Automotive Detailer

Suburban Automotive Service; Sterling Heights (MI); On-site; USD 17,000 - 25,000; Full time

Job summary

Suburban Automotive Service is looking for a Vehicle Detailer to provide cosmetic prep services for automotive marketing events. The role involves cleaning interiors and exteriors, addressing paint imperfections, and ensuring high-quality vehicle presentation.

The candidate should be comfortable working inside vehicles, with ladders, and using various cleaning products daily, while maintaining strong attention to detail and reliable attendance.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• Valid driver’s license with a safe driving record required.
• 1–3 years of detailing experience.
• Strong attention to detail and ability to work as part of a team.
• Must be able to pass a drug screen and criminal background check.

Responsibilities

• Vacuum and wash the interior and exterior of vehicles.
• Ensure the quality of vehicle preparation and timeliness meets customer expectations.
• Collaborate with Quality Inspection to ensure cosmetic quality.
• Record worked hours per vehicle.
• Operate with a high degree of care and attention to detail.
• Coordinate between departments to meet deadlines.

Skills

Attention to detail

Teamwork

Reliable attendance

Education

High school diploma/GED

Job description

As a member of the Global Logistics Event Team, the Detailer is responsible for providing cosmetic prep services for a wide variety of automotive marketing events. Ideal candidates should be able to identify and remedy cosmetic issues inside and out, including minor paint imperfections, blemishes, scuffs, scratches, stains, etc. Attention to detail, thoroughness, consistency, and personal ownership of completed work are critical traits for successful Vehicle Detailers. Must be comfortable working inside vehicles, using ladders, and a variety of cleaning products daily.

Detailer Responsibilities include:

• Vacuum and wash the interior and exterior of vehicles.
• Ensure that the quality of service (vehicle preparation, timeliness) consistently meets and exceeds customer expectations.
• Work jointly with the Quality Inspection department to ensure cosmetic quality.
• Ensure all necessary vehicle cleaning/prep supplies are readily on hand.
• Record worked hours on a per-vehicle basis.
• Operate with a high degree of care and attention to detail.
• Collaborate with GLS shop personnel.
• Coordinate between departments to ensure deadlines are met.
• Perform special tasks or be involved in special projects as required.
• Adhere to Suburban Automotive Service’s DRIVEN values and align business practices to support the SAS mission and vision.

Detailer Qualifications and Skills:

• A high school diploma/GED.
• Valid driver’s license with a safe driving record (required).
• 1 – 3 years of previous detailing experience.
• Proven consistent work history.
• High personal standards of finished work.
• Physical fitness and flexibility enable candidates to be on their feet or inside of vehicles for most workdays.
• Attention to detail is imperative.
• Must be comfortable working as part of a team.
• Must have superior attendance, and be prompt and reliable.
• Ability to pass a drug screen and criminal background check.

Detailer Working Conditions and Physical Demands include:

• Must be okay to work in cramped or confined spaces.
• This position is continually active and requires standing, walking, bending, and kneeling all day.