Director of Maintenance
Required skills
- maintenance
- multi-site
- industrial
- facilities
- mechanical
- electrical
- hydraulic
- pneumatic
- OSHA compliance
- lockout/tagout
Nice to have
- PLC
- car wash
- tunnel systems
- water reclaim
- chemical systems
- site commissioning
Role summary
Cheetah Clean Auto Wash is seeking a Director of Maintenance to lead their team across 16 locations in Kentucky and Tennessee. This role involves building and coaching the maintenance team, owning tunnel uptime through troubleshooting and repairs, developing a preventive maintenance program, managing budgets and inventory, and ensuring safety and OSHA compliance. The ideal candidate has 7+ years of maintenance experience, including 3+ years in a leadership role within a multi-site industrial or facilities setting, with strong mechanical, electrical, hydraulic, and pneumatic skills. Experience with PLCs, car wash systems, and a valid driver's license are also important.
Description
Keep the Cheetah Clean running!
We're a fast-growing car wash company with 16 locations across Kentucky and Tennessee, looking for a Director of Maintenance to lead the team that keeps every tunnel moving. If you'd rather fix a problem for good than fix it twice, this is your seat.
What You'll Do (and LOVE Doing)
- Lead the Crew: Build, coach, and lead our maintenance team across all 16 sites, setting the standard for fast, quality work.
- Own Uptime: Troubleshoot and repair tunnels, conveyors, dryers, pumps, water reclaim, chemical systems, and PLCs.
- Get Ahead of It: Build a preventive maintenance program that catches problems before our customers ever notice.
- Run It Like a Business: Manage the maintenance budget, vendors, and parts inventory, and make the case for smart equipment investments.
- Grow With Us: Help plan and commission new sites, remodels, and equipment installs as we expand.
- Keep It Safe: Champion lockout/tagout, chemical safety, and OSHA compliance across every location.
Requirements
What Makes You the Perfect Fit
- Experienced: 7+ years in maintenance, including 3+ years leading a team in a multi-site, industrial, or facilities setting.
- Hands-On Technical Pro: Strong mechanical, electrical, hydraulic, and pneumatic skills; PLC experience is a big plus.
- Car Wash Savvy: Tunnel, water reclaim, and chemical system experience puts you at the front of the line.
- Organized Under Pressure: You can juggle priorities across multiple sites and stay calm when a tunnel goes down on a busy Saturday.
- Road Ready: Valid driver's license, clean driving record, and happy to travel across Kentucky and Tennessee.
What's In It for You
- Competitive Pay
- Health Insurance: 80/20 coverage to keep you feeling great.
- 401(k): With company match to help secure your future.
- PTO: Enjoy up to 4 weeks of paid time off.
- Free Car Washes: Because shiny cars are just better.
Join the Cheetah Clean family today — apply now and let's GO!
Cheetah Clean Auto Wash is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.
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