Automotive Shop Assistant

Excelerate LLC; Branford (CT); On-site; USD 9,400 - 12,000; Part time

Job summary

Excelerate LLC in Branford, CT is seeking a reliable Shop Assistant to join a close-knit team of automotive enthusiasts. This hands-on role focuses on keeping the shop and showroom clean, assisting technicians, running errands, stocking supplies, and helping maintain a safe, organized work environment.

Training is provided to build the skills needed, with a typical 4–5 hour shift, three days per week, and no nights or weekends unless an event arises.

Qualifications

• Training provided to learn duties and safety expectations.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced automotive environment with attention to cleanliness.

Responsibilities

• Maintain cleanliness and organization of the shop and showroom.
• Assist technicians, stock supplies, and run errands as needed.
• Help keep the shop safe, clean, and presentable throughout the shift.
• Occasionally transport items or assist with small tasks as requested.
• Support technicians and management in keeping work areas organized.

Skills

Honesty & dependability

Positive attitude

Team player

Attention to detail

Organization

Follow directions

Punctuality

Policy compliance

Physical stamina

Job description

We're looking for someone who is driven, dependable, and takes pride in doing quality work. If you bring a strong work ethic, a positive attitude, and a willingness to learn, we'll provide the training you need to succeed.

At our shop, you'll join a close-knit team of automotive enthusiasts who value teamwork, accountability, and continuous improvement. We take pride in maintaining a clean, organized, and professional facility, and we're looking for someone who wants to contribute to that environment every day and help improve it.

As a Shop Assistant, you'll play an essential role in keeping our operation running smoothly. Your responsibilities will include maintaining the cleanliness and organization of the shop, assisting technicians as needed, running errands, stocking supplies, and helping create a safe and efficient work environment. This is a hands-on, physically active position where you'll be on your feet and moving for approximately 95% of your shift.

Cleaning & Facility Maintenance

• Collect and empty trash throughout the facility (shop, showroom, restrooms, and breakroom), break down cardboard boxes, and dispose of recycling in the designated dumpster.
• Maintain a clean and safe shop by disposing of automotive fluids properly, wiping down equipment to remove grease, fluids, dirt, and dust, and keeping shop equipment-including the alignment rack and tire machine-clean and presentable.
• Keep the shop clean by sweeping floors, removing debris, scrubbing and degreasing work areas, stacking and organizing used tires for pickup, and unloading scrap materials into the designated scrap bin.
• Perform daily cleaning of the showroom, customer areas, and restrooms, including spot cleaning, wiping down the customer restroom sink, and sweeping the restroom floor.
• Complete weekly deep-cleaning and organization tasks, including sweeping corners, hosing down floors, wiping down work tables, moving floor mats, cleaning overlooked areas, and completing assigned shop or showroom organization projects.
• Assist technicians and management in keeping work areas clean, organized, and presentable when requested, and complete additional improvement or organization projects as assigned.

Shop Vehicle

• Help maintain the cleanliness and appearance of the company shop truck, inside and out.
• Report any maintenance warning messages or other concerns (excluding TPMS warnings) to management promptly.
• Ensure the vehicle remains clean and presentable for customer transportation when needed.

Miscellaneous Responsibilities

• Run errands and pick up or deliver parts as needed.
• Occasionally transport customers in the company vehicle when requested.
• Monitor inventory levels of shop cleaning supplies (gloves, floor cleaner, garbage bags, paper towels, etc.) and notify management before supplies run low.
• Ask questions and seek guidance whenever clarification or assistance is needed.
• Perform additional duties as assigned to support the technicians and overall operation of the shop.

Core Competencies

• Honest, dependable, and accountable.
• Positive attitude with a strong work ethic.
• Able to work independently and as part of a team.
• Completes tasks efficiently with attention to detail.
• Maintains a clean, organized, and safe work environment.
• Follows directions and asks for help when needed.
• Reliable attendance and punctuality.
• Complies with company policies and upholds Excelerate's Core Values.
• Physically able to stand, lift, bend, and remain active throughout the workday.

Schedule

• Normal 4-5 hour daily hour shift 3 days per week; you may be asked to alter hours and work more.
• Monday to Friday schedule
• No nights or weekends (unless there is a special event)