Automotive Detailer

Job Summary:

The Automotive Detailer cleans and refurbishes new and used automobiles.

Essential Job Duties and Responsibilities: (Additional duties as assigned)

• Wash vehicle exterior, using cleaning solution, water, cloths, and brushes.
• Apply wax to auto body, wipe, and buff surface to protect surface and preserve shine, using cloths and buffing machine.
• Vacuum interior of vehicle to remove loose dirt and debris using vacuum cleaner.
• Clean upholstery, rugs, and other surfaces, using cleaning agents, applicators, and cleaning devices.
• Apply revitalizers and preservation agents to vinyl or leather surfaces and treat fabrics with spot and stain resistant chemicals to preserve and protect interior components.
• Clean engine and engine compartments with steam cleaning equipment and various cleaning agents to remove grease and grime
• Apply special purpose cleaners to remove foreign materials which normal cleaning procedures do not remove, utilizing experience and judgment, and following recommendations of product’s manufacturer.
• Paint engine components and related parts, using spray gun or aerosol can and masking materials.
• Apply paint to chipped body surfaces of vehicles using touch-up paint.
• Apply dyes and reconditioning chemicals to vinyl tops of vehicles to restore color and condition.
• Check in new vehicles with transporter.
• Coordinate delivery of new and used vehicles for sales department.
• Clean demonstrator vehicles.
• Maintain work area in safe and clean condition.
• Be familiar with MSDS location and information. Must wear and/or use all provided safety/protective items.
• Be responsible for maintenance and storage of detailing equipment and chemicals.
• Obtain approval from used car manager for purchase of chemicals and supplies.
• Move vehicles in a safe and responsible manner.
• Maintain CSI in top 10% of group.
• Adhere to dealership policies and procedures set forth by dealership management and manufacturer specifications.

Required Experience and Education:

• High School Diploma or General Educational Diploma (GED)
• Knowledge of automotive repair and maintenance.
• One year of experience as a technician’s helper.

Additional Requirements:

• Valid New York State Driver License.

Required Skills and Attributes:

• Ability to use hand and power tools and other machinery.
• Time-management and organizational abilities.
• Problem-solving and critical thinking abilities.
• Attention to detail.
• speak/communicate fluent English

Equipment, Machines and Software Used:

• Computer software: Microsoft Office to include Word, and Outlook.

Physical and Mental Requirements:

• Ability to sit, stand, walk, talk, hear, use hands to finger, grasp, handle or feel, push, pull, reach, crouch, bend, kneel, climb, and perform repetitive motions of the hands and/or wrists.
• Will stand and move throughout the dealership facility (lot, showroom, service department, offices) for most of the shift. Will spend time outdoors showing vehicles to prospective customers and to drive vehicles in traffic during test drives

Physical Exertion:

• Exerts up to 50 pounds of force occasionally, and/or up to 70 pounds of force frequently to lift, carry, push, pull, or otherwise move objects.
• Light exertion can involve sitting, walking and/or standing most of the time.

Environmental Conditions:

• Work is performed in a dealership service department.
• Occasional weekend and evening hours are required.
• Will be exposed to noise, vibrations, dust, paint, cleaning solutions and other hazardous and non-hazardous materials.

Hazards and Safety Precautions:

• Hazards: Slips, trips and falls, ergonomic injuries, and occasional lifting.
• Safety Precautions: Breaks are encouraged to allow for stretching and training is provided covering slips, trips, and falls, safe lifting and stretching techniques.

• All requirements are subject to possible modification to reasonably accommodate individuals with disabilities.
• This job description in no way states or implies that these are the only duties to be performed by the employee(s) occupying this position. Employees will be required to follow any other job-related instructions and to perform any other job-related duties requested by their supervisor.
• The dealership reserves the right to add to or revise an employee's job duties at any time at its sole discretion.
• This document does not create an employment contract, implied or otherwise, other than an “at will” employment relationship.