Maintenance Manager - Carwash Experience Required

The Maintenance Manager is responsible for overseeing and executing preventative maintenance, equipment repairs, troubleshooting, and maintenance-related improvements across assigned Carriage House Car Wash locations. Reporting to the Regional Operations Manager, this position is accountable for maintaining equipment reliability, wash quality, water quality, and site readiness while minimizing operational downtime and controlling maintenance-related costs.

This hands-on, multi-site management role combines technical expertise with operational planning, maintenance coordination, vendor oversight, and continuous improvement. The Maintenance Manager leads diagnostics, establishes maintenance priorities, coordinates scheduled and emergency repairs, identifies recurring equipment issues, and implements solutions to improve equipment performance and operational efficiency.

The primary objective of this position is to ensure safe, reliable, and cost-effective maintenance operations through proactive planning, effective troubleshooting, timely repairs, and strong collaboration with site leadership, vendors, and contractors.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

· Manage and execute preventative and corrective maintenance activities across assigned Carriage House Car Wash locations to ensure equipment reliability, operational readiness, and minimal downtime.

· Develop, implement, and maintain preventative maintenance schedules, inspection procedures, and maintenance standards to support consistent equipment performance across locations.

· Perform inspections, diagnostics, troubleshooting, and repairs of mechanical, electrical, plumbing, hydraulic, and pneumatic systems, and troubleshoot equipment failures, identifying root causes and implementing sustainable corrective solutions.

· Monitor equipment performance, maintenance history, and downtime trends to identify opportunities for improved reliability, efficiency, and equipment longevity.

· Establish maintenance priorities and coordinate resources to balance urgent repairs, scheduled maintenance, and longer-term equipment improvements.

· Monitor water quality, including total dissolved solids (TDS), and oversee necessary adjustments to maintain established operational standards.

· Oversee chemical delivery systems, perform volumetric analysis, and evaluate chemical usage trends to optimize wash performance and operating efficiency.

Maintenance Planning, Projects & Continuous Improvement

· Plan, coordinate, and oversee equipment installations, major repairs, system upgrades, and equipment replacements in collaboration with the Regional Operations Manager and site leadership.

· Evaluate equipment deficiencies and recommend repairs, replacements, or system improvements based on operational impact, cost, and equipment condition.

· Coordinate maintenance activities across multiple locations to minimize service interruptions and ensure timely completion of required work.

· Support new site openings, facility improvements, and equipment enhancements by coordinating installation, testing, and operational readiness.

· Identify opportunities to improve preventative maintenance practices, standardize procedures, and reduce recurring maintenance issues.

· Maintain accurate maintenance records, inspection reports, equipment service histories, and documentation of completed repairs and improvements.

Vendor, Inventory & Cost Management

· Manage relationships and coordinate maintenance-related activities with equipment suppliers, service providers, contractors, and other external vendors.

· Evaluate vendor performance, service quality, responsiveness, and costs to ensure effective maintenance support.

· Oversee maintenance tools, supplies, and replacement-parts inventory, including inventory levels, parts availability, usage tracking, and replenishment within established purchasing guidelines.

· Monitor maintenance-related expenditures, including parts, repairs, and contracted services, to support cost-effective operations and adherence to approved budgets; review

costs and recommend opportunities to reduce expenses.

· Coordinate required equipment inspections, annual backflow and boiler certifications, and specialized services with qualified vendors and appropriate operations leadership.

Safety, Operational Standards & Site Support

· Ensure maintenance activities are performed in accordance with established safety procedures, equipment specifications, and applicable regulatory requirements.

· Oversee proper chemical handling, storage, and maintenance practices, including the availability and accuracy of safety data sheets (SDS) and the operational readiness of emergency eyewash stations.

· Identify and address equipment-related safety concerns, operational risks, and maintenance deficiencies across assigned locations.

· Provide regular updates to the Regional Operations Manager regarding equipment conditions, maintenance priorities, downtime, repair costs, and anticipated capital or maintenance needs.

· Coordinate after-hours or emergency maintenance responses as necessary to restore operations and minimize business disruptions.

Team Coordination & Accountability

· Provide technical guidance and maintenance-related training to site personnel to support proper equipment operation, routine inspections, and early identification of maintenance issues.

· Coordinate maintenance assignments and activities with internal personnel and external service providers to ensure timely and effective completion of work.

· Establish clear expectations for maintenance quality, documentation, safety, and follow-through.