Seasonal Automotive Detailer - Car Washer - Midway Airport

Overview

Enterprise Mobility is seeking a responsible, dedicated person to join our team as Seasonal Full Time Automotive Detailer located at the Midway Airport located at 5150 W 55th Street, Chicago, IL 60638.

The schedule available is 2:30pm - 11:00pm based on a 40 hour workweek and is determined by a Union Shift Bid (must be available to work Saturday & Sunday).

This seasonal position starts in May 2026 and ends October 2026 and cannot exceed 180 days of service. A seasonal employee must experience a 13 consecutive weeks break in service at the end of the season prior to applying again as a seasonal or a regular employee. 

The starting rate of pay is $20.50 / hour based on a 40-hour workweek, with opportunities for additional bonuses for production, averaging an additional $3 - $6 per hour. This full-time position is based out of the Midway Airport Facility. 

Enterprise Mobility operates the Enterprise Rent-A-Car, National Car Rental, and Alamo car rental brands and has frequently been named one of the top places to work. Enterprise Mobility is the largest and fastest growing privately owned automotive rental and leasing company in North America and we are hiring now! We are working towards our shared vision to be the world's best and most trusted mobility company. 

We are dedicated to upholding the highest cleanliness standards in the industry. As an Auto Detailer and Car Washer, you will lead our commitment to exceptional cleaning practices, exceeding standard protocols to ensure the health and safety of everyone.

You will be responsible for washing, cleaning, sanitizing, inspecting, and preparing a variety of vehicles, including cars, trucks, and vans, ensuring they meet our high cleanliness and safety standards for customer rentals.

Privately held by the Taylor family of St. Louis, Enterprise Mobility together with its affiliate Enterprise Fleet Management manages a diverse fleet of 2.4 million vehicles through a network of more than 9,500 fully-staffed neighborhood and airport rental locations in more than 90 countries and territories. 

Responsibilities

We are hiring now for immediate openings. Responsibilities include:

• Clean, sanitize, vacuum, and prepare vehicle interior according to industry-standard protocols
• Wash, clean and dry the vehicle's exterior - this might include cars of different sizes, as well as vans and trucks.
• Check fuel level and warning lights: inspect windshield for damage; factory reset/restore vehicle setting to clear prior customer data; check for customer items and place anything of value in Lost & Found; verify that registration is present, current and matches the license plate.
• Check fluid levels and add as needed; check tire condition, pressure and tread depth; inspect vehicle exterior for damage
• Fuel and stage vehicle
• Inspect vehicle for any safety concerns; report any warning lights and/or vehicle/windshield/tire damage; pull vehicle out of the prep processing as necessary
• Maintains a clean and orderly work area and report any unsafe or hazardous conditions
• Operate tools such as carpet shampoo machines or air purifiers to eliminate stains, pet hair, and odors
• Assists customers when needed. May transport customers to and from the branches
• Helps maintain overall site appearance including general cleaning of interior and exteriors of branch locations
• Site appearance responsibilities to include: desktops, countertops, phones, floors, trash, bathrooms, vacuuming, sweeping the lot and any other miscellaneous tasks related to the daily cleanliness of the branch location

• Seek to improve job performance through self-assessment, skill development, training and goal setting
• Maintain a regular and reliable level of attendance and punctuality
• Perform miscellaneous job-related duties as assigned

Equal Opportunity Employer/Disability/Veterans

Qualifications

• Must be at least 18 years of age. 
• Must have valid driver's license with no more than one moving violation and/or at-fault accident on driving record in the past three years.
• Must be authorized to work in the United States and not require work authorization sponsorship by our company for this position now or in the future.
• Must live within 30 minutes of Midway Airport.
• Shifts determined by a Union Shift Bid and includes evenings, weekends, and Holidays . 
• Seasonal employees may work May 2026 up until October 2026. They must experience a 13 consecutive weeks break in service at the end of the season prior to working again as a seasonal or a regular employee.
• Must be available for shift of 2:30pm -11:00pm determined by a Union Shift Bid (must be available to work Saturday & Sunday).