Detailer

What You'll Own

• Deliver a premium finish - Transform each vehicle with meticulous detailing that meets EL's highest standards — no shortcuts, no missed spots.
• Master your tools - Safely operate DA polishers, buffers, clay bars, and detailing equipment to enhance vehicle appearance with skill and precision.
• Adapt your technique - When a vehicle throws you a challenge — heavy water spots, swirl marks, tricky surfaces — you adjust your approach and solve it. You don't skip steps.
• Perfect the exterior - Streak-free windows, spotless wheels, dressed tires — the details that make the difference between good and exceptional.
• Deep clean with purpose - Shampoo and scrub upholstery and carpets to deliver a fresh, like-new interior every time.
• Create a great customer moment - Engage with customers at handoff, explain what was done, and ensure they drive away genuinely impressed.
• Protect the standard - Follow safety protocols, maintain a clean organized workspace, and own your work quality from start to finish.

Qualifications

What You Bring

• Demonstrated attention to detail — quality is a personal standard, not just a requirement
• Reliable attendance and accountability — you own your work and flag issues proactively
• Ability to balance speed with high-quality output without cutting corners
• Physical stamina for a full active shift — standing, bending, and moving throughout
• Professional, confident customer interaction at vehicle handoff
• Experience adapting technique to challenging vehicle surfaces and conditions
• Hands-on experience with DA polishers, buffers, or clay bar techniques preferred — we'll train the right person
• Background in auto detailing, bodywork, or premium vehicle care is a strong plus

El Car Wash Competencies

• Job Knowledge & Technical Proficiency — Understands job responsibilities, products, and tools needed to perform work accurately.
• Drives Results — Completes tasks reliably, stays focused on priorities, and takes responsibility for individual performance — tasks are done fully and correctly.
• Customer-Centric Approach — Demonstrates positive customer interactions, listens actively, and follows service standards to create a great customer experience.
• Problem-Solving — Addresses routine challenges, makes sound day-to-day decisions, and asks for help when needed.
• Team Collaboration — Works well with teammates, communicates openly, and contributes to a supportive team environment.
• Safety & Compliance — Follows safety procedures, uses equipment correctly, and speaks up about hazards.

Why El Car Wash

Fast-paced, team-driven, and customer-obsessed — El Car Wash is where you refine your craft and take pride in every finish.

Benefits

• Full comprehensive benefits (Health, Vision, Dental)
• 401(k) with 4% match — yes, free money
• Paid time off
• Parental leave (maternity & paternity)
• Tuition reimbursement
• Pet insurance
• Mental health days
• On-the-job training and real career growth
• FREE car washes