Description

With a new Porsche Service Center set to be built at our location we are looking for qualified technicians to join our growing team at Porsche Bellingham. We offer paid Porsche training and continued education to attain manufacturer certification! Relocation assistance and or sign-on bonus up to $15,000.00 depending on qualifications. 

Benefits of Working at Swickard:

• We're on a mission: Most people have a stressful experience buying or servicing their car. It shouldn’t be that way. We’re looking for people as crazy as we are about revolutionizing the car-buying experience and it starts with hospitality. Hospitality isn’t just what we do, it’s who we are. We need exceptionally talented individuals to join us on our mission and embark on a challenging, rewarding career. Do you have what it takes? 
• It's a career, not a J-O-B: We'll pay for your ongoing training and certifications so you can advance your career, expand your skills, and grow your income. At Swickard, you're in the driver's seat! 
• We invest in you: We invest in our team member's personal growth. We believe that when you grow and succeed outside work, you'll be a better version of yourself for the team and our guests.
• Leadership & Mentorship: As an experienced technician, you will have the opportunity to be a team lead and invest in the next generation of technicians at Swickard!
• Equal, opportunity: We are an equal opportunity employer that values diversity, inclusion, and belonging at our company. We do not discriminate based on race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, disability status, or any other characteristics protected under applicable State or Federal laws and regulations.

Competitive benefits package:

• Insurance: medical, dental, vision, life, and pet insurance
• Optional disability coverage
• 401k plan
• Paid Holidays
• PTO

What Winning Looks Like:

• Demonstrating a high “HQ” (Hospitality Quotient) consisting of kindness & optimism, intellectual curiosity, work ethic, empathy, self-awareness, and integrity.
• Interact daily with customers, Service Advisors, other Technicians, Parts Associates, Cashiers, Sales Associates, and Managers
• Perform vehicle repair and/or maintenance work as outlined on repair order with efficiency and accuracy, in accordance with dealership and factory standards to ensure customer loyalty
• Communicate with Parts Department and Service Advisors regularly to effectively manage production and Customer communication
• Diagnose the cause of any malfunction and perform repair, if authorized by the customer
• Conduct multi-point inspections to make appropriate recommendations to ensure the safety and reliability of customer vehicles
• Document work performed on each vehicle on the repair order
• Keep abreast of factory technical bulletins and participate in factory-sponsored training classes as appropriate
• Provide an exceptional customer experience to drive loyalty
• Achieve targeted Customer Satisfaction Index

Skills Needed to Win:

• Ability to effectively manage time to meet and exceed targets
• A strong desire to succeed
• Previous automotive diagnostic and repair experience a plus
• A team player who is focused on providing exemplary customer service
• Ability to work in a fast-paced work environment
• Strong organizational skills and detail-oriented
• Possess a valid in-state driver's license and an acceptable driving record

How You Will Make an Impact

Our guests seek professionalism, honesty, and credibility. As a Certified Porsche Service Technician/Mechanic, you will be one of the primary team members responsible for delivering elevated hospitality by ensuring par excellence of our vehicles. Your efficiency of service and repair will directly impact whether we become our guest’s favorite place to purchase, lease, or service their vehicle.

About Us

• We were founded in 2014 by Jeff Swickard in Wilsonville, OR.
• Swickard has positioned itself as a leader in the automotive industry working with brands like Mercedes Benz, Toyota, Lexus, Porsche, Audi, Honda, GMC, and Jaguar-Land Rover among others.
• We have over 2,000 employees at 28 dealerships in 5 states…and we are still growing!
• We were ranked as the 2nd fastest growing auto group in 2021 by Automotive News
• We are a team. Everyone plays a role in our success.
• We are a hospitality company that happens to be in the automotive industry.

Requirements

• Porsche Gold Factory Training and Certifications
• 2 years or more as a Porsche Certified Technician