Reconditioning Specialist in Augusta, Maine at Charlie's Family of Dealerships

Company OverviewCharlie's Family of Dealerships is a family-owned business that has been serving the community since 1986. With over 250 employees and multiple franchise locations, the company is dedicated to providing exceptional automotive sales and service while actively supporting local organizations and community initiatives.Job OverviewWe are seeking a motivated and detail-oriented Reconditioning Technician to join our dynamic team. In this role, you will be responsible for restoring vehicles to pristine condition through various cleaning, buffing, and detailing processes. Your work will ensure each vehicle meets our high standards of quality and cleanliness, delivering an outstanding experience for our customers.Responsibilities

• Perform vehicle exterior washing, including hand washing and use of cleaning equipment to achieve a spotless finish
• Conduct vehicle paint correction and buffing using automotive buffers to restore paint clarity and shine
• Detail vehicle interiors by cleaning carpets, upholstery, dashboards, windows, and other surfaces with appropriate tools and products
• Apply window tinting as needed to enhance vehicle appearance and privacy
• Operate manual transmissions safely during vehicle movement within the facility
• Maintain a clean and organized auto detailing facility, including janitorial duties and equipment upkeep
• Assist with heavy lifting tasks to handle vehicles or supplies safely and efficiently

Qualifications

• Experience in auto detailing, vehicle cleaning, or auto body repair preferred
• Knowledge of standard passenger car operation and safe work practices
• Skilled in vehicle paint correction, buffing, and automotive polishing techniques
• Familiarity with vehicle interior detailing, window tinting, and exterior washing procedures
• Ability to operate cleaning equipment, buffers, and other detailing tools effectively
• Strong customer service skills with a professional attitude
• Capable of heavy lifting and physically demanding tasks throughout the workday
• Valid driver’s license

Join our team to help deliver top-quality vehicles that look their best! We value energetic individuals who take pride in their work and are eager to contribute to a positive customer experience. All positions are paid roles committed to maintaining the highest standards of vehicle cleanliness and presentation.Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Disability insurance
• Employee discount
• Flexible spending account
• Free parking
• Health insurance
• Health savings account
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Parental leave
• Retirement plan
• Vision insurance

Work Location: In person

QUALIFICATIONS To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below represent the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions.

EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE

No prior experience or training.

LANGUAGE SKILLS

Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals. Ability to write routine reports and correspondence. Ability to speak effectively before groups of customers or employees of an organization.

REASONING ABILITY

Applying common sense understanding to carry out detailed but uninvolved written or oral instructions. Ability to deal with problems involving a few concrete variables in standardized situations.

CERTIFICATES, LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS

Valid Driver's License

PHYSICAL DEMANDS The physical demands described here represent those that an employee must meet to perform the essential functions of this job successfully. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to stand, walk; and use hands to handle, or feel. The employee must frequently reach with hands and arms, stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl, and talk or hear. The employee is occasionally required to sit and climb or balance. The employee must regularly lift and/or move up to 25 pounds and frequently lift and/or move up to 50 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus.

WORK ENVIRONMENT The work environment characteristics described here represent those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly exposed to wet and/or humid conditions, moving mechanical parts, and outside weather conditions. The employee is frequently exposed to fumes or airborne particles. The employee is occasionally exposed to toxic or caustic chemicals. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.