Automotive Detail Technician - Kalkaska

Automotive Detail Technician

We are always looking for bright, motivated, and energetic professionals to add to our world‑class team. Here at Serra Kalkaska, we work as a team, and we strive to be the best for our customers. If you feel your skills would be an asset to our team, we want to get to know you!

Serra Kalkaska is proud to be part of Serra Automotive, one of the top ten privately‑held retail automotive groups in the nation. In 1973, founder Albert M. Serra began with a single Chevy store and a people‑first philosophy. Within five years the dealership achieved Top Five status in the United States and fine‑tuned a formula for growth. Today, Serra Automotive operates in seven states, employs over 2,200 people, and represents 56 automotive franchises.

"Take care of the customer and your employees, and the rest will take care of itself." – Albert M. Serra

Cleans and refurbishes new and used automobiles. Conforms to dealership and/or manufacturer specifications and time allowances.

• Follow proper procedures established by Serra Traverse City to perform complete vehicle detail.
• Wash vehicle exterior, clean interior and exterior windows, and wipe down door jambs.
• Apply wax to the auto body and wipe or buff the 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.
• Clean engine and engine compartments with steam‑cleaning equipment and various cleaning agents.
• Apply special‑purpose cleaners to remove foreign materials that normal cleaning procedures do not remove, using experience and judgment and following product manufacturer’s recommendations.
• Restore appearance of engine area, rugs and upholstery, and painted surfaces. Use touch‑up paint, dyes, and other appropriate materials.
• Use proper eye, hand and body protection when using products that require protection.
• Apply dressing on tires and tire wells.
• Ensure proper stickers are displayed in the vehicle’s window.
• Keep the work area neat and clean.
• Operate all tools and equipment in a safe manner.
• Prepare and apply automotive touch‑up paint to vehicles.
• Shuttle new and used vehicles to the appropriate car lots.
• Report any safety issues immediately to management.
• Other duties may be assigned, as needed.

• A valid driver’s license.
• Excellent communication, organizational, and time‑management skills.
• Ability to sit or stand for prolonged periods of time.
• Ability to perform repetitive data entry tasks, manual dexterity.
• Possess the ability to multitask.
• Professional, well‑groomed personal appearance.

• Medical, Dental, Vision, 401(k).
• $15k of Employer‑paid Life Insurance.
• Employee Referral Program.
• Growth Opportunities.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to sit and use hand to finger, handle or feel. The employee frequently is required to talk or hear. Specific vision abilities required include close vision.

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing essential functions. The noise level is usually moderate.

All applicants must demonstrate ability to pass pre‑employment testing to include background checks, MVR, drug test.

Entry level

Full‑time

Management and Manufacturing

Automotive

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