Detail Technician

Job Description

Job Description

San Francisco, CA | Land Rover | Luxury brand | Hospitality | Detail Technician | Detailing experience preferred | Downtown SF | Bay Area | Veterans encouraged to apply | $28 - $32/hr flat rate

IS THIS YOU?

• You have detailing experience and a genuine standard for quality -- you know what a luxury vehicle should look like when it leaves your hands

• You work with speed and consistency and understand that flat-rate rewards both -- your efficiency and your eye for detail show up in your paycheck

• You're looking for a role at one of San Francisco's most iconic luxury dealerships where your craftsmanship is valued and your rate reflects it

WHO WE ARE

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.

Land Rover San Francisco is one of the most iconic luxury automotive destinations in the country -- a high-volume, award-winning store in the heart of downtown San Francisco with a loyal, high-net-worth guest base. Every vehicle that leaves this store is a reflection of the brand standard we hold ourselves to, and the Detail Technician is the person who makes that standard visible.

WHAT YOU'LL DO

• 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 make a strong first impression for a 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 -- addressing or escalating 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 drive your earnings

WHAT WE'RE LOOKING FOR

• 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

WHAT WE OFFER

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

• 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, and the Detail Technician who upholds it takes genuine pride in the result

• $28 - $32/hr flat rate reflects the premium standard of the store and the market -- this is a competitive rate for a skilled detailer 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 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 the ones that make the vehicles shine

• A team environment at a world-class store where your craftsmanship is visible and your standard is recognized

Land Rover San Francisco holds every vehicle to a premium standard -- and the Detail Technician is the person who makes that standard real. It's skilled, active work at one of the most recognized luxury automotive operations in the country, with a flat-rate structure that rewards technicians who bring both an uncompromising eye and genuine efficiency.

If you have the detailing experience, the luxury standard, and the drive to earn on your output at an iconic San Francisco dealership -- we'd like to meet you.