Job Description

Car Wash Field Technician

Company Overview:

The company’s mission is to become the premier car wash brand in the market by providing consistent excellence to our customers and an enriching environment for employees. They are expanding further and launching multiple best-in-class locations with a vision of becoming the largest operator in the region.

Role:

The skilled Field Technician will join the Operations Team, reporting directly to the Director of Product. The Field Technician plays an integral, hands-on role in ensuring best-in-class facilities by executing a comprehensive maintenance and repair program. This work protects our equipment, ensures the safety of our team members, and ultimately delivers a cleaner car for our customers. This role will be field based (northern NJ, NY, PA area). The Field Technician is expected to travel to stores 100% of the time and be on-site at locations daily.

Key Responsibilities:

Maintenance Audits: Ensure General Managers and teams complete daily, weekly, and monthly maintenance checklists accurately and consistently.

Process & Scheduling: Maintain maintenance schedules for all equipment.

Troubleshooting & Repairs: Diagnose and repair mechanical, electrical, hydraulic, pneumatic, plumbing, and water system issues.

Safety Optimization: Uphold a clean, safe work environment by enforcing safety policies and procedures.

Inventory Management: Track and manage inventory of parts, tools, and key equipment components.

Vendor Coordination: Collaborate with third-party vendors to procure equipment, schedule service, and manage relationships.

Installation Support: Assist with equipment delivery and setup during new store openings or remodels, working closely with the Real Estate, Construction, and Operations teams.

Reporting: Document and report on all equipment downtime, repair activity, and facility related concerns.

Special Projects: Working with the Operations team members on additionally assigned duties

Required Skills, Education & Experience:

High school diploma or GED preferred

Proven experience in troubleshooting and maintaining: -Electrical Systems: VFDs, relays, sensors, switches, three-phase motors, etc. -Pneumatics & Hydraulics: solenoids, regulators, valves, compressors, pumps. -Mechanical Components: conveyors, bearings, gearboxes, welding, etc.

Water Systems: reclaim, RO systems, boilers, softeners

Preventative maintenance experience across multiple system types

Strong organizational and problem-solving skills

Ability to work independently and adapt to changing priorities

Expected to be accessible by phone during operating hours and on call as scheduled

Availability to respond to time-sensitive repair needs including nights and weekends

Willingness to travel throughout NJ, NY, and PA with overnight travel 25% of the time

Valid driver’s license and ability to meet the company's Motor Vehicle Record (MVR) requirements for operating company vehicles

Basic computer proficiency

Excellent communication and teamwork skills

Willingness to work in a variety of weather conditions both indoors and outdoors

Requirements

Physical Requirements:

Must be able to lift up to 50lbs and perform physical tasks as required

Bending, squatting, kneeling, and climbing stairs or ladders

Walk and stand for prolonged periods of time

Benefits

Benefits:

Competitive base salary plus bonus compensation package

Excellent comprehensive health coverage, including medical, dental, and vision, as well as ancillary benefits

401K with contribution match

3 weeks paid vacation

Company fleet vehicle provided (can be used to commute to and from assigned home location)

Company laptop

Branded company gear and free car washes

How this job compares in Middletown, NJ

Pay in context

This employer didn't publish a rate. For reference, welding jobs across New Jersey currently run a median of $35/hr in our index, with the middle half of them falling between $31–$40/hr across 73 postings with published pay. That median is a reasonable floor to anchor on when a recruiter asks what you're looking for.

The local market in Middletown, NJ

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