Vehicle Detailer

Jenkins Acura of Ocala•Ocala, FL

About The Position

This is an entry-level opportunity for someone interested in starting a career in the automotive industry. Previous detailing experience is not required. The primary function is washing vehicles in the Service Department, with hands-on training in techniques for detailing new and pre-owned vehicles and preparing them for delivery and retail presentation. Dependability, eagerness to learn, pride in work, a positive attitude, and a strong work ethic are important to success in the role. The Vehicle Detailer prepares new and pre-owned vehicles for sale and delivery by restoring their interior, exterior, and under-hood appearance. Work may include washing, vacuuming, shampooing, conditioning, waxing, polishing, buffing, and applying fabric protection. The Detailer informally inspects vehicles for defective parts or accessories, drives vehicles with automatic and standard transmissions around the lot and to nearby aftermarket shops, and may replace minor or superficial parts, adjust loose parts, or perform minor touch-ups when directed. The position also involves managing and restocking detailing supplies, documenting work, and following company policies, procedures, and safety standards. The role involves physical activities including sitting, standing, walking, lifting 50–75 pounds, carrying, pushing, pulling, climbing, balancing, stooping, kneeling, crouching, crawling, reaching, handling, fingering, and sensing objects by touch. It also requires speaking, hearing, tasting or smelling, and visual abilities including near and far vision, depth perception, visual accommodation, color vision, and field of vision. Environmental conditions may include weather, moving mechanical parts, non-climate-controlled areas, wet or humid conditions, high or exposed places, noise, and vibration. The employer is an equal opportunity employer and prohibits discrimination and harassment on the basis of protected characteristics under applicable federal, state, and local laws.

Requirements

No previous detailing experience is required.
Dependability, eagerness to learn, pride in work, a positive attitude, and a strong work ethic.
Unrestricted driver's license and clean driving record.
General mechanical aptitude.
Ability to drive vehicles with automatic and standard transmissions.
Ability to lift 50–75 pounds.
Ability to meet the described physical demands and work in the listed environmental conditions.

Nice To Haves

Detailing experience.

Responsibilities

Wash and condition vehicles, including tires, wheels, undercarriages, and under-hood components.
Vacuum and shampoo vehicles and apply fabric, leather, and carpeting conditioners.
Wax, polish, buff, and recondition vehicle exteriors.
Manage, order, and restock detailing supplies.
Document work activities as required.
Ferry vehicles around the lot and to and from local aftermarket shops for specialty work, such as leather repairs and glass replacement.
Informally inspect vehicles for defective parts or accessories.
Replace minor or superficial parts and accessories, tighten or adjust loose parts, and perform minor touch-ups when directed.
Follow company policies, procedures, and safety standards.
Perform other duties as assigned.