Automotive Manufacturing, Automotive Repair and Maintenance, Car Wash, Communication Skills, Continuous Improvement, Detail Oriented, Electric Motor, Electricity, Equipment Maintenance/Repair, Identify Issues, Leadership, Maintenance - Plumbing, Maintenance Services, Performance Analysis, Preventative Maintenance, Process Improvement, Pumps, Root Cause Analysis, System Operations
Multi-Site Service & Maintenance Technician
Tommy’s Express Car Wash — Waukee | West Des Moines | Grimes, IA
Tommy’s Express Car Wash is seeking a skilled and motivated Multi-Site Service & Maintenance Technician to support three high-volume locations in the Des Moines metro. This role is best suited for a mechanically strong technician who thrives on troubleshooting, preventative maintenance, and solving complex equipment challenges in a fast-paced operational environment.
You will play a critical role in keeping advanced wash systems operating safely, efficiently, and consistently by combining hands-on repair work with proactive diagnostics and continuous improvement.
Primary Responsibilities
- Perform preventative maintenance on automated wash equipment and facility systems
- Diagnose mechanical, electrical, and operational issues through structured troubleshooting and root-cause analysis
- Repair and maintain pumps, bearings, sprockets, electric motors, conveyors, and related mechanical components
- Monitor equipment performance while sites are actively operating to identify inefficiencies or early failure indicators
- Execute reactionary repairs with urgency and professionalism
- Complete after-hours service work requiring site shutdowns
- Document maintenance activity and communicate findings with leadership
- Contribute to process improvements that enhance uptime, safety, and guest experience
Ideal Background & Skillset
- Strong mechanical aptitude with proven hands-on repair experience
- Background in industrial maintenance, manufacturing, automotive service, car wash systems, or similar equipment environments preferred
- Experience troubleshooting motors, pumps, drive systems, or automated equipment
- Electrical troubleshooting and plumbing experience highly valued
- Ability to independently diagnose problems and develop practical solutions
- High attention to detail with a safety-first mindset
- Self-directed, dependable, and comfortable working across multiple locations
Schedule & Work Structure
- Consistent 40 hours per week focused on preventative maintenance and service work
- Blend of operational monitoring during open hours and scheduled repairs during closed hours
- Work performed across Waukee, West Des Moines, and Grimes locations
Compensation & Opportunity
- Compensation based on experience and skill level
- Opportunity to have immediate impact and be a key figure in organization
- Work with modern automated equipment in a high-performance environment
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