Senior Paint Prep Technician – Refine & Refinish Vehicles

CarMax Business Services; Frederick (MD); On-site; USD 34,000 - 43,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid sick time

Vacation time

Holiday time

Holiday Premium Pay

Job summary

CarMax is seeking a Sr. Reconditioning Associate to drive quality in our modern, climate-controlled shop in Frederick, MD. You will perform paint prep, masking, sanding and refinishing tasks, while supporting related duties to ensure vehicles meet CarMax standards.

You’ll work with skilled technicians, gain hands-on experience, and contribute to a safe, efficient workflow in a collaborative environment that values customer satisfaction and continuous improvement.

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.

Skills

Attention to detail

Reading & data interpretation

Multi-tasking

Fast-paced environment

Respiratory protection use

Education

New Associate Orientation Training – Operations

Job description

CarMax is seeking a Sr. Reconditioning Associate to drive quality in our modern, climate-controlled shop in Frederick, MD. You will perform paint prep, masking, sanding and refinishing tasks, while supporting related duties to ensure vehicles meet CarMax standards.

You’ll work with skilled technicians, gain hands-on experience, and contribute to a safe, efficient workflow in a collaborative environment that values customer satisfaction and continuous improvement.