The Maintenance Director will be responsible for providing technical expertise related to work order processing, reviewing project requirements, maintaining wash quality standards throughout the ZIPS Car Wash organization. This role will involve training of all team members on maintenance, repairs, and safety standards through training programs and scheduled site visits. The goal of this role is drive product quality across all zones of a ZIPS site to 100% operational. This includes supporting a reduction of wash down times, closing site-level work orders, and staying within given capital and operational budgets. This role will work closely with the Area Vice President, Regional Directors, District Managers, local maintenance technicians and Facilities Project Manager to expeditiously address wash down, wash quality, and facilities related issues. They will also be responsible for reviewing, approving, and following
up on completion of any 3rd party scheduled projects.
Responsibilities
Supervisory Responsibilities :
- 5 to 7 Direct Reports, Maintenance Technicians, within assigned Region
Expense Management
Maintain budgeted standards for facilities and equipment repairs / Cap Ex projectsIncrease car counts through efficienciesReduce or eliminate down time within targetTraining
Facilitate new hire 30-day training program for Facilities ManagersParticipate in training of District Manager new hires on daily operating procedures, closingprocedures, and any facility or wash related task related to operations
Onsite training of team members concerning quality of wash and best safety practicesWash Quality
Maintain a work order target of 1.5 work orders per siteMaintain safety standard requirementsEnsure landscaping is maintained neat and cleanConduct weekly huddle calls with Facilities team to ensure 100% productConduct wash quality audits and ensure proper follow up and actionOrganizational Support
Collaborate with Area Vice President and District Managers to provide expert knowledge onfacilities and to coach, direct, train local based facilities managers.
Work together with Project Manager to schedule production to budgetAssist acquisitions and new development team in launching locationsInteract with support office to ensure completion of any licensing or permitting requirementsWork directly with VP of FacilitiesFacilities Support
Provide resources to both Facilities Managers and Site team members to deliver a greatwash experience
Scheduled market visits with AFM / DM / AVPWork with 3rd party providers on Cap Ex related projectsActively participate in weekly meetings with operations and support teamProvide technical knowledge and support during wash downRequired Skills
4+years of management experience in an industrial, facilities, or manufacturing environmentKnowledge of mechanical / electrical components including shafts, bearings, gear boxes, pumps, motors, drivesValid driver’s licenseExtensive travel, 70% of timeAssociate degree, equivalent technical training, or appropriate hands-on experienceCertification through a tech / trade school beyond high school preferredAbility to effectively train team members on the proper way to safely operate equipment while ensuring a high-quality member experienceStrong time management and analytical skillsExcellent verbal and written communication skillsExcellent organizational skills and attention to detailAbility to perform well in a fast-paced environmentCarwash management / mechanical experience preferredProactive, self-starter on identifying tasks and programs to complete and / or document; strongability to work under pressure in a fast-paced environment
Physical Demands and Work Environment
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this position. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the functions.
This position involves sitting, standing, walking and normal physical mobility, including reaching, crawling, crouching, kneeling, stooping, grabbing lifting, pushing, or pulling, and carrying typical equipment up to approximately 100 lbs. in weight.Must be able to work in all weather conditions.Must have finger & hand dexterity for frequent & continuous operation of all tools / equipment.Clarity of vision both near, far, and peripheralAbility to hear, understand, and distinguish speechNormal or corrected hearing to the level of ability to accurately decipher normal & abnormaloperating equipment sounds