Automotive Detailer

Automotive Detailer 

Nissan | Giles Automotive Group
Lafayette, LA | $12 /hr

Every vehicle that leaves our lot reflects the pride, skill, and attention to detail of our team. If you’re looking for a role that leads to real career growth and that's full of opportunity, this is it. At Giles Nissan, we don’t just clean cars, we help people experience them at their absolute best.

We’re seeking an individual who is highly motivated, hands-on, and ready to be part of a supportive, team-driven environment in Lafayette.

What You’ll Earn & Receive

• Starting at $12/hour (higher for experienced candidates)
  
  

• Medical & dental insurance
  
  

• Paid vacation
  
  

• 401(k) with company contributions
  
  

• Clear career growth: many team members move into sales or management within 2–3 years, with promotions often achievable in the first 6 months
  
  

Schedule & Support

• 40-hour workweek with rotating Saturdays
  
  

• Daily guidance and mentorship from a strong management team
  
  

• Training in automotive detailing, customer service, and professional standards

What You’ll Do Every Day

• Clean, wax, polish, and detail vehicles to the highest standards
  
  

• Inspect finished vehicles to ensure they meet customer and company expectations
  
  

• Maintain and operate tools and equipment safely and efficiently
  
  

• Report any vehicle damage promptly
  
  

• Collaborate with teammates to coordinate workflow
  
  

• Uphold Giles service standards and represent the brand professionally

Who Thrives in this Position

If you’re 19 with a valid driver’s license and a clean record, but more importantly, you bring:

• Positive attitude and strong work ethic
  
  

• Attention to detail and pride in your work
  
  

• Excellent communication and customer service skills
  
  

• Desire to grow into higher-paying roles or leadership positions
  
  

• Experience not required but is absolutely a bonus

• Enable and embody our core values:

• INTEGRITY:  The highest standards of honesty, integrity, and sincerity

• EXCELLENCE:  A continuous drive for excellence and self-improvement

• PROACTIVE RESPONSIBILITY:  Dependable & proactively responsible for areas of influence.  

• ONE TEAM:  A professional team-player who deeply respects others

• SERVICE:  A strong desire to serve our community, our customers, and each other

• ATTITUDE HEART:  Exudes a strong positive attitude & empathy toward others

About Us

We are Giles Automotive Group.  We pride ourselves in living out our mission to be a “vehicle" that improves the lives of our employees, our customers, and our community.  Our mission is more than a cute phrase or something we hang on our wall.  The Giles Mission is central to how we help you advance, not just in your career, but as a person.  We are interested in discovering your strengths and helping you leverage them to reach your personal and professional goals.  Our mission impacts the way we help our clients, as we like to say we don't "sell" cars, we help people buy cars.  And finally, our mission is reflected in our contribution to Acadiana.  Please visit gilescarees.com to see some of our primary causes.  Let's just say our culture is positive and progressive, especially for a car dealership.

Ready to Start Your Career?

If you’re hardworking, detail-oriented, and motivated, we want you on our team. Launch your automotive career at Giles Subaru Lafayette and grow with a company that invests in your future. Apply now and fill out the survey in your email, let's meet!

Equal Opportunity Employer

We are an equal opportunity employer and prohibit discrimination/harassment without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.