Equipment Technician

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.

Key Responsibilities:

- 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)

Qualifications:

- 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

Physical Requirements:

- Frequent driving between sites

- Standing, bending, lifting, climbing ladders

- Working in wet, noisy, or hot/cold environments

- Responding calmly to urgent equipment issues

Compensation & Benefits:

- 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

Growth Opportunity:

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.

Pay: $20.00 - $30.00 per hour

Benefits:

- 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

Application Question(s):

- 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?

Work Location: In person