Facilities Maintenance Trainee – Car Wash Systems

Build hands-on skills while keeping automated car wash sites running

Olympus Pines, one of the fastest-growing Tommy's Express Car Wash franchise groups, is expanding in Nebraska. As a Facilities Maintenance Trainee, you’ll shadow seasoned technicians across our Omaha-area locations, learning how to diagnose, repair, and care for the equipment and facility systems that power our washes.

Compensation: $19.00–$22.00 per hour, based on experience

A day in the life

You start your morning reviewing the work order app, then ride out with a senior tech to tackle preventive checks on conveyors and pumps. Midday, you help trace a pneumatic issue, swap a sensor at a PLC panel, and document the fix. In the afternoon, you restock the service vehicle and assist with a routine inspection of water reclaim and chemical dispensing systems. Throughout the day, you’re coached on best practices, safety, and quality standards—no prior maintenance experience required.

What you’ll learn and do

• Partner with senior technicians to troubleshoot, repair, and maintain car wash equipment and facility systems
• Use a work order system to record tasks, parts used, and completion notes
• Perform scheduled preventive maintenance and equipment inspections under guidance
• Keep the company service vehicle clean, organized, and fully stocked with tools, parts, and consumables
• Absorb updates, procedures, and best practices directly from experienced mentors
• Deliver work that aligns with Olympus Pines quality standards

What you bring

• Curiosity to develop hands-on skills across electrical, plumbing, hydraulic, pneumatic, and mechanical systems
• Willingness to learn new equipment and maintenance techniques
• Basic mechanical aptitude; comfortable with hand and power tools
• Ability to follow instructions, prioritize in a fast-paced setting, and work safely alongside mentors
• Flexibility to occasionally respond outside traditional business hours
• Valid driver’s license with an acceptable MVR
• No prior maintenance experience required—full training provided

Perks and benefits

• Company vehicle provided upon completing your apprenticeship
• Health, dental, and vision insurance
• 401(k) with matching
• Paid time off
• Flexible schedule
• Health savings account
• Life insurance
• Employee discount
• Employee assistance program
• Career growth opportunities in a rapidly expanding company
• Inclusive, employee-focused culture

Physical demands

Stand, walk, bend, kneel, crouch, and climb throughout the day; lift and move up to 75 lbs (up to 50 lbs independently, up to 75 lbs with assistance); climb an 8-foot ladder; safely enter and work in a service pit; work indoors and outdoors in varying weather; use hand and power tools safely; and perform tasks in tight or elevated spaces.

Skills you’ll build (prior experience a plus)

• Plumbing
• Creating preventive maintenance plans
• 120/208/240/480 voltage systems
• Pneumatics troubleshooting
• Hydraulic systems and components
• Mechanical systems and component repair
• Welding

Equipment and technology you’ll work around

• Conveyor systems
• Chemical dispensing systems
• Electric motors
• Hydraulic systems
• Mechanical systems
• PLC control panels
• Pneumatic systems
• Water reclaim

If you’re ready to learn by doing and grow a career in the skilled trades, we’d love to meet you.