General Service Technician

GreatWater 360 Auto Care • Schaumburg, IL

10d • $18 - $22 • Onsite

About The Position

Schaumburg Automedics, a GreatWater Garage, is hiring a General Service Technician / Lube Technician at its Schaumburg, Illinois shop. The role is intended for someone who takes pride in routine automotive service and wants to develop a career in automotive repair. The shop offers a neighborhood-shop environment backed by the tools, training, and support of a growing professional network, with an emphasis on honesty, teamwork, quality workmanship, and career development.

The technician performs oil changes and scheduled maintenance, completes digital vehicle inspections, provides basic tire services, installs and services common vehicle components and fluids, and supports technicians and shop workflow. Paid training and skill development are available, including instruction in flush services, steering and suspension, brakes, basic electrical systems, and ASE preparation for A4 and A5. The posted pay is $18–$22 per hour. Shop hours are Monday through Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. CST; the posting also says the role may require flexible hours, evenings, weekends when shops are open, and additional time depending on business needs.

The position operates in an automotive repair shop, with exposure to moderate noise, adverse weather, chemicals, odors, dirt, and dust. The role uses standard office equipment as well as digital vehicle inspection and shop systems. Physical requirements include vehicle entry and exit, driving with passengers, lifting and carrying up to 50 pounds, standing for extended periods, moving around work platforms and lifts, and frequently reaching, pushing, pulling, bending, stooping, and performing fine and gross motor movements.

Benefits include front-loaded paid time off, six paid holidays, paid parental leave, teammate discounts, a 401(k) match, health, dental and vision insurance, an HSA match, company-paid life insurance and AD&D, an employee assistance program, voluntary insurance benefits, and training and tuition reimbursement, including ASE test fee reimbursement. Most benefits begin on the date of hire; the 401(k) begins after 90 days of employment.

Requirements

• At least 6 months of relevant experience is preferred; previous professional automotive or mechanical experience is required.
• Equivalent knowledge from a trade school may be relevant.
• Interest in building a career in automotive repair.
• Willingness to earn ASE certifications and work toward becoming a C Level Technician is strongly preferred.
• Must have a valid U.S. driver's license, be insurable under the company insurance policy, and be able to drive a vehicle with passengers and perform drivability assessments.
• Strong attention to detail and pride in quality work.
• Ability to perform inspections and follow service procedures.
• Willingness to learn digital vehicle inspections (DVI) and shop systems.
• Positive attitude and team-first mindset.
• Must have a basic set of personal tools.
• Must be able to enter and exit vehicles without assistance, drive a motor vehicle with passengers, and lift and carry up to 50 pounds without assistance.
• Must be able to use monitors, touch screens, mice, and keyboards; access vehicles by moving around work platforms and lifts; stand for long periods; and frequently reach overhead, push, pull, bend, stoop, and perform other major and fine motor movements.
• Ability to work flexible hours or days, including evenings and weekends when shops are open; additional time may be required depending on business needs.

Nice To Haves

• Six months of relevant automotive repair facility experience.
• Trade school knowledge equivalent to relevant work experience.
• Willingness to earn ASE certifications and work toward C Level Technician status.

Responsibilities

• Perform oil changes and scheduled maintenance services.
• Complete digital vehicle inspections (DVI) to identify vehicle needs.
• Install and service wiper blades, bulbs, filters, and fluids.
• Perform tire rotations, tire repairs, and basic tire service.
• Assist with TPMS service and tire installations.
• Support technicians with vehicle inspections and shop workflow.
• Maintain a clean and organized workspace.
• Perform drivability assessments and drive vehicles with passengers as required.
• Follow service procedures and participate in training and skill development.

Benefits

• Front-loaded paid time off and six paid holidays.
• Paid parental leave (one week).
• Teammate discounts on services.
• 401(k) match: 100% of the first 3% and 50% of the next 2%; begins after 90 days of employment.
• Health insurance.
• Dental insurance.
• Vision insurance.
• HSA match up to $15 per paycheck.
• Company-paid life insurance and AD&D ($25,000).
• Employee Assistance Program available 24/7 at no cost.
• Voluntary benefits, including short-term disability, long-term disability, accident, critical illness, and life insurance.
• Training and tuition reimbursement, including ASE test fee reimbursement.
• LEARN to EARN program with technician pay growth tied to ASE certifications.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed