Senior Paint Prep & Refinishing Technician

CarMax Business Services; Redlands (CA); On-site; USD 75,790,000 - 91,778,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid sick time

Vacation time

Holiday pay

Holiday Premium Pay

Job summary

CarMax is seeking a Sr. Reconditioning Associate in Redlands, CA to perform expert body repairs and refine paint surfaces in a climate-controlled shop. You will work with skilled technicians, maintain safety standards, and support related roles as needed, ensuring every vehicle meets quality expectations.

This role emphasizes accurate data interpretation, certification attainment, and adherence to EH&S guidelines while delivering strong internal and external customer service.

Qualifications

• Completion of New Associate Orientation Training – Operations
• Accountability to Associate 1 Competency Model
• CarMax timekeeping systems training for hourly associates
• Meet Cosmetic Reconditioning Associate II and Flow Inventory Associate II Performance Standards
• Achieve workstation certifications for Cosmetic Reconditioning Associate II, Flow Inventory Associate II, and Senior Reconditioning Associate
• Ability to read, interpret, and transcribe data accurately, and perform multiple tasks in a fast-paced, high-energy environment.
• Required to use CarMax-provided respiratory protection. Must be clean-shaven to use half-face respirator.

Responsibilities

• Perform expert body repairs, including masking, sanding, and grinding
• Apply primer and refinish paint surfaces to meet CarMax standards
• Remove and replace parts as needed for cosmetic and structural integrity
• Repair plastic and substrate damage with precision and care
• Conduct post-paint refinishing, defect correction, and maintain and repair specialized equipment
• Deliver exceptional customer service to internal and external partners
• Follow CarMax Environmental, Health and Safety (EH&S) requirements and maintain a clean and orderly work area.

Job description

CarMax is seeking a Sr. Reconditioning Associate in Redlands, CA to perform expert body repairs and refine paint surfaces in a climate-controlled shop. You will work with skilled technicians, maintain safety standards, and support related roles as needed, ensuring every vehicle meets quality expectations.

This role emphasizes accurate data interpretation, certification attainment, and adherence to EH&S guidelines while delivering strong internal and external customer service.