Maintenance Director

Wiggy Wash

$90K — $100K *
Manufacturing & Automotive
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • 5-7 years of mechanical and electrical troubleshooting experience, preferably in industrial or automotive settings.
  • Demonstrated expertise in training and developing technical team members in a hands-on environment.
  • Comfortable with hands-on work using tools and equipment on a daily basis.
  • Experience with machinery systems such as conveyors, pumps, motors, and hydraulics is preferred.
  • Ability to maintain a high level of ownership, quickly addressing and solving problems.
  • Skilled in balancing field execution with team development and strategic planning.

Responsibilities

  • Lead and train technicians in real-time equipment troubleshooting and maintenance best practices.
  • Enhance team capability by coaching and developing less experienced techs into effective performers.
  • Collaborate with operations teams to ensure preventative maintenance procedures are effectively implemented.
  • Perform hands-on maintenance and repairs on a variety of systems, achieving maximum equipment uptime.
  • Investigate and address root causes of recurring equipment issues to implement permanent solutions.
  • Develop straightforward preventative maintenance routines to minimize equipment downtime.
  • Work alongside Operations leaders to ensure maintenance aligns with operational goals, enhancing guest experiences.

Benefits

  • Hands-on leadership role with significant field presence and minimal desk work.
  • Opportunity to directly impact team development and equipment performance.
  • Access to tools like MaintainX for efficient operation tracking and accountability.
  • Focus on continuous improvement in maintenance systems and practices.
  • Engagement with cross-functional teams for holistic operational efficiency.
Full Job Description
Job Type

Full-time

Description

Maintenance Director (Field-Focused Leadership Role)

The Maintenance Director is a hands-on, field-first leader responsible for driving equipment uptime, wash quality, and team capability across a region.

This role is built around:

40% Training & Development

40% Hands-On Maintenance

20% Strategy & Planning

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.

What You'll Own

Training & Team Development (40%)

Lead from the field by training techs in real-time on equipment, troubleshooting, and best practices

Build capability across your team-turn average techs into strong performers

Partner with Operations to train site teams on preventative maintenance and basic troubleshooting

Reinforce standards through hands-on coaching, not just meetings

Help develop and improve training programs that actually stick

Hands-On Maintenance & Field Execution (40%)

Work directly on equipment alongside your team-diagnosing and fixing issues in real time

Troubleshoot mechanical, electrical, pneumatic, and chemical systems

Drive maximum uptime and wash quality across all sites

Identify root causes of recurring issues and implement permanent fixes

Set the standard for urgency, quality, and execution in the field

Strategy & Planning (20%)

Build simple, effective preventative maintenance routines that reduce downtime

Use tools like MaintainX to support execution, tracking, and accountability

Prioritize resources, parts, and labor across your region

Partner with leadership on improvements that drive efficiency and ROI

Continuously look for ways to improve systems, not just fix problems

Operations Partnership

Work closely with General Managers and Operations Leaders to keep sites running at peak performance

Prioritize repairs that directly impact the guest experience

Ensure alignment between maintenance and operations-one team, one wash

Safety & Accountability

Lead safety from the front-proper procedures, PPE, and clean work environments

Identify risks early and take action immediately

What We're Looking For

Strong mechanical and electrical troubleshooting experience (industrial, automotive, or similar)

Proven ability to train and develop others in the field

Comfortable working with your hands, tools, and equipment daily

Experience with conveyors, pumps, motors, hydraulics, or similar systems preferred

High ownership mindset-you take action and solve problems quickly

Able to balance execution, people development, and planning without overcomplicating things

What Success Looks Like

Equipment is running consistently with minimal downtime

Your team is stronger, more capable, and improving week over week

Sites deliver a clean, dry, and shiny car

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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Salary Description

$90,000 - $100,000

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