Detail Technician

Swickard Auto Group; Wilsonville (OR); On-site; USD 28,000 - 33,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

Life insurance and supplemental cover

Paid time off and holidays

Career growth opportunities

Employee vehicle purchase and service 

Job summary

Swickard Auto Group, home to Mercedes-Benz of Wilsonville, seeks a Detail Technician to uphold luxury detailing standards for all vehicles. You will clean, inspect, and prepare cars for delivery, ensuring a pristine guest experience and adherence to brand expectations.

The role rewards speed and accuracy under a flat-rate system, with benefits aligned to a premium luxury dealership environment in the Pacific Northwest.

Qualifications

• Prior detailing, car washing, janitorial, or cleaning experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Perform thorough interior and exterior detail work on vehicles to Mercedes-Benz luxury standards.
• Prepare vehicles for guest delivery, ensuring cleanliness and presentation.
• Apply paint and fabric protection and appearance products accurately.
• Inspect vehicles for cosmetic issues and address or escalate as needed.
• Operate detail equipment safely and efficiently (pressure washers, buffers, vacuums, steam cleaners).
• Coordinate with service advisors, sales staff, and porters to prioritize readiness and meet delivery timelines.
• Work on a flat-rate structure; throughput and quality impact earnings.

Skills

Detailing

Car washing

Quality control

Time management

Tools

Pressure washers

Buffers

Vacuums

Steam cleaners

Job description

Description

Wilsonville, OR | Mercedes-Benz | Hospitality | Luxury brand | Detail Technician | Flat-rate | Auto detailing | Luxury standard | Portland metro | Pacific Northwest | Veterans encouraged to apply | $20 - $24/hr flat rate

IS THIS YOU?

• You take genuine pride in your work and hold yourself to a high standard -- every vehicle that leaves your hands reflects the Mercedes-Benz name and you take that seriously
• You work with speed and consistency and understand that flat-rate means your hustle and your quality both show up in your paycheck
• You're looking for a stable role at one of the Pacific Northwest's most respected luxury dealerships where your attention to detail is genuinely valued

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.

Mercedes-Benz of Wilsonville is Swickard's flagship Oregon location and a consistent Best of the Best Mercedes-Benz store. Every vehicle we deliver to a guest -- new, pre-owned, or returned from service -- has to meet the standard the brand demands. The Detail Technician is the person who makes that standard real.

WHAT YOU'LL DO

• Perform thorough interior and exterior detail work on new, pre-owned, and service vehicles -- washing, vacuuming, polishing, and protecting to Mercedes-Benz luxury 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 appearance products accurately and consistently
• Inspect vehicles for cosmetic issues during the detail process -- scratches, stains, and odors -- addressing or escalating appropriately
• Operate detail equipment including pressure washers, buffers, vacuums, and steam cleaners safely and efficiently
• Coordinate with service advisors, sales staff, and porters 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, car washing, janitorial, or cleaning experience preferred -- the right person with strong work ethic and attention to detail will be trained to our standard
• A high personal standard for quality -- you notice what others miss and take pride in the finished result
• Self-directed and productive -- flat-rate rewards speed and consistency and you bring both
• 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

WHAT WE OFFER

• $20 - $24/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
• Career growth -- motivated detail techs at Swickard have grown into porter, service support, parts, and advisor roles
• Employee vehicle purchase and service discounts

WHY MERCEDES-BENZ OF WILSONVILLE

• Swickard's flagship Oregon store and a consistent Best of the Best Mercedes-Benz dealership -- the detail standard here is high because the brand and the guests demand it, and the detail technician who delivers it is an essential part of that reputation
• A high-volume luxury store with consistent detail work across new deliveries, pre-owned inventory, and service vehicles -- steady flat-rate earning potential every shift
• Wilsonville sits at the heart of the Portland metro's southern corridor -- a stable, growing market with a loyal Mercedes-Benz guest base
• Swickard is one of the fastest-growing dealer groups in the country -- ranked Top 5 in North America for reputation in the automotive industry
• Our HEART values -- Honor, Engage, Anticipate, Respond, Thank -- apply to every role on the team, not just the ones facing guests

If you take pride in your work, move with pace, and want a stable flat-rate detail role at one of the Pacific Northwest's most respected Mercedes-Benz stores -- we'd like to meet you.