Maintenance Technician - Central Illinois | Ottawa, Peru, Morton, East Peoria

Job Description

Job Description

Maintenance Technician – Company Vehicle Provided.

Central Illinois (Ottawa, Peru, Morton, Macomb, East Peoria).

$22–$23/hr + Monthly Bonus.

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Keep Chicago Shining With Us:

At Sparkle Express, our people make everything possible. We’re looking for a hands-on, dependable Maintenance Technician who takes pride in their craft and enjoys solving problems that keep a team running strong. If you like working with your hands, being part of a supportive crew, and seeing the impact of your work every day, you’ll feel right at home here.

This role supports our five Central Illinois locations and plays a big part in keeping our promise of fast, quality service to every customer who comes through. 

What You’ll Do:

You’ll be the person we count on to keep our wash systems operating smoothly and safely.

• Performing preventive maintenance that keeps equipment in top shape.
• Troubleshooting and repairing mechanical, pneumatic, and basic electrical issues.
• Keeping chain, dolly, and belt systems running at peak performance.
• Jumping in quickly when something goes down and getting the site back on track.
• Working side-by-side with Site Managers to support great customer experiences.

Every fix you make helps our team deliver the Sparkle standard our customers rely on.

What Makes You a Great Fit:

• Experience in mechanical, electrical, or car wash systems.
• A natural problem-solver’s mindset.
• Independence, reliability, and pride in craftsmanship.
• Flexibility to support multiple sites within the Chicago District.
• Clear communication and a team-first attitude.

Most importantly: you care about people and doing things the right way — that’s what Sparkle is built on.

Pay & Benefits:

We want you to grow with us. Here’s what you can expect:

• Earn up to $5000–$9000/annually , based on experience.
• Monthly performance bonus tied to reducing site downtime.
• Company vehicle or vehicle allowance.
• Tool allowance.
• Medical benefits.
• Two weeks paid vacation after one year.
• Real opportunities to advance and build a long-term career.

Why Sparkle Express?:

Because we’re more than a car wash — we’re a community.
Sparkle was built on honesty, respect, and a simple belief: when we take care of our people, they take care of our customers. Here, you’ll be part of a unified team that celebrates hard work, supports growth, and takes pride in a job well done.

If you want a place where your skills matter and your future can grow, this is it.

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Bring your skills. Build your future. Keep the Sparkle shining.