Automotive Detailer

Gerald Auto Group; Naperville Township (IL); On-site; USD 28,000 - 34,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance with HSA options and

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Life Insurance

Paid Maternity Leave

PTO after 90 days

Vacation up to three weeks

401k retirement account with employer

Job summary

Gerald Auto Group in Naperville, IL, is hiring a Full-Time Automotive Detailer to clean and restore the interior and exterior of vehicles. Prior detailing experience and experience with new-car dealer environments are required.

Exterior work includes washing, clay bar, degreasing, polishing and wheel/engine bay attention; interior tasks cover vacuuming, upholstery, dashboards and odor control. Must be able to stand for long periods and perform bending/reaching; the role offers benefits such as

Qualifications

• Minimum 2 years of interior and exterior detailing experience.
• Prior detailing experience in a new-car dealer environment preferred.
• Must be able to stand, bend, and reach for extended periods.

Responsibilities

• Exterior detailing: wash, clay bar, degrease, wet sand and buff scratches, and polish paint.
• Interior detailing: vacuum carpets/upholstery, clean dashboards/doors/headliner, odor control.
• Apply protective treatments such as ceramic coatings or sealants.
• Operate and maintain cleaning equipment (vacuums, buffers, polishers, steamers) and manage inventory of detailing supplies.

Skills

Attention to detail

Punctuality

Stamina

Knowledge of cleaning products

Tools

Vacuums

Buffers

Polishers

Steamers

Job description

Full Time Automotive Detailer:

We are looking for an experienced Automotive Detailer to clean and restore the interior and exterior of vehicles.

You must have prior detailer experience and new car dealer experience to be considered.

Exterior Detailing:

Washing, degreasing, using a clay bar to remove contaminants, wet sanding and buffing scratches or defects and polishing the vehicle's paint. Cleaning and the engine compartment, door jambs, wheels, trim, and glass to restore shine.

Interior Detailing:

Vacuuming carpets and upholstery, spot cleaning and shampooing seats, dashboards, door panels, and headliner upholstery. Disinfecting and deodorizing interior odors.

Protective Treatments:

Applying protective agents like ceramic coatings or other sealants to prevent future damage to paint and upholstery.

Tool & Supply Management:

Operating and maintaining cleaning equipment, such as vacuums, buffers, polishers, or steamers. Securing the inventory of detailing products and tools.

Essential Skills and Requirements:

Attention to detail in cleaning and restoring vehicles.

Ability to perform extended periods standing, bending, and reaching.

Knowledge of using cleaning tools and products.

Punctuality and a good work ethic.

Experience:

Applicants musthave a minimum of 2 years experiencein both interior and exterior detailing.

Work Schedule:

Monday - Friday 8:00 - 5:00 with an hour lunch break.

Available Benefits include:

• Pay range for this position:$20.00-$25.00 (Exact compensation may vary based on several factors including, but not limited to, skills, experience, and education)
• Available Benefits include medical insurance, with HSA options that include employer contribution to your HSA, Dental Insurance, Vision Insurance, Life Insurance
• Paid Maternity Leave
• PTO after 90 days of employment
• Vacation up to three weeks depending upon years of service
• 401k retirement account with annual lucrative employer match
• Ancillary supplemental products available

About Us:

The Gerald family has been selling automobiles in the Chicago area since the mid-1930's and has been proud to be a part of the communities they serve for decades!

We have succeeded in our endeavors because of a profound respect for our customer. The name Gerald stands for honesty and the highest standard of excellence.

The Gerald management team and employees are some of the most outstanding in the business. As our auto group continues to grow, it will be the result of all of our combined efforts, and our dedication and loyalty to the thousands of customers who favor us with their trust and patronage. Over many years, Gerald has meant Service.

We hire, train, promote and compensate associates on the basis of personal and professional competence and potential for advancement without regard for race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, marital status, disability or citizenship, as well as other classifications protected by applicable federal, state or local laws.