What are the responsibilities and job description for the Body Shop Detailer position at Swickard Chevrolet Buick GMC Cadillac of Anchorage?
Body Shop Detailer
Anchorage, AK
**Veterans encouraged to apply**
No prior automotive industry experience is required to apply!
Description
Our Detail Technicians play a vital role in ensuring the smooth operations and efficient workflow of our Body Shop. You'll be responsible for meticulously cleaning guest vehicles to deliver back to them after repairs. You will also be responsible for other duties involved in keeping a clean and safe environment in the shop.
Responsibilities:
- Interior Detailing:
- Thoroughly vacuum carpets, upholstery, and floor mats, removing all dirt, debris, and pet hair.
- Clean fabric and leather seats, vinyl surfaces, and plastic trim.
- Deodorize interiors to eliminate unpleasant smells.
- Clean and polish windows and interior glass surfaces.
- Exterior Detailing:
- Wash vehicles thoroughly using cleaning solution, cloths and brushes.
- Degrease wheels and wheel wells, removing grime and brake dust.
- Clean and dress exterior trim like chrome, plastic, and rubber components.
- Additional Responsibilities:
- Sweeping and cleaning work stalls and other areas throughout the shop.
- Maintain a clean and organized work area, ensuring all tools and supplies are properly stored.
- Picking up and delivering vehicles as needed.
- Other duties as assigned
Qualifications:
- Be at least 18 years of age
- Demonstrate a high “HQ” (Hospitality Quotient) consisting of kindness & optimism, intellectual curiosity, work ethic, empathy, self-awareness, and integrity.
- Valid driver's license with a clean driving record.
- no prior experience required.
- Strong attention to detail and a commitment to quality work.
- Ability to work efficiently and meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment.
- Manual dexterity and the ability to perform physical tasks (bending, kneeling, lifting).
- Ability to work independently and as part of a team in a fast-paced environment
- Be willing to learn and take direction
Physical Requirements:
- Lifting and Carrying: Ability to lift and carry objects weighing up to 50 pounds on occasion.
- Standing and Walking: This role requires spending a significant amount of time on their feet, moving around vehicles and the shop.
- Bending, Stooping, Kneeling, and Crouching: Accessing all areas of a vehicle, including interiors and lower body panels, requires these movements.
- Reaching: This role requires frequent need to reach, stretch, and extend arms to clean various parts of the vehicle.
Benefits of Working at Swickard:
- Career Path –Swickard isn’t just a J-O-B. You’ll learn and grow into different roles and be able to take on new leadership responsibilities.
- Ongoing training and support
- Opportunities for continued personal and professional growth.
- We are an Equal Opportunity Employer and value diversity and inclusion at our company.
Competitive benefits package:
- Insurance: medical, dental, vision, life and pet insurance
- Optional disability coverage
- 401k plan
- Paid Holidays
- PTO
About Us:
- We were founded in 2014 by Jeff Swickard in Wilsonville, OR.
- We’re a hospitality company that happens to sell cars, parts, and service.
- We are a team. Everyone plays a role in our success.
- Culture: We want to be our customers’ favorite place to purchase, lease, or service their vehicle and we want to be your favorite place to work!?
- Highline Brands: Swickard has positioned itself as a leader in highline brands such as Mercedes Benz, BMW, Volvo, Porsche, Lexus, Audi, Land Rover, and more.
- We are consistently ranked as one of the fastest growing dealership groups in the US by Automotive News.
Most people have a stressful experience buying or servicing their car. It shouldn’t be that way. We’re looking for people as crazy as we are about revolutionizing the car-buying experience and it starts with hospitality. Hospitality isn’t just what we do, it’s who we are. We need exceptionally talented individuals to join our mission and embark on a challenging, rewarding career. Do you have what it takes?