Carwash Maintenance Technician - Bloomington IL
Circle K · Deer Park, IL
- Level
- Technician
- Team
- Reliability
- Industry
- Industrial
- Posted
- Recently
The role in 30 seconds
A technician-level reliability role at Circle K (industrial) in Deer Park, IL. Responsible for multiple locations in Bloomington IL.
- Tools it names
- EHS / safety
- Day to day
- some off-shift / weekend coverage
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From the plant jobs report · week of October 26, 2026
Maintenance Technician roles in the US: typical posted base $58k–$84k.
Median of the low and high ends of 37 live postings that list pay, out of 1861 maintenance technician openings in the US, read from manufacturers' own careers sites.
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How this role compares
Against 93 other live reliability postings in Illinois.
- Base pay
- Not listed in this posting
- Experience asked
- Not stated
Typical $70k–$98k, from 9 postings that list pay.
Similar roles usually ask 4+ years.
Skills these teams ask for most
- ✓ Team leadership 51%
- PLC 46%
- Welding 31%
- Automation 21%
- Root cause 20%
✓ = this posting asks for it too. % = share of similar postings that mention it.
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Questions worth asking about this team:
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- How does off-shift and weekend coverage work?
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Education & Experience
- ✓High school diploma or GED required; technical training preferred.
- ✓Three (3) years of maintenance experience required.
- ✓Experience with industrial, commercial, manufacturing, or service equipment preferred.
- ✓Experience with tunnel car wash equipment strongly preferred.
Licenses &
Requirements
- ✓Valid driver's license with acceptable driving record.
- ✓Ability to pass required background, drug, and motor vehicle screenings.
- ✓Ability to work flexible schedules, including emergency call-outs.
Requirements
& Work Environment
- ✓Lift up to 100 pounds.
- ✓Climb ladders and work at heights.
- ✓Frequently stand, walk, bend,, stoop, lift, and reach.
- ✓Work indoors and outdoors in varying weather conditions.
- ✓Regular exposure to water, chemicals, moving machinery, and moderate noise.
Pay Range: $25.00 - $30.00
This Job Description may change periodically as required by business necessity, with or without advance notice to employees.
qualifications
required of the position. The incumbent may be asked to perform other duties and will be evaluated, in part, on performance of the tasks listed in this job description. As with all positions, the
responsibilities
and duties of this position may change. The Company reserves the right to revise this Job Description at any time with or without notice. This Job Description does not constitute a contract for employment and either the incumbent or the Company may terminate employment at any time, for any reason, with or without notice.
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Performs preventative maintenance, diagnostics, troubleshooting, and repairs on car wash equipment and facility systems within an assigned territory. Maintains operational uptime through safe, efficient service of mechanical, electrical, plumbing, hydraulic, pneumatic, water treatment, and chemical delivery systems.
- •Responsible for multiple locations in Bloomington IL
Maintenance & Repair
- •Perform preventative maintenance, inspections, diagnostics, and repairs on car wash equipment and facility systems.
- •Troubleshoot and repair mechanical, electrical, hydraulic, pneumatic, plumbing, and chemical delivery systems.
- •Install, maintain, and replace conveyors, pumps, motors, blowers, dryers, water treatment equipment, and related components.
- •Support equipment installations, upgrades, and emergency service calls.
District Management
- •Travel throughout an assigned district using a company vehicle.
- •Prioritize preventative maintenance and service requests to minimize downtime.
- •Maintain company vehicles, tools, and equipment.
Safety & Administration
- •Follow OSHA regulations, company safety standards, and lockout/tagout procedures.
- •Document work performed, labor, and parts used through the work order system.
- •Communicate repair status with supervisors, site personnel, vendors, and support teams.
- •Participate in on-call rotations and other duties as assigned.
Knowledge, Skills & Abilities
- •Strong mechanical and electrical troubleshooting skills.
- •Ability to read wiring diagrams and schematics.
- •Working knowledge of hydraulic, pneumatic, plumbing, water treatment, and chemical systems.
- •Strong problem-solving, communication, and organizational skills.
- •Ability to work independently and manage multiple priorities.
- •Basic computer proficiency for work order management.
Physical
Job description acknowledgment
This Job Description indicates the general nature and level of work to be performed in this position and it is not intended to contain or be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all the duties, responsibilities, functions and