Detail Technician

Lighthouse Buick GMC, Inc.; Morton (IL); On-site; USD 22,000 - 25,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Life insurance

401k matching

Employee discounts

Job summary

Lighthouse Buick GMC, Inc. is seeking a Detail Technician who will clean dealership and customer vehicles inside and out, ensuring a high standard of appearance.

With a focus on attention to detail and good work ethic, the ideal candidate will enjoy making cars look their best. The role offers a pay range of $16 to $18 per hour and operates from Monday through Friday, 7 AM to 3 PM.

Qualifications

• Valid Driver's License required.
• Experience with professional detailing preferred.
• Experience in a dealership setting preferred.

Responsibilities

• Wash vehicle exterior and clean interior.
• Inspect vehicles for noticeable defects.
• Vacuum interiors and clean upholstery.

Skills

Attention to detail

Communication skills

Work ethic

Education

High School diploma or GED

1-3 months related experience

Job description

Detail Technician

Lighthouse is looking for an individual who exudes a servant heart, has a good work ethic, and good communication skills. The best candidates have a high attention to detail and love the finished work of a great looking car or truck!

Summary

Detail Technicians go the extra mile to clean dealership and customer vehicles (both inside and out) and a job well done is a vital part of Lighthouse's great customer service.

Pay: $16-$18 per hour
Hours: Monday through Friday 7 AM to 3 PM

Benefits:

• Health insurance with employer contribution.
• Dental, Vision and Life insurance.
• 401k with matching employer contribution.
• Employee discounts on repair and purchase.

Essential Duties

• Wash vehicle exterior, clean interior and exterior windows and wipe down doorjamb.
• Apply wax to auto body, wipe or buff surface.
  
• Vacuum interior of vehicles to remove loose dirt and debris.
  
• Clean upholstery, rugs and other surfaces, using appropriate cleaning agents, applicators and cleaning devices.
  
• Apply revitalizers and preservation agents to interior vinyl or leather surfaces and treat fabrics with spot and stain resistant chemicals.
  
• Clean engine and engine compartment with steam-cleaning equipment and various cleaning agents.
  
• Apply special-purpose cleaners to remove foreign materials which normal cleaning procedures do not remove, utilizing experience and judgement and following product manufacturer's recommendations.
  
• Inspect vehicles for noticeable defects, such as dents, scratches, torn upholstery and poor mechanical operation.
  
• Restore appearance of engine area, rugs, upholstery and painted surfaces - use touch-up paint, dyes, and other appropriate materials.
  
• Use proper eye, hand, and body protection when using products that require protection.
  
• Fill vehicle with fuel.
  
• Apply dressing on tires and tire wells.
  
• Replace missing or defective small parts.
  
• Ensure proper stickers are displayed in vehicle's window - removing all window stickers on sold vehicles.
• Keep work area neat and clean and operate all tools and equipment in a safe manor - reporting safety issues to management.
  
• Other duties as assigned.
  

Qualifications

• Valid Driver's License.
• High School diploma or GED or 1-3 months related experience and/or training.
• Experience with professional detailing preferred.
• Experience in a dealership setting preferred.

Lighthouse Strategic Values

The following are Lighthouse Buick GMC Strategic Values; we recognize these strategic values as critical to our business success and are listed below in order of importance:

1. Principles: The Bible will be our compass and our guide.
2. Ethics: The implementation of Biblical Principles as demonstrated by Jesus Christ.
3. Employees: Create an atmosphere where people like to come to work.
   
4. Customers: Exceed customer expectations and we will grow "Customers for life."
5. Profit: We are committed to perpetuating this business into and through the next generation, for the long-term benefit of all of our families within the organization. Profitability is the outcome of the measurable results of our efforts in the above values.

Lighthouse Core Behaviors

• Create Customers for Life
• Share Lighthouse "love"
• Greet and engage guests
• Have integrity
• Build open and honest relationships
• Balance truth and grace
• Forgive
• Know when to lead and when to follow
• Have fun delivering quality work
• Pursue learning and growth
• Be humble
• Own the problem
• Be a positive team player
• Give my best
• Treat everyone with dignity and respect
• Support and hold each other accountable
• Be mindful of my well-being
• Maintain a healthy balance between work, family, community, church