Detail Technician

Description

Wilsonville, OR | Mercedes-Benz | Hospitality | Luxury brand | Detail Technician | Flat-rate | Auto detailing | Luxury standard | Portland metro | Pacific Northwest | Veterans encouraged to apply | $20 - $24/hr flat rate

IS THIS YOU?

• You take genuine pride in your work and hold yourself to a high standard -- every vehicle that leaves your hands reflects the Mercedes-Benz name and you take that seriously

• You work with speed and consistency and understand that flat-rate means your hustle and your quality both show up in your paycheck

• You're looking for a stable role at one of the Pacific Northwest's most respected luxury dealerships where your attention to detail is genuinely valued

WHO WE ARE

Swickard Auto Group is a hospitality company that happens to sell and service cars. We believe the best guest experiences start with the best employee experiences. That's why we've grown to 40+ rooftops across the West Coast, Alaska, and Hawaii while maintaining a culture built on one simple idea: do right by people, every time.

Mercedes-Benz of Wilsonville is Swickard's flagship Oregon location and a consistent Best of the Best Mercedes-Benz store. Every vehicle we deliver to a guest -- new, pre-owned, or returned from service -- has to meet the standard the brand demands. The Detail Technician is the person who makes that standard real.

WHAT YOU'LL DO

• Perform thorough interior and exterior detail work on new, pre-owned, and service vehicles -- washing, vacuuming, polishing, and protecting to Mercedes-Benz luxury standards

• Prepare vehicles for guest delivery -- ensuring every car is clean, presentable, and ready to make a strong first impression

• Apply paint protection, fabric protection, and appearance products accurately and consistently

• Inspect vehicles for cosmetic issues during the detail process -- scratches, stains, and odors -- addressing or escalating appropriately

• Operate detail equipment including pressure washers, buffers, vacuums, and steam cleaners safely and efficiently

• Coordinate with service advisors, sales staff, and porters to prioritize vehicle readiness and meet delivery timelines

• Work efficiently on a flat-rate structure -- your throughput, quality, and consistency directly drive your earnings

WHAT WE'RE LOOKING FOR

• Prior detailing, car washing, janitorial, or cleaning experience preferred -- the right person with strong work ethic and attention to detail will be trained to our standard

• A high personal standard for quality -- you notice what others miss and take pride in the finished result

• Self-directed and productive -- flat-rate rewards speed and consistency and you bring both

• Reliable and punctual -- vehicle readiness touches every department and the whole store notices when it runs well

• Valid driver's license with a clean driving record

WHAT WE OFFER

• $20 - $24/hr flat rate -- your efficiency and quality directly drive your earnings

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance

• Life insurance and supplemental coverage options

• Paid time off and paid holidays

• Career growth -- motivated detail techs at Swickard have grown into porter, service support, parts, and advisor roles

• Employee vehicle purchase and service discounts

WHY MERCEDES-BENZ OF WILSONVILLE

• Swickard's flagship Oregon store and a consistent Best of the Best Mercedes-Benz dealership -- the detail standard here is high because the brand and the guests demand it, and the detail technician who delivers it is an essential part of that reputation

• A high-volume luxury store with consistent detail work across new deliveries, pre-owned inventory, and service vehicles -- steady flat-rate earning potential every shift

• Wilsonville sits at the heart of the Portland metro's southern corridor -- a stable, growing market with a loyal Mercedes-Benz guest base

• Swickard is one of the fastest-growing dealer groups in the country -- ranked Top 5 in North America for reputation in the automotive industry

• Our HEART values -- Honor, Engage, Anticipate, Respond, Thank -- apply to every role on the team, not just the ones facing guests

If you take pride in your work, move with pace, and want a stable flat-rate detail role at one of the Pacific Northwest's most respected Mercedes-Benz stores -- we'd like to meet you.