What are the responsibilities and job description for the Pre-Detail/Car Washer position at Swickard Palo Alto Corporation?
Description
Palo Alto, CA | Audi | Luxury brand | Car Washer | Pre-Detail | Entry-level | Career path | Silicon Valley | Veterans encouraged to apply | $18 - $20/hr
IS THIS YOU?
You take pride in your work and have a high standard for how a vehicle should look when it leaves your hands
You're reliable, hardworking, and ready to contribute to a team at one of Silicon Valley's premier luxury brands
You're looking for a role where your attention to detail and work ethic are the entry point to a bigger automotive career
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.
At Audi Palo Alto, every vehicle that passes through our operation is a reflection of the brand standard we hold ourselves to. The Car Washer / Pre-Detail Technician is a critical part of that standard -- preparing vehicles for delivery, service return, and lot presentation with the care and consistency a luxury dealership demands.
WHAT YOU'LL DO
Wash and rinse new, used, and service vehicles to dealership standards -- exterior hand wash, wheel cleaning, and glass treatment
Perform pre-detail preparation -- vacuuming interiors, wiping surfaces, cleaning door jambs, and readying vehicles for full detail or guest delivery
Inspect vehicles for obvious cosmetic issues during the wash process -- reporting scratches, stains, or damage to the appropriate team member
Apply dressing to tires and trim as part of the presentation standard
Maintain cleanliness and organization of the wash bay and detail area throughout every shift
Move and stage vehicles as needed to support service and delivery workflow
Support the detail team with additional preparation tasks as directed
WHAT WE'RE LOOKING FOR
No prior automotive experience required -- we will train the right person from day one
A high personal standard for quality -- you notice what others miss and take pride in the result
Physically capable of working on your feet in an active, outdoor environment throughout your shift
Reliable, punctual, and consistent -- the wash and detail workflow depends on you showing up ready
Comfortable with hand wash techniques and detail preparation equipment -- or quick to learn them
Valid driver's license with a clean driving record
A team-first mindset -- your work supports every department and the whole store notices when it runs well
WHAT WE OFFER
$18 - $20/hr
Medical, dental, and vision insurance
Life insurance and supplemental coverage options
Paid time off and paid holidays
On-the-job training -- no experience necessary
A genuine career path -- motivated wash and pre-detail team members grow into detail technician, porter, and service support roles at Swickard
Employee vehicle purchase and service discounts
A team culture at a world-class luxury brand where your effort and attention to detail are valued
WHY AUDI PALO ALTO
Audi is one of the most respected luxury performance brands in the world -- the presentation standard here is real, and the people who uphold it take pride in it
Palo Alto is at the heart of Silicon Valley -- a store with a discerning, high-expectation guest base that notices the details
A role where your work is visible every time a vehicle is delivered or returned to a guest -- quality here matters
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, including the ones working behind the scenes
A supportive environment where entry-level means the beginning, not the ceiling
Audi Palo Alto holds every vehicle that leaves our lot to a luxury standard -- and the Car Washer / Pre-Detail Technician is the person who makes that standard visible. It's physical, detail-oriented work in a fast-paced environment, and the right person will find it's a strong foundation for a career in automotive.
If you take pride in your work, hold yourself to a high standard, and want to start your career at a world-class luxury brand -- we'd like to meet you.
Salary : $18 - $20