance Leader – Multi-Site Car Wash

Waterway Carwash; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 90,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision insurance

Paid time off

Vehicle & mileage allowance

Annual bonus—based on market financial

Life insurance

Disability insurance

Employee assistance program

Free car washes

Job summary

Waterway Carwash is seeking a Senior Field Maintenance Manager to support four upcoming locations in the Northern Chicago area. The role oversees maintenance of car wash systems, safety compliance, preventative maintenance schedules, and renovations for existing sites and new builds.

The successful candidate will lead a hands-on maintenance team, manage costs, and collaborate with store management to ensure high-quality workmanship and reliable facility operations across multiple sites.

Qualifications

• Degree in a technical field OR a minimum of 5 years experience in a maintenance-related field.
• Experience with motor control and three-phase power systems.
• Valid driver’s license and acceptable driving record.
• Able to work a flexible full-time schedule of 45 hours/week with 9-hour shifts, one weekend and evening shift per week, on-call, and holidays as needed.
• Authorized to work in the United States without company sponsorship now or in the future.

Responsibilities

• Safety Leader – Act as a safety role model and expects the same from others.
• Install, inspect, and repair and operate equipment for the car wash, fuel systems, convenience stores, and facility.
• Supervise and manage technicians and provide leadership to other maintenance staff and store management.
• Assist store management in workplace safety, chemical applications, inventory, and equipment preventative maintenance.
• Load, unload, and place car wash chemicals, supplies and equipment.
• Monitor costs related to equipment, utilities, chemical use, parts use, and building/grounds maintenance.
• Maintain building and grounds, operate snow plow, forklift and lifts when needed.

Skills

Leadership

Problem solving

Communication

Safety leadership

Self-management

Education

Technical field degree

Tools

Electrical systems

Mechanical systems

Hydraulic systems

Pneumatic systems

Job description

Waterway Carwash is seeking a Senior Field Maintenance Manager to support four upcoming locations in the Northern Chicago area. The role oversees maintenance of car wash systems, safety compliance, preventative maintenance schedules, and renovations for existing sites and new builds.

The successful candidate will lead a hands-on maintenance team, manage costs, and collaborate with store management to ensure high-quality workmanship and reliable facility operations across multiple sites.