# Field Technician

**Company:** [Spark Car Wash](null/companies/fK42KZufcEUmzkg9f1JDaS.md)
**Location:** Summit, United States
**Workplace:** on site
**Employment type:** Full-time
**Department:** Operations

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## Description

**Spark Car Wash Overview:**

Spark Car Wash is a high growth, institutionally backed express exterior car wash company serving the Northeast. Spark is growing fast and plans to open a significant number of modern car wash locations throughout NJ, NY, and PA. Spark’s success is driven by a relentless focus on making the car wash an energizing experience for all, delivering a consistently excellent experience for customers and creating an enriching environment for employees. Guided by our values, Spark’s vision is to become the largest car wash operator in the region and the premier car wash brand in the market. 

Position Summary 

As Spark continues to grow, we are actively seeking a skilled Field Technician to join our Operations team, reporting directly to the Director of Product. The Field Technician plays an integral, hands-on role in ensuring that Spark Car Wash maintains best-in-class facilities by executing a comprehensive maintenance and repair program. This work protects our equipment, ensures the safety of our team members, and ultimately delivers a cleaner car for our customers. This role will be field based, serving our growing store base in Northern New Jersey, New York, and Pennsylvania. The Field Technician is expected to travel to stores 100% of the time and be on-site at locations daily. Since the Field Technician role requires travel between locations and/or driving on behalf of the company, candidates must have and hold a valid driver’s license and a driving record that meets company standards. 

**Essential Functions** 

-   Maintenance Audits: Ensure General Managers and teams complete daily, weekly, and monthly maintenance checklists accurately and consistently. 

-   Process & Scheduling: Maintain maintenance schedules for all equipment. 

-   Troubleshooting & Repairs: Diagnose and repair mechanical, electrical, hydraulic, pneumatic, plumbing, and water system issues. 

-   Safety Optimization: Uphold a clean, safe work environment by enforcing Spark’s safety policies and procedures. 

-   Inventory Management: Track and manage inventory of parts, tools, and key equipment components. 

-   Vendor Coordination: Collaborate with third-party vendors to procure equipment, schedule service, and manage relationships. 

-   Installation Support: Assist with equipment delivery and setup during new store openings or remodels, working closely with the Real Estate, Construction, and Operations teams. 

-   Reporting: Document and report on all equipment downtime, repair activity, and facility-related concerns. 

-   Special Projects: Working with the Operations team members on additionally assigned duties

## Requirements

-   High school diploma or GED preferred 

-   Proven experience in troubleshooting and maintaining: 

-   Electrical Systems: VFDs, relays, sensors, switches, three-phase motors, etc. 

-   Pneumatics & Hydraulics: solenoids, regulators, valves, compressors, pumps. 

-   Mechanical Components: conveyors, bearings, gearboxes, welding, etc. 

-   Water Systems: reclaim, RO systems, boilers, softeners 

-   Preventative maintenance experience across multiple system types 

-   Strong organizational and problem-solving skills 

-   Ability to work independently and adapt to changing priorities 

-   Expected to be accessible by phone during operating hours and on call as scheduled 

-   Availability to respond to time-sensitive repair needs including nights and weekends 

-   Basic computer proficiency 

-   Excellent communication and teamwork skills 

-   Willingness to work in a variety of weather conditions both indoors and outdoors 

**Physical Job Requirements** 

-   Must be able to lift up to 50lbs and perform physical tasks as required 

-   Bending, squatting, kneeling, and climbing stairs or ladders  

-   Walk and stand for prolonged periods of time 

-   Must be willing and able to travel regularly throughout NJ, NY, and PA as required 

-   Valid driver’s license and clean driving record and be able to meet our MVR requirements

## Benefits

-   Competitive salary pay with performance-based incentives  

-   Comprehensive health, dental, and vision insurance 

-   120 hours PTO pro rated based on start date    

-   Retirement savings plan with company match at 4% 

-   Company fleet vehicle provided (can be used to commute to and from assigned home location) 

-   Company paid holidays 

-   Employee Car Wash Plan