Automotive Hood Technician

Grease Monkey Cleveland; Cleveland (GA); On-site; USD 42,000 - 54,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Bonus based on performance

Competitive salary

Free uniforms

Opportunity for advancement

Paid time off

Job summary

Grease Monkey Cleveland is opening a brand-new location and is seeking a hood technician to manage engine compartment services during a full-service oil change. You will direct bay activities, ensure service is completed, and verify work orders for accuracy.

The role requires safety-focused technicians with basic customer-service skills, a valid driver’s license, and experience with hand tools. This position offers opportunities for advancement at a growing center in Cleveland.

Qualifications

• Customer service skills and basic literacy.
• Must have license to operate motor vehicles.
• Ability to properly use mechanical hand tools.
• Attention to detail.

Responsibilities

• Work safely, wear safety gear, keep work area clean and organized.
• Use Echo System / Echo services and vehicle information
• Direct the vehicle into the bay
• Perform light checks and check/fill fluids (when applicable)
• Record information on Work Order

Skills

Customer service skills

Verbal communication

Attention to detail

License to operate motor vehicles

Mechanical hand tools

Job description

Benefits:

• Bonus based on performance
• Competitive salary
• Free uniforms
• Opportunity for advancement
• Paid time off

Position to be filled October 2026

We are a Brand-new Grease Monkey location in the construction phase. We are tentatively scheduled to open in December of 2026.

Company Overview

Founded in 1978 and headquartered in Denver, Colorado, the Grease Monkey® brand currently operates more than 300 centers internationally with operations in Mexico, China, Colombia and Saudi Arabia. Grease Monkey® is the nation’s largest independent franchisor of automotive oil change centers and is looking to expand in 2021 by opening 30+ new locations. Grease Monkey® International, LLC is the nation’s largest independent franchisor of automotive oil change centers serving more than 2 million customers each year.

Our Grease Monkey® Certified Pit Crews offer customers a service experience that is unrivaled in the automotive industry. Our highly trained technicians are certified using our proprietary Grease Monkey® Technician Training & Certification Program. Grease Monkey® certified pit crews offer drivers an exceptional experience, delivered with speed and precision.

Position Overview

During the Full Service Oil Change, the hood technician is responsible for performing all of the services in the engine compartment. The hood technician is also responsible for directing the activities in the bay area, ensuring that the service has been thoroughly completed and recorded on the Work Order.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Work safely, wear safety gear, keep work area clean and organized.
• Use Echo System / Echo services and vehicle information
• Direct the vehicle into the bay
• Place fender covers on the vehicle
• Perform light check and check/fill automatic transmission fluid(when applicable), condition and level of oil, power steering fluid, windshield washer fluid, coolant, battery electrolyte
• Remove and check emissions components: Replace top-side oil filter, when applicable. air filter, cabin air filter, breather, and radiator cap. Deliver emissions components to center manager for customer presentation. when applicable Install emissions components
• Perform visual inspection of belts, hoses, and other hood compartment components, document unusual conditions
• Perform additional services, as needed, perform final safety and quality check
• Record information on Work Order

Other Duties and Responsibilities

In addition to the duties listed above, every crew member is responsible for general center maintenance and cleaning duties such as mopping, washing center windows, lawn mowing, clearing litter, snow and ice from the site, and cleaning restrooms. Crew members must attend crew meetings and run errands as required, as well as other duties assigned by a supervisor.

Job Qualifications

• Customer service skills Basic literacy (ready, writing, math skills) Verbal communication skills
• Ability and license to operate motor vehicles
• Ability to properly use mechanical hand tools
• Attention to detail
• Previous experience or training - Minimum 3 months actual experience or supervised training as a hood technician required

Working Conditions

Materials Used:

Automotive oils, fluids and lubricants, windshield washer fluid, battery electrolyte. Environment: Frequent exposure to outside weather elements, noise, and vehicle exhaust fumes throughout the entire shift.

Physical Activities:

Position requires good corrected vision, hearing, frequent standing, walking, climbing, stooping, crouching, handling, reaching, and lifting.

Benefits/Perks

• Discounted Services for Employees
• Flexible Hours
• Opportunities for Advancement