Lot Attendant / Cleaner - New Jersey

Quixote Studios; Carlstadt (NJ); On-site; USD 19,000 - 28,000; Full time

Job summary

Quixote Studios is seeking a Lot Attendant/Cleaner to maintain clean, rental-ready vehicles and trailers and support the Fleet and Studio Services teams. You will help ensure safety, condition, and documentation meet company standards.

Responsibilities include cleaning, inspecting units, documenting damages with photos, assisting customers at check-in, and keeping the lot organized. Weekend and overtime work may be required.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• Valid driver's license with a clean driving record as determined by the company.
• 1–2 years of cleaning, fleet, lot, or customer service experience preferred.
• Comfort with using tablets to document vehicle damage and check vehicles in/out.
• Ability to work weekends, overtime, and various shifts.

Responsibilities

• Clean interiors and exteriors of RVs, trailers, tractors, and fleet vehicles to company standards.
• Vacuum, sweep, shampoo, mop floors, clean windows, and sanitize bathrooms.
• Inspect units before rental and after return; photograph and document damage.
• Check DOT and BIT documentation and current safety equipment; report issues.
• Assist customers with rental check-in and guide to units; provide courteous service.
• Maintain organized lot areas and assist with vehicle placement.

Skills

Cleaning

Customer service

Attention to detail

Time management

Communication

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

Tablets

Job description

Quixote is a leading provider of production vehicles for the entertainment industry. Quixote rents production trailers, trucks and other vehicles to support a wide range of events and productions including long-form television and feature film, as well as high-end photo shoots and commercials. We operate in Los Angeles and New York, while also servicing on-location productions across the U.S.

Quixote offers unparalleled convenience, service and quality to productions of any size. At Quixote, everyone on set is a VIP.

Job Summary:

The Lot Attendant / Cleaner supports the Studio Services and Fleet teams by maintaining clean, rental-ready vehicles and trailers, assisting customers, and supporting rental check-in and departure inspections. Working under the general supervision of the Service Manager, this role helps ensure the fleet meets company standards for cleanliness, condition, documentation, and safety.

What You'll Do:

• Clean the interiors and exteriors of RVs, trailers, tractors, and other fleet vehicles to company standards, including vehicle bodies and chassis.
• Vacuum, sweep, shampoo, and mop floors and stairs; clean windows and windowsills; and clean and sanitize bathrooms.
• Inspect units before rental departure and upon return, documenting damage and assets with photographs and reporting potential new damage for review.
• Check that each departing and returning unit has its required DOT and BIT documentation and current safety equipment; report missing or expired items to the supervisor.
• Assist customers with rental check-in, guide them to their rental units, and provide courteous, professional service.
• Assist with placement of smaller vehicles and maintain orderly lot areas.
• Regularly audit asset keys and report discrepancies.
• Maintain cleaning supply areas and equipment in a clean, organized, safe, and operable condition.
• Follow proper chemical labeling, dilution, and use procedures, and wear required personal protective equipment.
• Report equipment, vehicle, safety, and customer service issues to the supervisor.
• Meet department productivity and quality standards, prioritize workflow, and perform other related duties as assigned.

What You'll Need:

• One to two years of relevant cleaning, fleet, lot, or customer service experience preferred.
• High school diploma or GED required.
• Valid driver’s license and an acceptable driving record as determined by the company’s insurance carrier.
• Ability to use basic technology, including tablets, to document vehicle damage with photos and utilize company systems to check vehicles in and out.
• Knowledge of cleaning methods, materials, equipment, occupational hazards, and safety precautions.
• Strong communication skills and the ability to understand and follow written and verbal instructions in English.
• Attention to detail, effective time management, and ability to work independently, safely, and efficiently under pressure.
• Ability to work effectively with coworkers, supervisors, and customers, with flexibility to work various shifts, weekends, and overtime as needed.

Working Conditions:

Work regularly takes place outdoors and may involve temperature extremes, wet or humid conditions, limited visibility, vibration, loud noise, dust, mechanical hazards, moving objects, vehicle operation, and shift work.

Physical Requirements:

The role requires standing, walking on irregular surfaces, bending, reaching, climbing, crouching, kneeling, stooping, twisting, and repetitive motions, along with handling materials and equipment. Employees must be able to lift and carry up to 50 pounds and push or pull up to 160 pounds of product or equipment.

These requirements represent the essential functions of the position. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform those functions.

Quixote Studios is proud to be an Equal Opportunity employer. We consider all qualified applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, creed, sex, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, disability, medical condition, marital status, sexual orientation, genetic information, protected veteran status, or any other basis protected by applicable law, including federal, state, and local fair chance laws.

Employment is contingent upon completion of applicable screenings in accordance with local laws.

The company uses E-Verify to confirm the identity and employment eligibility of all new hires.

If you require a reasonable accommodation during the application or hiring process, please notify us at [e-mail] so we can support you throughout the recruitment experience.