Job Description
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Maintenance Director (Field-Focused Leadership Role)
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The Maintenance Director is a hands-on, field-first leader responsible for driving equipment uptime, wash quality, and team capability across a region.
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This role is built around:
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40% Training & Development
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40% Hands-On Maintenance
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20% Strategy & Planning
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This is not a desk job. You will spend the majority of your time in the field—working on equipment, developing your team, and improving how maintenance gets done.
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What You’ll Own
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Training & Team Development (40%)
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Lead from the field by training techs in real-time on equipment, troubleshooting, and best practices
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Build capability across your team—turn average techs into strong performers
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Partner with Operations to train site teams on preventative maintenance and basic troubleshooting
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Reinforce standards through hands-on coaching, not just meetings
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Help develop and improve training programs that actually stick
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Hands-On Maintenance & Field Execution (40%)
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Work directly on equipment alongside your team—diagnosing and fixing issues in real time
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Troubleshoot mechanical, electrical, pneumatic, and chemical systems
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Drive maximum uptime and wash quality across all sites
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Identify root causes of recurring issues and implement permanent fixes
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Set the standard for urgency, quality, and execution in the field
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Strategy & Planning (20%)
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Build simple, effective preventative maintenance routines that reduce downtime
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Use tools like MaintainX to support execution, tracking, and accountability
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Prioritize resources, parts, and labor across your region
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Partner with leadership on improvements that drive efficiency and ROI
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Continuously look for ways to improve systems, not just fix problems
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Operations Partnership
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Work closely with General Managers and Operations Leaders to keep sites running at peak performance
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Prioritize repairs that directly impact the guest experience
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Ensure alignment between maintenance and operations—one team, one wash
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Safety & Accountability
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Lead safety from the front—proper procedures, PPE, and clean work environments
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Identify risks early and take action immediately
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Ensure compliance with all company and regulatory standards
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What We’re Looking For
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Strong mechanical and electrical troubleshooting experience (industrial, automotive, or similar)
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Proven ability to train and develop others in the field
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Comfortable working with your hands, tools, and equipment daily
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Experience with conveyors, pumps, motors, hydraulics, or similar systems preferred
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High ownership mindset—you take action and solve problems quickly
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Able to balance execution, people development, and planning without overcomplicating things
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What Success Looks Like
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Equipment is running consistently with minimal downtime
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Your team is stronger, more capable, and improving week over week
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Sites deliver a clean, dry, and shiny car
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Requirements: All candidates considered for this position must submit a valid driver's license and successfully pass a company insurance review authorizing them to operate fleet vehicles. Insurance approval is required prior to the start date.
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\n\n\n Salary Description\n\n\n $90,000 - $100,000\n