Detail

Car detailers are responsible for making the interior and exterior of an automobile look neat and clean using a variety of cleaning equipment and products; these professionals have an eye for cleanliness and inspection.

The car detailer job description entails preparing and servicing vehicles prior to rental including: refueling, cleaning and washing, checking fluids and pressure levels of all vehicles.

It also involves inspecting vehicles to ensure that safety equipment such as: lights, tires, brakes, wipers, horn, seat belts, mirrors and back-up lights, are in working order, as well as inspecting vehicles for unidentified body damage.
The car detailer’s role also involves providing positive customer service, including greetings and assisting customers with luggage and personal belongings where applicable.

They are also responsible for maintaining a clean and orderly work area and for reporting any unsafe or hazardous conditions to management.

The car detailer work description entails completing the out-of-service tag and ensuring vehicles are moved to the maintenance area.

In addition to this major function of cleaning all exterior and interior windows and mirrors and vacuum interior, floor, seats, ashtray and trunk, they also perform a variety of other tasks and duties depending on the settings in which they work.

The car detailer job description example provided below shows major tasks, duties, and responsibilities commonly assigned to individuals who work in the position by most employers:

• Monitors and maintains the cleaning equipment and machinery for proper operation and functioning
• Uses cleaning supplies and equipment such as brushes, scrapers, vacuums, and solutions to perform cleaning on vehicles
• Preserves, protects, and restores vehicle’s interiors and exteriors through the application of polishes, conditioners, waxes and/or masking materials
• Undertakes inspection on parts, equipment, or vehicles for cleanliness and damage
• Undertakes inspection on personal work performed for maximum quality assurance
• Performs various tasks, including vacuum to remove dirt and debris, clean upholstery and surfaces, use air compressors and cloths to dry surfaces and apply preservation chemicals to surfaces to protect them against spots and stains
• Protects the leather or fabric of vehicles through the application of dyes, paints, and waxes
• Cleans and dresses engine compartment, wheels, and tires to remove grease and dirt’s