Car Detailer

The Car Detailer will clean vehicles according to company standards or client specifications, which may include performing detail inspections, thoroughly washing, buffing, and waxing exteriors, vacuuming, steaming, and deodorizing interiors.

Position Description:  Essential Duties and Responsibilities 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.
• Uses special foams and detergents designed for specific types of microfibers.
• Polishes the dashboard, steering wheel, trims and moldings 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.
• Steams the engine.
• Waxes and buffs vehicles after washing.
• Polishes the exterior chrome and all trim on the exterior of the vehicle using special chrome cleaners.
• 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. 
• Cleans and polishes wheel rims and makes them sparkle.

Required Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• Must have good customer service skills and excellent communication skills.  
• Must be an active listener and exercise sound judgment.
• Must be a good time manage and multi-tasker.
• The ability to follow complex instructions is a plus.

Education and Experience

• High School diploma.
• Training program at place of employment.
• Certificate from a vocational or technical school in auto detailing.
• Certificate from an auto detailing school or course.
• Online seminars about auto detailing.
• Certification from the International Detailing Association or IDA.

Work Environment

• Time is spent inside and outside of vehicles.
• Must be able to work with strong detergents and chemicals.
• Time is spent working outside in both very hot and very cold weather.
• Must be willing to wear gloves and eye and ear protection.

Salary

• 25% Commission plus $10.08 an hour.
• Effective rate range $22.00 - $30.00.