On-Site Service Valet: Drive, Park & Delight Guests

Penske Cadillac Buick GMC of South Bay; Downey (CA); On-site; USD 23,000 - 32,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical Insurance

Dental Insurance

401(k) Savings Plan

Career Advancement

Job summary

Penske Cadillac Buick GMC of South Bay is seeking a Service Valet to manage guest vehicles and support the service department on-site in Downey, CA. The role emphasizes safety, courtesy, and efficient traffic flow in the lot.

Responsibilities include preparing vehicles for delivery, moving vehicles in the lot, assisting guests, and maintaining a neat, secure parking area. A valid license and strong customer service skills are required.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• At least 2 years of automotive valet services experience.
• Proficient with customer service skills.
• Ability to interact and communicate with coworkers and customers.
• Ability to maneuver vehicles safely in lot.
• Must have a valid driver’s license and maintain a good driving record.
• Follow all key safety procedures.

Responsibilities

• Installs and removes protective covers and prepares vehicles for service.
• Maintain a neat, organized service parking area and ensure security of vehicles.
• Move and park guest vehicles as needed to support service flow.
• Deliver and pick up guests when required.
• Inspect vehicles for damage and report issues.
• Assist in all other areas of the service department as needed.
• Maintain professional appearance and high ethical standards.

Skills

Customer service

Valid driver's license

Safe driving

Communication skills

Teamwork

Vehicle maneuvering

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

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The Service Valet is responsible for moving service guest vehicles to ensure smooth and efficient traffic flow through the facility, to increase guest convenience, and to maintain an orderly service parking area.

Position is 100% on-site.

Essential Duties

• Installs and removes disposable seat covers, steering wheel covers, floor mats, and ID tags in all the vehicles brought in for service.
• Ensure cleanliness of vehicles before they are delivered to customers to include washing and vacuuming as needed.
• Drives vehicles from the service lane to their proper places in the service parking lot.
• Maintains the parking lot in a neat and organized manner.
• Ensure that all the vehicles in the service parking lot are kept locked.
• Assists in moving disabled vehicles in or around the service department.
• Retrieves customer vehicles from the parking lot, as needed.
• Delivers and picks up guests, as needed.
• Helps maintain a professional appearance of the service departments and the courtesy van.
• Inspects each vehicle for lot damage that may have occurred during the vehicles stay in the service department.
• May be required to record any external vehicle damage (i.e. scratches, dents) and vehicle information on check-in sheet and submits to designed personnel.
• Must follow all company safety policies, operations and practices.
• Assists in all other areas of the service department, as needed.
• Maintains high ethical standards.
• Maintains professional appearance at all times.

Hourly Rate of $20.00.

Qualifications

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The individual should possess:

• A high school diploma or equivalent, desired.
• At least 2 years of automotive valet services experience.
• Proficient with customer service skills.
• Ability to interact and communicate with coworkers and customers.
• Ability to maneuver vehicles safely in lot.
• Follows all key security procedures.
• Ability to take direction and perform tasks efficiently and safely.
• Excellent guest relations skills.
• Ability to train other Valet services personnel.
• Ability to oversee vehicle inventory scans.
• Proficient with core valet services responsibilities including but not limited to preparing vehicles for delivery; maintaining sales, service and inventory lots in a neat and organized manner; inspecting vehicles for damage upon check-in; minimizing vehicle congestion in sales or service drive; monitoring driveways, parking lots and entrances; securing vehicles and vehicle keys; and operating vehicles in a safe and cautious manner.
• Must have a valid driver’s license and maintain an acceptable, safe driving record.

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Physical Demands

The physical demands described are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Individual will be required to:

• Withstand outdoor weather conditions, as the seasons dictate.
• Frequently required to sit or stand for long periods of time; walk; use hands to finger, handle or feel; and reach with hands and arms.
• Regularly lift and/or move objects up to 10 pounds.

Penske Toyota is an equal opportunity employer and maintains a drug and alcohol-free workplace. Some positions may require applicants to possess a valid driver's license and have a good driving record.

Penske Toyota is looking for results driven, team focused, dedicated people to join our team. To explore more about the positions for which we are currently accepting applications, please click the link below. Start your engines and apply online today!
Our compensation and benefits package includes:
• Medical, Dental, Vision and Prescription Insurances
• Company Paid Life Insurance
• 401(k) Savings and Retirement Plan
• Tremendous Opportunity to Learn, Advance and Build a Career!
Penske Toyota is an Equal Opportunity Employer.