Sr. Maintenance Supervisor

Whistle Express Car Wash; Charlotte (NC); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Travel opportunities

Job summary

Whistle Express Car Wash is seeking a Sr. Maintenance Supervisor to lead Technicians across multiple locations in a fast-paced car wash environment. You will diagnose and repair mechanical, electrical, and plumbing systems, coach teams, and ensure preventive maintenance is completed to standard.

In this hands-on leadership role, you will travel regularly, stay in front of downtime risks, and collaborate with site and market leaders to keep sites open, safe, and operating smoothly.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED is required; trade/technical certifications are helpful.
• Hands-on experience with mechanical, electrical, and plumbing systems is essential.
• Ability to lead, coach, and schedule technicians across multiple sites.

Responsibilities

• Lead and support Maintenance Technicians across multiple sites within an assigned market.
• Prioritize repair requests based on safety, guest impact, and downtime.
• Diagnose and support resolution of equipment issues including mechanical, electrical, plumbing, and conveyors.

Skills

Maintenance experience

Electrical troubleshooting

Mechanical troubleshooting

Team leadership

Safety compliance

Repair documentation

Communication

Education

High school diploma or GED

Trade certifications (helpful)

Tools

Hand tools

Power tools

Diagnostic equipment

Job description

The equipment that runs a Whistle Express site is complex, constantly moving, and critical to the guest experience. As a Sr. Maintenance Supervisor, you are responsible for making sure that equipment stays reliable across an assigned market. You lead Maintenance Technicians, prioritize the work that matters most, and help sites stay open, safe, and operating at standard.This is a hands-on leadership role. You are not just assigning work from a distance. You are in the field, coaching technicians, inspecting repairs, supporting difficult troubleshooting, and making sure preventive maintenance is completed the right way. When equipment issues create risk for downtime, safety, or guest experience, you help bring structure, urgency, and follow-through.Key ResponsibilitiesLead and support Maintenance Technicians across multiple sites within an assigned market.Prioritize repair requests based on safety, guest impact, site downtime, and operational need.Diagnose and support resolution of mechanical, electrical, plumbing, chemical, conveyor, vacuum, and wash tunnel equipment issues.Ensure preventive maintenance is completed on time, documented accurately, and performed to standard.Conduct site visits, field audits, and quality checks to verify repair quality and equipment condition.Coach technicians in troubleshooting, repair standards, safety practices, and proper use of tools and parts.Partner with site and market leaders to communicate equipment status, downtime risks, repair timelines, and follow-up needs.Manage parts, tools, vendor coordination, and market-level inventory needs to support timely repairs.Respond to urgent maintenance issues and serve as an escalation point for extended downtime or complex repairs.Support new site openings, equipment installations, and market-level maintenance initiatives.Essential Skills & QualificationsStrong hands-on maintenance experience with mechanical, electrical, plumbing, and equipment troubleshooting.Experience working with hand tools, power tools, diagnostic processes, and repair documentation.Ability to lead, coach, schedule, and support technicians across multiple locations.Strong problem-solving skills with the ability to diagnose issues quickly and determine practical solutions.High attention to detail, especially in inspections, preventive maintenance, safety checks, and repair quality.Clear communication skills and ability to partner effectively with site leaders, market leaders, vendors, and technicians.Ability to work independently, manage priorities, and follow through in a fast-paced field environment.High school diploma or GED required; relevant trade, technical, or equipment certifications are helpful.Valid driver’s license and ability to travel regularly across an assigned geographic market.Work EnvironmentWorks across multiple Whistle Express locations within an assigned market.Regularly works in active car wash environments with moving equipment, water, chemicals, vehicles, and varying weather conditions.May require evenings, weekends, or on-call response based on business needs or emergency repairs.Requires physical work including standing, walking, bending, lifting, climbing, and working around mechanical equipment.Base Pay Range