Car Wash Associate

Luke-Family-of-Brand; Valparaiso (IN); On-site; USD 17,000 - 22,000; Full time

Job summary

Luke-Family-of-Brand in Valparaiso, IN seeks a Car Wash Associate to greet customers, handle payments, and ensure a clean, efficient car wash experience.

The role requires lifting up to 50 pounds, standing for long periods, and working in a fast-paced environment while maintaining 100% customer focus. This is an hourly, non-exempt position with up to 40 hours per week.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent required.
• Self-motivated and dependable.
• Ability to lift up to 50 pounds and stand for long periods.

Responsibilities

• Greet customers with a positive attitude.
• Receive payment and issue change accurately.
• Perform visual inspections of vehicles before wash.
• Direct customers to wash entrance and guide vehicles onto tracks.
• Maintain cleanliness of the lot and clean the pits as needed.
• Monitor wash equipment and report malfunctions to manager.
• Stay knowledgeable of company policies and procedures.
• Respond to customer concerns professionally.

Skills

Self-motivated

Dependable

Lift 50 pounds

Stand long hours

Math skills

Work in all environments

Hand signals

Chemicals awareness

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Job description

The Car Wash Associate is responsible for representing and promoting the car wash operations in an up-beat manner, which ensures customer confidence and maximum efficiency for the car wash. The Car Wash Associate coordinates activities and cooperates with other employees, managers, and departments of the Company to serve the needs of the customer. The Car Wash Associate reports directly to the Car Wash Manager.

Car Wash Associate duties will include, but are not limited to:

• Greet all customers with a positive attitude
• Receive payment from customers and issue change
• Perform visual inspections of the condition of each vehicle prior to sending it through the car wash
• Direct customer to entrance of wash or guide automobile onto wheel track of automatic mechanism with a focused, pleasant, and competent demeanor
• Clean rear of vehicle, using brush and soap
• Activate wash mechanism; observe operation to detect equipment malfunctions
• Notify the Car Wash Manager if malfunctions occur
• Report damage claims immediately to Car Wash Manager
• Be proficient with all policies and procedures with the ability to perform them on a daily basis
• Ensure property and grounds are clean and maintained for customers, including the unclogging of vacuums, hanging of hoses, emptying of trash and keeping lot swept and clean at all times
• Cleaning out the pits with a shovel to clear of sludge/debris
• Climb in and out if pits that are 4ft deep
• Be polite and available to address all customer concerns and handle in a professional manner that is satisfactory to both the customer and to the car wash
• Execute daily checklist and cleaning procedures

Experience/Qualifications:

• High School Diploma or equivalent
• Self-motivated; dependable
• Lift up to 50 pounds
• Stand for long periods of time, up to 10 hours
• Able to work effectively in a fast-paced environment while maintaining 100% customer focus
• Basic mathematics skills
• Able to work in all types of environmental conditions
• Able to use appropriate hand signals
• Able to work around chemicals

Hours:

The Car Wash Associate is either a full time or part time position and can work up to 40 hours per week. Hours are not guaranteed.

The Car Wash Associate is a non-exempt, hourly position