Job Title: Equipment Technician Reports to: Equipment Manager Location: Various sites across Chicagoland area
EVERCLEAN is a modern, branded car wash chain. We’re a values-driven team. We like to work. We love people. We enjoy learning and growing. We hold the bar high in everything we do. We seek to make the world a better place, starting with ourselves. We’re building a team of people who do well while doing good.
As a growing company, we are seeking skilled, hard-working people who want responsibility and growth. The Equipment Technician is responsible for repair, preventative maintenance, and improvements on car wash equipment and facilities. Most importantly, the ideal candidate is:
- Skilled problem-solver
- Enjoys working with their hands
- Service-oriented and enjoys helping others
- Seeks learning and mentorship
- Experience in repair role – mechanic, technician, maintenance, etc. No car wash experience needed.
- Repair and maintain car wash equipment and facilities for various sites throughout Chicagoland
- Make necessary programming adjustments for best-in-class wash quality
- Ensure optimal functioning equipment to wash cars safely
- Trades include mechanical, electrical, plumbing, hydraulics, pneumatics, controls
- Train on-site managers to troubleshoot recurring issues
- Maintain a neat, orderly, and well-organized service vehicle
- Maintain accurate records related to work orders and payroll
- Daily local travel between car wash locations.
- Be on rotation schedule for on-call weekend support (approximately once per month)
- 1-5 years of technical support experience
- Valid driver’s license and clean driving record
- Ability to lift equipment / tools
- Comfort working outdoors, around water, chemicals, and mechanical systems
- Basic mechanical/electrical troubleshooting skills
- Ability to use a phone/tablet for work orders and payroll
- Experience with pumps, motors, conveyors, PLCs, and sensors is a plus
- Frequent driving between sites
- Standing, bending, lifting, climbing ladders
- Working in wet, noisy, or hot/cold environments
- Responding calmly to urgent equipment issues
- Hourly pay $20-30/hr depending on experience
- Medical, Dental, Vision
- 401(k)
- Paid vacation and holidays
- Company-provided uniforms/clothing
- 1:1 Mentoring and Training from Senior Technician
- Leadership Formation Courses
This role is a strong entry point into the skilled trades. You will develop practical, hands-on experience in mechanical, electrical, plumbing, hydraulics, pneumatics, and controls while working alongside a team that values learning, ownership, and excellence. At Everclean, we invest in your growth and want this to be more than just a job. We want it to be a place where you build skills, take on increasing responsibility, and grow into a long-term career.
- 401(k)
- 401(k) matching
- Dental insurance
- Employee discount
- Health insurance
- Health savings account
- Life insurance
- On-the-job training
- Paid time off
- Referral program
- Tools provided
- Vision insurance
- Do you have a valid driver’s license and a clean enough driving record to drive a company vehicle?
- How many years of hands-on repair, maintenance, or technician experience do you have?
- Which types of systems have you worked on? List all that apply. (Mechanical, Electrical, Plumbing, Hydraulics, Pneumatics, Motors / pumps, Sensors / controls)
- Are you comfortable working outdoors and around water, equipment, noise, and changing weather conditions?
- Are you available to participate in an on-call weekend rotation, about once per month?
- Are you available for occasional evening shifts tied to major repairs or critical projects?