Car Detailer Job Application
We are searching for a skilled car detailer to add to our team. In this position, it will be your job to perform a variety of cleaning services to the interiors and exteriors of our customers’ vehicles. Your duties will include performing car inspections, washing cars, buffing them, and waxing their exteriors. In addition, you will also be tasked with vacuuming, steaming, deodorizing the interiors of cars, and more.
To do well in this position, you will need to be physically capable of performing manual labour while standing for the majority of your shifts. You should also have excellent customer service skills and the ability to do quality work with minimal supervision. Manual License is essential.
We prefer candidates who have previous experience with detailing cars. But we’re happy to take a look at your resume even if you don’t. Reach out to us with your resume to begin the application process.
Car Detailer Responsibilities:
Clean the interior and exterior of vehicles using a variety of products and methods
Apply protective finishes to the exteriors of our customers’ cars
Perform inspections to ensure that each step of the cleaning process has been completed
Answer any questions that customers have about their car detailing
Assist us in the management of inventory and reordering of supplies
Perform other administrative tasks as requested by supervisors
We are looking for a confident car detailer that cleans most parts of a car including cracks and crevices that are not cleaned by standard car wash systems.
Essential Duties of a Car Detailer
Uses various types of cleaning equipment and solutions.
Details vehicle according to the customer’s specific instructions.
Shampoos carpets and upholstery.
Vacuums floors and seats.
Cleans and vacuums the trunk.
Cleans out ashtrays and cup holders.
Conditions vinyl and leather.
Cleans all trash, debris, and dirt from the interior of the vehicle.
Uses special foams and detergents designed for specific types of microfibers.
Polishes the dashboard, steering wheel, trims, and mouldings inside the vehicle.
Cleans door frames and instrument panels.
Cleans all dirt, grease, and tar from the exterior of the vehicle.
Reconditions the vehicle’s exterior.
Cleans all glass on the vehicle, inside and out, with the appropriate type of rag and cleaning solution.
Cleans all mirrors with the proper substance.
Steams the engine.
Removes grease from the engine and other parts under the hood.
Waxes and buffs vehicles after washing.
Polishes the exterior chrome and all trim on the exterior of the vehicle using special chrome cleaners.
Uses air compressors and special equipment to dry the inside and outside surfaces.
Applies chemicals to surfaces to protect against spots and stains.
Uses various paints, waxes, and dyes to protect the leather parts of a vehicle’s interior.
Uses hoses and pumps for washing and rinsing vehicles.
Dries floor mats.
Cleans and polishes wheel rims and makes them sparkle.
Cleans the headlights, brake lights and taillights making them brighter.
Fixes minor scratches and chips with touch-up vehicle paint.
Manages the inventory of cleaning supplies.
Keeps records of customers and calls when it might be time for another detail.
Car Detailer Requirements:
Ability to provide exceptional customer service
Must be detail oriented.
Must have excellent communication skills.
Must be an active listener and exercise sound judgment.
Good critical thinking and problem-solving skills are essential.
Must be a good time manage and multi-tasker.
The ability to follow complex instructions is a plus.
Must have the ability to effectively manage material resources and keep track of an inventory of supplies.
Should have ample knowledge of safety precautions, and willingness to comply with all company procedures and policies
Willingness to work a variety of shifts based on staffing needs
Ability to use a variety of car cleaning products and tools
Previous experience with cars is preferred