Apprentice Jobs in San Jose, CA

Lexus Of Stevens Creek Detailer

We are looking for a candidate that can thrive in a demanding and fast-paced environment. The Lexus of Stevens Creek Detailer has the opportunity to work with numerous luxurious vehicles, ensuring the cleanliness and refurnishing of new and pre-owned vehicles to dealership standards.

Our ideal candidate has exceptional attention to detail for this art, has excellent communication skills, utilizes industry techniques, and is knowledgeable in safety procedures with cleaning agents. Our Detailers get to work with an amazing team and at Lexus Stevens Creek they are surrounded by only the best!

The Detail Apprentice Position has a Pay Scale consisting of the following elements and ranges. Wages include Base Hourly Rate of $18.70.

This position is Full-Time and 100% on site at Lexus of Stevens Creek in San Jose, CA.

Perks of working with us:

• Weekly Pay - get paid every Friday.
• Vacation (accruals earned on Full Time or Part Time status)
• Vision, dental, and medical care benefits available to any team full time team member
• Team member referral bonus program
• Tuition reimbursement
• Discounts with Corporate Partners like GE, Dell, Oakley, Yeti, Ray Ban, and many more.
• Development and growth opportunities
• 401k with a generous Company match

Responsibilities

• Performs variety of vehicle cleaning tasks such as (but not limited to) washing, polishing, buffing, interior cleaning, and window cleaning.
• Cleans upholstery, rugs, and other surfaces, using cleaning agents, applicators, and cleaning devices.
• Applies revitalizers and preservative agents to vinyl or leather surfaces and treats fabrics with spot and stain-resistant chemicals.
• Cleans engine and engine departments with steam cleaning equipment and various cleaning agents
• Inspects quality of work performed to ensure guest satisfaction.
• Uses proper eye, hand, and body equipment when using products that require protection.
• Operates tools and equipment in a safe manner.
• Reaches production objectives set by management.
• Assists in all other areas of the Department, as needed.
• Maintains assigned workspace in an organized and clean manner.
• Maintains high ethical standards in all actions.
• Maintains a high level of grooming, hygiene, and uniform appearance.
• Report for work at assigned time in order to provide the level of service the Company's guest expect and deserve.

Qualifications

• A high school diploma or equivalent preferred
• A minimum of six (6) months experience as a washer, detailer, or related field preferred
• Knowledge of automotive maintenance, desired
• Ability to operate manual transmission vehicles; pay attention to detail; read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals; read and comprehend instructions and information in the English language.
• Must have a valid driver's license and maintain an acceptable, safe driving record.

Physical Demands

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Individual will be required to:

• Frequently required to stand; walk; sit; use hands to finger, handle, or feel; and talk or hear.
• Must be able to work outdoors in all weather conditions including low and high temperatures, precipitation, and wind, noisy environments, and small and/or enclosed spaces.
• Talk and hear
• Frequently bend, stretch, twist, or reach with their body, arms, and/or legs
• Stoop, kneel, crouch, crawl, climb repetitively
• Move self in different positions to accomplish tasks in various environments including tight and confined spaces.
• Must be able to independently adjust, move, and lift objects up to 50 pounds.
• Remain in a stationary position, often standing or kneeling for prolonged periods of time.
• Operate motor vehicles and/or heavy equipment
• Repetitively ascend and descend ladder, step stools, stairs, scaffold, ramps, poles, etc.
• Able to tightly grip repetitively

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Why Penske Motor Group

What sets us apart from the competition!

Lexus of Stevens Creek is a proud member of the Penske Motor Group family of automotive dealerships. We take a different approach than others in the industry. We provide the best possible guest experience for the thousands of guests we serve annually, whether they are purchasing a new vehicle, a pre-owned vehicle or having their vehicle serviced by one of our expert Technicians. As the #1 New & Pre-Owned dealership in Northern California, we have the largest inventory, offer great values, above all we make sure that our Guests and Team Members are treated special; and that is one of the reasons that it's not only a pleasure to shop here but to work here as well.

We are looking for the best and brightest to join our team! Are you eager, well-rounded, and ambitious? Do you value exceptional guest service? Are you ready for the new adventure in your career? Then apply with us today!

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