Automotive Detail Technician - Kalkaska

Serra Traverse City•Kalkaska, MI

11d•Onsite

About The Position

Automotive Detail Technician We are always looking for bright, motivated, and energetic professionals to add to our world-class team. Here at Serra Kalkaska, we work as a team, and our team strives to be the best for our customers. If you feel that your skills would be an asset to our team, then we want to get to know you! A little history... "Take care of the customer and your employees, and the rest will take care of itself."- Albert M. Serra Serra Kalkaska is proud to be part of Serra Automotive , one of the top ten privately-held retail automotive groups in the nation. In 1973, founder Albert M. Serra began with a single Chevy store and a people-first philosophy. Within five years, the dealership achieved Top Five status in the United States and, in the process, fine-tuned a solid formula for growth and an unquenchable passion for success. Following sound operational strategies, Serra Automotive has managed steady expansion in economies both struggling and strong. Today, Serra Automotive operates in seven states and employs over 2,200 people. The network includes 44 dealerships and represents 56 automotive franchises, making it a formidable force in the $1 trillion automotive retailing industry. Automotive Detail Technician Summary: Cleans and refurbishes new and used automobiles. Conforms to dealership and/or manufacturer specifications and time allowances.

Requirements

A valid driver's license
Excellent communication, organizational, and time management skills
Ability to sit or stand for prolonged periods of time
Ability to perform repetitive data entry tasks, manual dexterity
Possess the ability to multitask
Professional, well-groomed personal appearance
All applicants must be able to demonstrate ability to pass pre-employment testing to include background checks, MVR, drug test.

Responsibilities

Follow proper procedures established by Serra Traverse City to perform complete vehicle detail.
Wash vehicle exterior, clean interior and exterior windows and wipe down door jambs .
Apply wax to the auto body and wipe or buff the surface .
Vacuum interior of vehicles to remove loose dirt and debris.
Clean upholstery, rugs, and other surfaces, using appropriate cleaning agents, applicators and cleaning devices.
Clean engine and engine compartments with steam-cleaning equipment and various cleaning agents.
Apply special-purpose cleaners to remove foreign materials which normal cleaning procedures do not remove, utilizing experience and judgment and following product manufacturer's recommendations.
Restore appearance of engine area, rugs and upholstery, and painted surfaces.
Use touch-up paint, dyes, and other appropriate materials.
Use proper eye, hand and body protection when using products that require protection.
Apply dressing on tires and tire wells.
Ensure proper stickers are displayed in the vehicle's window.
Keep the work area neat and clean.
Operate all tools and equipment in a safe manner.
Prepare and apply automotive touch up paint to vehicles.
Shuttle new and used vehicles to the appropriate car lots.
Report any safety issues immediately to management.
Other duties may be assigned, as needed.