Detail Technician - Body Shop

Lighthouse Buick GMC•Morton, IL

10h•$15 - $18

About The Position

Lighthouse is looking for someone with a great attitude who loves a clean car and a positive working environment. Come join our Auto Detail Technician team here at Lighthouse where your duties will include the following: Essential Duties Wash vehicle exterior, clean interior and exterior windows and wipes down doorjamb Apply wax to auto body, and wipes or buffs 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 Apply revitalizers and preservation agents to interior vinyl or leather surfaces and treats fabrics with spot- and stain-resistant chemicals Clean engine and engine compartment 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 Inspect vehicles for noticeable defects, such as dents, scratches, torn upholstery and poor mechanical operation Restore appearance of engine area, rugs and upholstery and painted surfaces. Uses touch-up paint, dyes and other appropriate materials Use proper eye, hand and body protection when using products that require protection Fill vehicle with fuel Apply dressing on tires and tire wells Replace missing or defective small parts Qualifications High school diploma or general education degree (GED); or one to three months related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience. Organizational skills, and good attention to detail. Lighthouse Employees Core Behaviors We expect our employees to do their best to follow these with a great attitude. Create Customers for Life Share Lighthouse “love” Greet and engage guests Build open and honest relationships Balance truth and grace Forgive Know when to lead and when to follow Have fun delivering quality work Pursue learning and growth Be humble Own the problem Be a positive team player Give my best Treat everyone with dignity and respect Support and hold each other accountable Be mindful of my well-being Maintain a healthy balance between work, family, community, church. Lighthouse Buick GMC Strategic Values We recognize these strategic values as critical to our business success and are listed below in order of importance. 1. Principles – the Bible will be our compass and our guide. 2. Ethics – the implementation of Biblical Principles as demonstrated by Jesus Christ. 3. Employees – create an atmosphere where people like to come to work. a. Human Resources - we are committed to ongoing training, leadership development, retaining our talent, recruiting the best talent in the business and identifying and correcting under-performers. b. Safety – provide a safe, clean environment for our employees and customers. 4. Customers – exceed customer expectations and we will grow “Customers for Life.” a. Do the right thing because it’s the right thing to do. b. Quality – to be the Number One organization in our customer’s experience in sales and service. 5. Profit – we are committed to perpetuating this business into and through the next generation, for the long-term benefit of all of our families within the organization. Profitability is the outcome of the measurable results of our efforts in the above values. a. Innovation – being committed to considering new ways we do things in order to attain our “stretch goals.” b. Growth and expansion through service and product diversity.

Requirements

High school diploma or general education degree (GED); or one to three months related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience.
Organizational skills, and good attention to detail.

Responsibilities

Wash vehicle exterior, clean interior and exterior windows and wipes down doorjamb
Apply wax to auto body, and wipes or buffs 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
Apply revitalizers and preservation agents to interior vinyl or leather surfaces and treats fabrics with spot- and stain-resistant chemicals
Clean engine and engine compartment 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
Inspect vehicles for noticeable defects, such as dents, scratches, torn upholstery and poor mechanical operation
Restore appearance of engine area, rugs and upholstery and painted surfaces. Uses touch-up paint, dyes and other appropriate materials
Use proper eye, hand and body protection when using products that require protection
Fill vehicle with fuel
Apply dressing on tires and tire wells
Replace missing or defective small parts