Detailer - Elevate Your Career at Lexus Downtown!

Are you passionate about cars and take pride in your work? At Lexus Downtown, part of the revolutionary Downtown AutoGroup (DAG), we're not just servicing cars. We're engineering trust, crafting reliability, and revolutionizing the automotive service experience. We're a community of skilled professionals who believe that maintaining a vehicle should be as rewarding as driving one. Take a look at our unique approach and see for yourself!

Why we need you

Are you obsessive about cleaning and reconditioning vehicles to ensure they meet the highest presentation standards for sale or return to customers? That's what we live for. And that's where you come in.

Our vision at Lexus Downtown is to create lifetime guests, not just one-time customers. To do that, we need someone extraordinary. Someone who doesn't just clean cars, but who can make them look like they just left the factory.

Without you, we're just another service center. With you, we're the providers of our guests' automotive dreams, ensuring their vehicles are always ready for the next adventure.

Here's what you'll be doing

This role requires a strong attention to detail, excellent work ethic, and the ability to work both independently and as part of a team.

Your responsibilities will include:

• Exterior Detailing:
• • Wash, wax, and buff vehicles.
  • Remove tar, grease, and other contaminants from the exterior surfaces.
  • Apply protective finishes to ensure a lasting shine.
  • Clean and polish wheels, tires, chrome, and trim.
• Interior Detailing:
• • Thoroughly vacuum, shampoo, and clean vehicle interiors, including seats, carpets, and upholstery.
  • Clean dashboards, consoles, windows, and mirrors.
  • Remove stains, odors, and pet hair.
  • Apply protective treatments to upholstery and interior surfaces.
• Inspection and Reconditioning:
• • Inspect vehicle for damage, imperfections, or other detailing needs.
  • Report any issues to the supervisor for further action.
  • Perform minor touch-ups such as paint correction or scratch removal.
  • Inspect and quote detailing repairs on exterior or interior compartments for customers and internal vehicles.
• Quality Assurance:
• • Ensure each vehicle is detailed to dealership and manufacturer standards before delivery to the customer or display on the sales floor.
  • Conduct final inspections to ensure all work meets or exceeds expectations.
• Maintenance and Equipment Handling:
• • Maintain cleanliness and organization of the detailing bays, tools, and equipment.
  • Follow safety guidelines and proper handling of chemicals and cleaning supplies.
• Other Duties:
• • Assist with moving and organizing vehicles on the lot as needed.

This job description indicates the general nature and level of work expected. It is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties, or responsibilities required by the incumbent. Incumbent may be asked to perform other duties as required.

You need these qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Knowledge of vehicle cleaning products, tools, and techniques.
• Strong attention to detail and commitment to quality work.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment and manage time effectively.
• Valid driver’s license with a clean driving record.
• Knowledge of safety measures needed when using cleaning products.
• Physical ability to lift and move up to 40 kgs and perform repetitive tasks such as bending, standing, and kneeling.
  • Primarily works in a garage setting with exposure to outdoor weather conditions.
  • May require extended periods of standing and physical exertion.

It would be nice if

• You have previous experience in automotive detailing.
• You are meticulous and motivated.
• You have experience mentoring junior technicians

What we offer

• Performance-Driven Culture: We celebrate achievements and foster a results-oriented work environment.
• Career Growth: We’re committed to helping our team members grow their careers with us - we believe in promoting from within.
• Community: Be part of a team that’s as passionate about cars as you are, in one of the most vibrant cities in the world.
• Competitive Pay: We value your contributions and ensure you're rewarded accordingly.
• Comprehensive Benefits: Health, dental, and vision coverage, along with a Parts & Service Discount and a generous Vehicle Purchase Program.
• Professional Development: Ongoing training opportunities to keep your skills sharp and your career on track through our DAG Academy.
• Modern Facility: Work in a clean, organized, and well-equipped shop that prioritizes safety and efficiency at our state-of-the-art Autoplex.
• Rich Legacy: Established in 1992, our group has grown from a single dealership to employing over 300 professionals that collectively represent the largest retailer of automobiles in downtown Toronto.

**You are what drives us …**Apply Now!

If you're ready to take your career to the next level, please apply. We're excited to hear your story!

This is an in-person role.

Lexus Downtown and Downtown AutoGroup are pleased to accommodate individual needs in accordance with the Accessibility of Ontarians with Disabilities Act, 2005 (AODA), within our recruitment process. If you require accommodation at any time throughout the recruitment process, just email us at hr@dtautogroup.com.

Lexus Downtown and Downtown AutoGroup are an equal opportunity employer who agrees not to discriminate against any employee or job applicant because of race, color, religion, national origin, sex, physical or mental disability, or age.

Join us at Lexus Downtown in revolutionizing the automotive service experience!

All candidates must be eligible to work in Canada. We thank all applicants for their interest; however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted.