Detail Technician (Flat Rate)

Description

Lynnwood, WA | BMW | Hospitality | Luxury performance brand | Detail Technician | Flat-rate | Car wash | Janitorial | Hospitality | 1+ year experience | Pacific Northwest | Seattle metro | Veterans encouraged to apply | $21 - $25/hr flat rate

About the role

You have at least a year of experience in detailing, car washing, janitorial, or hospitality work -- you know what a clean, presentable space looks like and you hold yourself to that standard. You're reliable, efficient, and take genuine pride in the quality of your work -- flat-rate means your output shows up directly in your paycheck. You're ready to bring your eye for detail and your work ethic to a BMW store where the presentation standard matches the brand.

Responsibilities

• Perform thorough interior and exterior detail work on new, used, and service vehicles -- washing, vacuuming, polishing, and protecting to BMW dealership standards
• Prepare vehicles for guest delivery -- ensuring every car is immaculate and ready to make a strong first impression
• Apply paint protection, fabric protection, and appearance products as directed
• Inspect vehicles for cosmetic issues during the detail process -- scratches, stains, swirl marks, and odors -- addressing or escalating appropriately
• Maintain a clean, organized, and safe detail bay throughout every shift
• Cook up with service advisors, sales staff, and porters to prioritize vehicle readiness and meet delivery timelines
• Operate detail equipment including pressure washers, buffers, vacuums, and steam cleaners safely and effectively
• Work efficiently on a flat-rate structure -- your throughput, quality, and consistency directly drive your earnings

Requirements

• 1+ year of experience in detailing, car washing, janitorial, or hospitality work -- required
• A high standard for cleanliness and presentation -- you notice what others miss and you don't let a vehicle leave your hands unless it's right
• Self-directed and productive -- flat-rate rewards speed and consistency and you bring both
• Comfortable operating detail equipment safely and effectively
• Physically capable of standing, bending, and working on your feet throughout the shift
• Reliable and punctual -- vehicle readiness touches every department and the team depends on you
• Valid driver's license with a clean driving record

Qualifications

Medical, dental, and vision insurance
Life insurance and supplemental coverage options
Paid time off and paid holidays
Career growth -- motivated detail techs at Swickard have grown into porter, service support, parts, and advisor roles
Employee vehicle purchase and service discounts

Benefits

A team-oriented environment at one of the Seattle metro's established BMW dealerships

Pay

$21 - $25/hr flat rate -- your efficiency and quality directly drive your earnings

Schedule

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 BMW of Lynnwood, every vehicle that leaves our operation reflects the standard of the brand -- and the Detail Technician is the person who makes that standard visible. Whether it's a new BMW headed to a first-time owner or a service vehicle being returned to a loyal guest, the presentation has to be right every time.