Automotive Detailer (Part-time)

Tom Kadlec Kia; Rochester (MN); On-site; USD 19,000 - 28,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) with Company Match

Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

Employee discounts on vehicles, parts,

Financial planning resources?

Supportive management

Positive team culture

State-of-the-art facility

Opportunities to advance

Generous paid time off

Closed on Sundays

Job summary

Tom Kadlec Honda in Rochester, MN is seeking a Part-time Automotive Detailer to join our growing team. We offer competitive pay starting at $17.00/hour and a schedule that includes Tuesday through Thursday afternoons, Friday afternoons, and Saturday shifts.

You’ll work with a friendly, professional team in a state-of-the-art facility. We invest in your growth with comprehensive benefits, 401(k) with company match, and paid time off.

Qualifications

• Team player with a strong work ethic and attention to detail.
• Honest, transparent, and takes ownership of their work.
• Commitment to putting people first and delivering quality.
• Ability to stand, bend, and lift up to 50 lbs for extended periods.
• Valid driver’s license is required.
• Previous detailing experience is a plus, but not required — we’ll train the right person.

Responsibilities

• Clean both the interior and exterior of vehicles according to quality standards.
• Vacuum, shampoo, and condition carpets, seats, upholstery, and trunk spaces.
• Wax, buff, and polish surfaces using cloths and professional equipment.
• Apply protective finishes and dyes to leather, vinyl, and fabric surfaces.
• Use air compressors, cloths, and chemicals to ensure a spotless result.
• Degrease engine bays and maintain cleanliness under the hood.

Skills

Team player

Honest and transparent

People first

Lift up to 50 lbs

Valid driver’s license

Willing to train the right person

Job description

Automotive Detailer (Part-time)

Rochester, MN

Serving Rochester since 1979, Tom Kadlec Honda is more than just a dealership — we're a trusted part of the community. We exist to help our family, friends, and community enjoy life at every stage, and that starts with an incredible team.

We’re currently seeking a Part-Time Automotive Detailer to join our growing team! If you’re looking for a company that invests in your success, offers real career growth, and values your contributions, we want to hear from you.

Why Join Tom Kadlec Honda?

• Starting pay at $17.00/hour
• Shift: Tuesday-Thursday 1:00 PM - 6:00 PM, Friday 1:00 PM - 6:00 PM and Saturday 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM

• 401(k) with Company Match– Fully vested from day one, with both Traditional & Roth options

• 24/7 Employee Assistance Program– Confidential support for life’s challenges

• Employee Discounts– Save on vehicles, service, and parts

• Financial Planning Resources

• Supportive, Experienced Management– Work with professionals who care about your success

• Positive Team Culture– Clean, friendly, and collaborative work environment

• State-of-the-art facilitywith top-notch equipment

• Opportunities to Advance– A place to build your career and grow with us

• Generous Paid Time Off– Enjoy vacation days, sick leave, and work‑life balance
• Closed on Sundays– Dedicated time off for rest and family

What You’ll Do:

• Clean both theinterior and exteriorof vehicles according to quality standards

• Vacuum, shampoo, and conditioncarpets, seats, upholstery, and trunk spaces

• Wax, buff, and polishsurfaces using cloths and professional equipment

• Applyprotective finishes and dyesto leather, vinyl, and fabric surfaces

• Useair compressors, cloths, and chemicalsto ensure a spotless result

• Degrease engine baysand maintain cleanliness under the hood

What We’re Looking For:

• Ateam playerwith a strong work ethic and attention to detail

• Someone who ishonest, transparent, and takes ownershipof their work

• A commitment to puttingpeople firstand delivering quality

• Ability tostand, bend, and lift up to 50 lbsfor extended periods

• Avalid driver’s licenseis required

• Previous detailing experience is a plus, but not required — we’ll train the right person!