Detail Technician

Swickard Auto Group; Ontario (CA); On-site; USD 23,419 - 31,684; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

Life insurance and supplemental cover

Paid time off and paid holidays

Career path and growth opportunities

Employee vehicle purchase and service-

Stable team environment

Job summary

Crown Toyota of Ontario, part of Swickard Auto Group, is seeking a Detail Technician in Ontario, CA. You will perform interior and exterior detailing on new, used, and service vehicles under a flat-rate pay structure that rewards speed and quality.

Ideal candidates have detailing experience and a high standard for workmanship. You must be reliable, with a clean driving record and a team-first mindset. We offer comprehensive benefits and growth opportunities within the group.

Qualifications

• Prior detailing experience required; dealership experience a strong plus.
• High standard for quality and accountability.
• Self-directed and productive; flat-rate rewards speed and consistency.
• Comfortable operating detail equipment safely and effectively.
• Physically capable of standing, bending, and working on your feet in Southern California.
• Reliable and punctual; vehicle readiness touches every department.
• Valid driver's license with a clean driving record.
• Team-first mindset supporting every operation.

Responsibilities

• Perform thorough interior and exterior detail work on vehicles — washing, vacuuming, polishing, and protecting to dealership standards.
• Prepare vehicles for guest delivery — ensuring every car is clean, presentable, and ready to make a strong first impression.
• Apply paint protection, fabric protection, and aftermarket appearance products as directed.
• Inspect vehicles for cosmetic issues — scratches, stains, and odors — and address or elevate appropriately.
• Operate detail equipment including pressure washers, buffers, vacuums, and steam cleaners safely and effectively.
• Maintain an organized, clean, and safe detail bay and work area at all times.
• Coordinate with service advisors, porters, and sales staff to prioritize vehicle readiness and meet delivery timelines.
• Work efficiently on a flat-rate structure — your throughput, quality, and consistency directly drive your earnings.

Skills

Detailing

Quality focus

Self-directed

Equipment safety

Physical stamina

Reliability

Driver's license

Team player

Job description

Description

Ontario, CA | Toyota | Trusted brand | Flat-rate | Detail experience required | Inland Empire | Veterans encouraged to apply | $20/hr flat rate

Swickard Auto Group is a hospitality company that happens to sell and service cars. We believe the best guest experiences start with the best employee experiences. That's why we've grown to 40+ rooftops across the West Coast, Alaska, and Hawaii while maintaining a culture built on one simple idea: do right by people, every time.

At Crown Toyota of Ontario, every vehicle that leaves our lot is a reflection of our standard. The Detail Technician is a critical part of delivering the guest experience we're known for -- and on a flat-rate structure, the quality and consistency of your work directly determines what you earn.

WHAT YOU'LL DO

• Perform thorough interior and exterior detail work on new, used, and service vehicles -- washing, vacuuming, polishing, and protecting to dealership standards
• Prepare vehicles for guest delivery -- ensuring every car is clean, presentable, and ready to make a strong first impression
• Apply paint protection, fabric protection, and aftermarket appearance products as directed
• Inspect vehicles for cosmetic issues -- scratches, stains, and odors -- and address or elevate appropriately
• Operate detail equipment including pressure washers, buffers, vacuums, and steam cleaners safely and effectively
• Maintain an organized, clean, and safe detail bay and work area at all times
• Coordinate with service advisors, porters, and sales staff to prioritize vehicle readiness and meet delivery timelines
• Work efficiently on a flat-rate structure -- your throughput, quality, and consistency directly drive your earnings

WHAT WE'RE LOOKING FOR

• Prior detailing experience required -- dealership experience a strong plus, but experience from a detailing shop, car wash operation, fleet service, or similar environment is welcome
• A high personal standard for quality -- you notice what others miss and won't put your name on work that isn't right
• Self-directed and productive -- flat rate rewards speed and consistency, and you need both
• Comfortable operating detail equipment safely and effectively
• Physically capable of standing, bending, and working on your feet throughout the shift in Southern California conditions
• Reliable and punctual -- vehicle readiness touches every department and the whole store notices when it runs well
• Valid driver's license with a clean driving record
• A team-first mindset -- your output supports every corner of the operation

WHAT WE OFFER

• $20/hr flat rate -- your efficiency and quality directly drive your earnings
• Medical, dental, and vision insurance
• Life insurance and supplemental coverage options
• Paid time off and paid holidays
• Clear career path -- motivated detail techs grow into porter, service support, parts, and advisor roles at Swickard
• Employee vehicle purchase and service discounts
• A stable, team-oriented work environment where your output is visible and your effort is valued

WHY CROWN TOYOTA OF ONTARIO

• Toyota is one of the most trusted and in-demand brands on the road -- consistent volume in the Inland Empire means steady flat-rate opportunity every day
• Ontario is a central hub in the Inland Empire with a large, loyal Toyota customer base and a dealership that's been a cornerstone of the community
• Flat-rate detail pay rewards the people who work with speed, care, and consistency -- the harder and smarter you work, the more you earn
• Swickard is one of the fastest-growing dealer groups in the country -- ranked Top 5 in North America for reputation in the automotive industry
• A store where strong performers are noticed and developed -- detail experience is your foundation, and there's real room to grow from here
• Our HEART values -- Honor, Engage, Anticipate, Respond, Thank -- apply to every role on the team, not just the ones facing guests

Crown Toyota of Ontario runs a high-volume operation with consistent vehicle flow and a team that respects the people who take their craft seriously. Your detailing background -- wherever you built it -- is the foundation we're looking for. Bring your skills and your standard, and the flat-rate structure will reward you for it.

If you have detailing experience, a high bar for your own work, and you're ready for a role where effort directly drives income -- we'd like to meet you.