Detail - Hourly

The Luxury Collection Walnut Creek; Walnut Creek (CA); On-site; USD 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

The Luxury Collection Walnut Creek is seeking a detailer to clean and refurbish vehicles to dealership standards, both inside and on the showroom floor. You will wash exteriors, clean interiors, apply wax, vacuum interiors, inspect for defects, and ensure all vehicles are presentable for customers.

No prior experience required; on-site training provided. This role involves working in wet conditions, handling detail chemicals with proper safety equipment, and maintaining a neat, safe work area.

Qualifications

• No prior experience or training required.
• High school diploma or GED; or up to one to three months related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• One year certificate from college or technical school; or three to six months related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience.

Responsibilities

• Wash vehicle exteriors and interiors, clean windows and door jambs.
• Apply wax to the auto body and buff surfaces.
• Vacuum interiors and clean upholstery and carpets.
• Inspect for dents, scratches and other visible defects.
• Restore appearance of engine area, upholstery and painted surfaces as needed.
• Maintain showroom and stock vehicles in clean and presentable condition.

Education

High school diploma or GED

One year certificate from college or technical school

Job description

Description

Position Purpose:

Cleans and refurbishes new and used automobiles. Conforms to dealership and/or manufacturer specifications and time allowances.

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Washes vehicle exterior, cleans interior and exterior windows and wipes down door jambs.
• Applies wax to auto body, and wipes or buffs surface.
• Vacuum the interior of vehicles to remove loose dirt and debris.
• Cleans upholstery, rugs and other surfaces, using appropriate cleaning agents, applicators and cleaning devices.
• Applies revitalizers and preservation agents to interior vinyl or leather surfaces and treats fabrics with spot- and stain-resistant chemicals.
• Cleans engine and engine compartment with steam-cleaning equipment and various cleaning agents.
• Applies special-purpose cleaners to remove foreign materials which normal cleaning procedures do not remove, utilizing experience and judgment and following product manufacturer's recommendations.
• Inspects vehicles for noticeable defects, such as dents, scratches, torn upholstery and poor mechanical operation.
• Restores the appearance of the engine area, rugs and upholstery and painted surfaces. Uses touch-up paint, dyes and other appropriate materials.
• Uses proper eye, hand and body protection when using products that require protection.
• Fills vehicles with fuel.
• Applies dressing on tires and tire wells.
• Replaces missing or defective small parts.
• Maintains showroom and stock vehicles in clean and presentable condition at all times.
• Ensures proper stickers are displayed in the vehicle's window.
• Removes all window stickers on sold vehicles.
• Keeps work area neat and clean.
• Operates all tools and equipment in a safe manner.
• Reports any safety issues immediately to management.
• Other tasks as assigned.

Requirements

Education and/or Experience

• No prior experience or training.
• Less than high school education; or up to one month related experience or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• High school diploma or general education degree (GED); or one to three months related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• One year certificate from college or technical school; or three to six months related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience3

Qualifications:

• To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Working Conditions:

• Detail department is both operated inside and outside on the dealer’s car lot.
• Conditions can be wet. Dealer supplies shoes with slip resistant soles.
• Detail chemicals are frequently used and appropriate safety equipment is supplied by the dealer.