Detail Technician

San Francisco, CA – Downtown luxury Land Rover dealership seeking a skilled Detail Technician with detailing experience. Veterans encouraged to apply.

About the role

As the Detail Technician at Land Rover San Francisco, you’ll uphold the premium presentation standard for one of the country’s most iconic luxury automotive destinations. Every vehicle that leaves the store reflects the brand’s reputation, and your craftsmanship makes that standard visible. This is a flat-rate role where your efficiency, quality, and consistency directly drive your earnings.

Responsibilities

• Perform thorough interior and exterior detail work on new, used, and service vehicles—washing, vacuuming, polishing, and protecting to dealership and Land Rover presentation standards.
• Prepare vehicles for guest delivery, ensuring every car is immaculate and ready to impress high-net-worth clientele.
• Apply paint protection, fabric protection, ceramic coatings, and aftermarket appearance products as directed.
• Inspect vehicles for cosmetic issues during the detail process—scratches, stains, swirl marks, and odors—and address or escalate appropriately.
• Operate detail equipment including pressure washers, dual-action polishers, vacuums, and steam cleaners safely and effectively.
• Maintain an organized, clean, and safe detail bay and work area throughout every shift.
• 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 impact your earnings.

Requirements

• Prior detailing experience required; dealership detail experience strongly preferred. High-end auto spa or luxury vehicle detailing backgrounds also welcome.
• A luxury standard of quality—Land Rover guests in San Francisco expect a vehicle that reflects the premium nature of the brand, and you hold yourself to that standard.
• Comfortable with paint correction, dual-action polishing, and paint protection application.
• Self-directed and productive—flat-rate rewards speed and consistency, and you bring both.
• Comfortable operating all detail equipment safely and effectively.
• Physically capable of standing, bending, and working on your feet throughout the shift.
• Reliable, punctual, and takes pride in work that is genuinely exceptional.
• Valid driver’s license with a clean driving record.

Pay

$28 - $32/hr flat rate—your efficiency and quality directly drive your earnings.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance.
• Life insurance and supplemental coverage options.
• Paid time off and paid holidays.
• Career growth—strong detail technicians at Swickard grow into senior detail, porter, service support, and operations roles.
• Employee vehicle purchase and service discounts.
• A well-equipped detail operation at one of San Francisco’s most recognized luxury dealerships.

Why Land Rover San Francisco

• An iconic downtown San Francisco store with a loyal, high-net-worth guest base—the presentation standard here matches the clientele.
• $28 - $32/hr flat rate reflects the premium standard of the store and the market, offering a competitive rate for skilled detailers in the Bay Area.
• A high-volume luxury operation with consistent detail work across new, pre-owned, and service vehicles—steady flat-rate opportunity every shift.
• Swickard Auto Group 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 those that make the vehicles shine.
• A team environment at a world-class store where your craftsmanship is visible and your standard is recognized.