Detailer

KIA On The Boulevard; Philadelphia (Philadelphia County); On-site; USD 17,000 - 22,000; Full time

Job summary

KIA On The Boulevard is seeking an Automotive Detailer to wash, wax, and refurbish vehicles per dealer standards. The role involves interior and exterior cleaning, upholstery care, and ensuring showroom and stock vehicles remain pristine.

Responsibilities include inspecting vehicles for defects, using proper PPE, and maintaining a safe, clean work area. Experience is not required; on-the-job training provided.

Qualifications

• Ability to read a limited number of words and numbers clearly.
• Ability to read and comprehend simple instructions and memos; write simple correspondence.
• Ability to add/subtract two-digit numbers and work with money units.

Responsibilities

• Cleans and refurbishes vehicles per dealership/manufacturer specs and time allowances.
• Washes exterior, cleans interior and windows, and wipes doorjambs.
• Applies wax, and buffs surfaces; vacuums interior and cleans upholstery.
• Inspects for dents, scratches, upholstery wear and other defects; reports safety issues.
• Maintains showroom and stock vehicles in clean, presentable condition.

Skills

Language skills

Mathematical skills

Reasoning ability

Reading ability

Education

No prior experience or training

High school diploma or GED

1-year certificate from college/technical school

Job description

Automotive Detailer - Summary

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

Automotive Detailer - Essential Duties

• Washes vehicle exterior cleans interior and exterior windows and wipes down doorjambs.
• Applies wax to auto body, and wipes or buffs surface.
• Vacuums 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 appearance of 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 vehicle with fuel.
• Applies dressing on tires and tire wells.
• Replaces missing or defective small parts.
• Always maintains showroom and stock vehicles in clean and presentable condition.
• 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.

Automotive Detailer - 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.

Automotive Detailer - 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 experience.

Automotive Detailer - Language Skills

• Ability to read a limited number of two- and three-syllable words and to recognize similarities and differences between words and between series of numbers. Ability to print and speak simple sentences.
• Ability to read and comprehend simple instructions, short correspondence and memos. Ability to write simple correspondence. Ability to effectively present information in one-on-one and small group situations to customers, clients and other employees of the organization.

Automotive Detailer - Mathematical Skills

• Ability to add and subtract two-digit numbers and to multiply and divide with 10's and 100's. Ability to perform these operations using units of American money and weight measurement, volume and distance.
• Ability to add, subtract, multiply and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions and decimals. Ability to compute rate, ratio and percent and to draw and interpret bar graphs.

Automotive Detailer - Reasoning Ability

• Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out simple one- or two-step instructions. Ability to deal with standardized situations with only occasional or no variables.
• Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out detailed but uninvolved written or oral instructions. Ability to deal with problems involving a few concrete variables in standardized situations.

Automotive Detailer - Certificates, Licenses, Registrations

• Valid Driver's License

Automotive Detailer - Physical Demands

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.