Service Advisor

Service Advisor Serving as the primary point-of-contact for all automotive service and repair matters, the Service Advisor's core responsibility is to listen and thoroughly understand customer problems, to arrange for an appropriate service level, and to set/manage expectations on the part of the customer and the technician(s) in terms of service delivery. The ideal Service Advisor has an unrestricted driver's license, clean driving record, a strong mechanical aptitude, a minimum of one year of dealer-level or large facility experience, post-secondary automotive training, certified by the National Institute for Automotive Service Excellence (or is willing to obtain certification), and has a strong technical and customer service performance record. Jenkins Auto Group, founded by Don Jenkins in 1998, is an industry-leading automotive retailer based in Ocala, FL. With over 1,300 employees representing 17 automotive brands, we offer new and pre-owned vehicles, financing, warranties, automobile parts, accessories, service, and body repair. Our commitment is to provide customers with an outstanding automotive experience delivered with professionalism, integrity, and enthusiasm. At Jenkins Auto Group, we believe in promoting growth and upholding our forward trajectory through great people, high standards, and best practices, recognizing that our team is integral to our success. Benefits: Medical- 4 plans (BCBS) Dental Vision Term Life Company-paid Term Life STD/LTD Accident indemnity rider PTO / Sick days (annually) 401(k) with an employer match Employee Assistant Program FMLA / Maternity/Paternity Leave Bereavement Leave Essential Functions: Duties and Responsibilities: The following is a representative list of the duties and responsibilities associated with this position: Meets/greets customers in person or on phone Electronic check-ins Arranges prompt and accurate diagnosis of reported problem Makes best-value repair recommendations based upon nature of the problem Manages delivery of required repair action by successfully setting and managing customer expectations Maintains documentation, including PO, invoices, work orders, reports, etc. Enforces organizational safety standards Ensures appropriate parts inventory is maintained Promotes a 'white-glove' environment to showcase the repair facility Takes 'ownership' and accepts accountability for delivering outstanding service levels Adhere to all company policies, procedures and safety standards Service advisor's manager customer transactions including processing payments Perform other duties as assigned Physical Demands: Sitting: Remaining in the seated position Stand: Remaining on ones feet in an upright position at a workstation without moving about Walking: Moving about on foot Lifting: Raising or lowering an object from one level to another (includes upward pulling) 25-50 lbs. Carrying: Transporting an object, usually holding it in the hands or arms, or on the shoulder Pushing: Exerting force upon an object so that the object moves away from the force (Includes slapping, striking, kicking, and treadle actions) Pulling: Exerting force upon an object so that the object moves toward the force (includes jerking) Climbing: Ascending or descending ladders, stairs, scaffolding, ramps, poles using feet and legs or hands and arms. Body agility is emphasized Stooping: Bending body downward and forward by bending spine at the waist, requiring full use of the lower extremities and back muscles Kneeling: Bending legs at knees to come to rest on knee or knees Crouching: Bending body downward and forward by bending legs and spine Reaching: Extending hand(s) and arm(s) in any direction Handling: Seizing, holding, grasping, turning, or otherwise working with hand or hands. Fingers are involved only to the extent that they are an extension of the hand, such as to turn a switch or shift automobile gears Fingering: Picking, pinching, or otherwise working primarily with fingers rather than with the whole hand or arm as in handling Feeling: Perceiving attributes of objects, such as size, shape, temperature, or texture, by touching with skin, particularly that of fingertips Talking: Expressing or exchanging ideas by means of the spoken word to impart oral information to clients or to the public and to convey detailed spoken instructions to other workers accurately, loudly, or quickly Hearing: Perceiving the nature of sounds by ear Tasting/Smelling: Distinguishing, with a degree of accuracy, differences or similarities in intensity or quality of flavors or odors, or recognizing particular flavors or odors using tongue or nose Near Vision: Clarity of vision at 20 inches or less Far Vision: Clarity of vision at 20 feet or more Depth Perception: Three-dimensional vision. Ability to judge distances and spatial relationships so as to see objects where and as they actually are Visual Accommodation: Adjustment of lens of eye to bring an object into sharp focus. This factor is required when doing near point work at varying distances from the eye Color Vision: Ability to identify and distinguish colors Field of Vision: Observing an area that can be seen up and down or to right or left while eyes are fixed on a given point Environmental Conditions: Exposure to Weather Moving mechanical parts Non-Climate controlled conditions Wet and/or humid conditions High, exposed places Noise Vibration We are an equal opportunity employer and prohibit discrimination/harassment without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.