Service Technician-I Columbus, OH

National Carwash Solutions; Columbus (OH); On-site; USD 42,000 - 54,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental coverage

Vision coverage

401(k) match

Paid time off

Job summary

National Carwash Solutions seeks an on-site Service Technician I to perform preventive maintenance and minor repairs on car wash equipment. You will learn core troubleshooting under supervision, emphasizing safety and accurate documentation.

Candidates should have a high school diploma and basic skills in mechanical, plumbing, and electrical work, with ability to travel daily and communicate effectively with customers. Competitive wages and benefits apply.

Qualifications

• High school diploma required.
• Demonstrable interest in mechanical, plumbing and electrical work.
• Ability to use basic math and writing skills.

Responsibilities

• Perform basic service work on equipment and accessories, including troubleshooting electrical, electronic, and mechanical issues.
• Assist in replacing, repairing, or adjusting parts and systems.
• Inspect and calibrate chemicals under supervision.
• Run equipment cycles to ensure basic function.
• Advise customers on service needs and part replacement.
• Maintain accurate work orders and time logs.
• Keep up-to-date with equipment changes through training.
• Maintain inventory of parts on service vehicles.
• Follow OSHA, EPA, and company safety policies.

Skills

Mechanical aptitude

Electrical knowledge

Plumbing basics

Math & writing

Customer service

Communication skills

Education

High school diploma

Tools

Multimeter

AC/DC power supply

Diagnostic tools

Job description

Description

National Carwash Solutions has grown over the past 45 years to become North America’s largest equipment, service, and cleaning solutions provider in the car wash industry. Our world-class brands are backed by the largest service network in the country with more than 300 dedicated service professionals and growing! Come join us for an extraordinary career in a high growth, team-oriented company!

The Gig…

The Service Technician l (FST) operates on-site to perform fundamental preventive maintenance and minor repairs on NCS vehicle wash equipment and accessories. They focus on learning core troubleshooting and maintenance procedures under direct supervision, with an emphasis on safe work practices and accurate documentation.

What You’ll Do…

• Perform basic service work on vehicle wash equipment and accessories, including fundamental troubleshooting of electrical, electronic, and mechanical problems to identify needed corrective action.
• Assist in replacing, repairing, or adjusting parts and systems as necessary.
• Inspect, calibrate, and check chemicals under supervision.
• Run equipment through "cycles" to ensure basic system functioning.
• Assist in advising customers of necessary service work and basic recommendations regarding replacement of worn or damaged parts.
• Inspect equipment to ensure proper function.
• Provide basic information to customers regarding proper operation and general maintenance of equipment.
• Develop and maintain good rapport with customers, striving to provide positive service.
• Deliver parts or supplies to customers when needed.
• Complete work orders, expense reports, and daily/weekly time logs accurately.
• Maintain up-to-date knowledge of equipment changes or modifications through training seminars, maintenance manuals, and service bulletins.
• Assist in maintaining proper inventory of parts on service vehicles.
• Comply with all service policies and procedures.
• Keep Service Manager informed of all problems or difficulties.
• Comply with all applicable OSHA, EPA, local regulatory laws, and company safety policies.
• Other job-related duties as assigned.

Qualifications

• High school diploma.
• Demonstrable interest and aptitude in mechanical, plumbing, and electrical work through school or hobby interests, including using meters and ACDC power supply.
• Ability to use basic math and writing skills.
• Clean driving record with no more than three (3) moving violations within the past 5 years; no more than two (2) preventable, at-fault accidents within the past 5 years.
• No impaired driving convictions within the past five (5) years and no charges currently pending.
• Ability to travel assigned geography daily.
• Ability to comprehend and interpret equipment, operating, and maintenance manuals and instructions.
• Ability to successfully work independently or within a team.
• Committed to customer satisfaction and ability to adapt/respond to different personalities.
• Basic computer skills and email communication.
• Excellent communication and organizational skills

Physical Requirements

• Ability to lift items of light to heavy weight, up to 75 lbs.
• Ability to intermittently and repeatedly bend, stoop, kneel, reach, twist, perform repetitive motions using hands to grasp, push, pull, or do fine manipulations, climb ladders, and stand for prolonged periods.
• Must have adequate sight to read blueprints and other engineering documents and/or work orders and other field service documents.

Qualified candidates may be considered for a Service Technician II or III position based on experience.

Grow your career supported by an energized and passionate team, professional development, training, flexibility and opportunities for advancement. We offer competitive wages and benefits including comprehensive health, dental and vision coverage, matching 401(k), paid time off and more.

Equal Opportunity Employer

National Carwash Solutions is a proud equal opportunity employer. We are a drug free, EEO employer committed to a diverse workforce. We will consider all qualified candidates regardless of race, color, national origin, sex age, marital status, personal appearance, sexual orientation, gender identity, family responsibilities, disability, education, political affiliation or veteran status.