Automotive Lot Attendant / Janitor

Car City•South Bend, IN

22h•$18•Onsite

About The Position

Since 1997, Car City has been Michigan and northern Indiana’s trusted source for quality used vehicles. Car City helps individuals seamlessly finance the vehicle they need—regardless of credit—in a welcoming, judgement-free environment. Rooted deeply in family values and over 100 employees strong, Car City has grown across Michigan and northern Indiana. Over 70% of our employees have been with us for 2+ years! We celebrate 5, 10, 15+ year work anniversaries frequently. Special features of being an Automotive Lot Attendant / Janitor: Work outdoors in various weather conditions. You will be able to support and learn from the sales team! For the Janitor part of the role, you will get to use a Company vehicle to take to a few of the other Car City locations (Car City Battle Creek and Kalamazoo) to clean each facility weekly along with cleaning the South Bend store on a regular and as needed basis. This position does require a valid driver’s license and a good driving record. A day in the life of an Automotive Lot Attendant / Janitor looks like: Coordinate and rotate stock, keeping the lot pleasing to the eye and functional. Ensure that all vehicles start and make note of any issues with vehicles. Maintain service loaners, ensuring they are clean, fueled and ready for use. Monitor and arrange for repairs, lot lights, sign lights and ensure the showroom maintains a pleasing appearance. Support sales staff with customer service including greeting and assisting customers. Assist with transporting vehicles to and from service providers. Keep vehicles clear of snow and the lot plowed in the winter and during the warmer months manage weed growth and other assigned tasks to maintain facilities such as picking up trash off the lot. Report to the sales manager and complete daily tasks. Janitorial duties at Car City South Bend on a regular basis including Battle Creek and Kalamazoo stores weekly during scheduled hours (sweep, mop, dust, empty trash, sanitize/clean bathrooms, upkeep stock of cleaning supplies and equipment, and other cleaning duties as assigned).

Requirements

You must be 18 years of age or older.
Valid driver's license and a good driving record (permitted to drive Company vehicles).
Full-time availability (40-hour schedule within store hours including Saturday availability).
Flexible to work overtime as needed.
Drive to other Car City store locations such as Battle Creek and Kalamazoo during store hours to clean on a weekly basis (Company vehicle provided) along with cleaning South Bend store on a regular basis and as needed.
Ability to work indoors and outdoors in various weather conditions.
Ability to bend/twist/reach overhead to broom snow off cars, get into vehicles, etc.
Ability to lift 30+ lbs. (physical demands of working long hours standing and ability to lift heavy cleaning supplies/equipment as needed).
Customer service skills and ability to be detail oriented and reliable.
Technical cleaning knowledge (methods, chemicals, equipment operation).
Ability to work well within a team and independently to get specific tasks done as expected.
Effective interpersonal communication and time management skills.

Nice To Haves

You have basic experience with vehicles and an aptitude for auto mechanics (automotive experience is not a requirement).
You are driven, enthusiastic and enjoy being on the go.

Responsibilities

Coordinate and rotate stock, keeping the lot pleasing to the eye and functional.
Ensure that all vehicles start and make note of any issues with vehicles.
Maintain service loaners, ensuring they are clean, fueled and ready for use.
Monitor and arrange for repairs, lot lights, sign lights and ensure the showroom maintains a pleasing appearance.
Support sales staff with customer service including greeting and assisting customers.
Assist with transporting vehicles to and from service providers.
Keep vehicles clear of snow and the lot plowed in the winter and during the warmer months manage weed growth and other assigned tasks to maintain facilities such as picking up trash off the lot.
Report to the sales manager and complete daily tasks.
Janitorial duties at Car City South Bend on a regular basis including Battle Creek and Kalamazoo stores weekly during scheduled hours (sweep, mop, dust, empty trash, sanitize/clean bathrooms, upkeep stock of cleaning supplies and equipment, and other cleaning duties as assigned).