Be part of a groundbreaking new opportunity! Literally! Swickard Auto Group is opening a BMW dealership in Lynnwood, WA. This is the newest BMW dealership in the Seattle metro market. Candidates selected to join our team will be part of preparing and opening the doors on Day 1. This is an incredibly rare opportunity to bring a luxury brand to market! We are looking for exceptionally talented and motivated individuals to build our team and join our mission to revolutionize the dealership experience for our guests. Do you have what it takes?

No prior automotive industry experience is required to apply for this role! We are seeking individuals with various industry backgrounds. Related fields include airline, hotel, restaurant, mortgage lending, hospitality, customer service, guest service, and high-end retail.

How You Will Make an Impact

Our guests seek luxury, value, and world-class service. As a Detail Technician, you will assist the dealership in revamping new and used vehicles to sell to our customers. You will impact whether we become our guest’s favorite place to purchase, lease, or service their vehicle.

What Winning Looks Like:

• Demonstrating a high “HQ” (Hospitality Quotient) consisting of kindness & optimism, intellectual curiosity, work ethic, empathy, self-awareness, and integrity.
• Cleans and refurbishes new and used automobiles
• Washes vehicle exterior to clean cars with cleaning solution, water, cloths, and brushes
• Applies wax to auto body and wipes or buffs surfaces to protect surfaces and preserve shine, using a cloth or buffing machine.
• Vacuums interiors of vehicles to remove loose dirt and debris, using a vacuum cleaner
• Clean upholstery, rugs, and other surfaces using cleaning agents, applicators, and cleaning devices.
• Applies revitalizers and preservatives to vinyl or leather surfaces and treats fabrics with spot and stain-resistant chemicals to preserve and protect interior components
• Cleans engine and engine compartment with steam cleaning equipment and various cleaning agents to remove grease and grime
• Applies special purpose cleaners to remove foreign materials which do not respond to normal cleaning procedures, utilizing experience and following recommendations of the product manufacturer.
• Paint engine components and related parts using a spray gun or aerosol can and masking material
• Applies paint to chipped body surfaces of a vehicle
• Applies dyes and reconditioning chemicals to vinyl tops of vehicles to restore color and condition

Skills Needed to Win:

• Be at least 18 years of age
• Possess a valid in-state driver's license
• Pass a motor vehicle report and drug screen

About Us

• We were founded in 2014 by Jeff Swickard in Wilsonville, OR.
• Swickard has positioned itself as a leader in the automotive industry working with brands like Mercedes Benz, Toyota, Lexus, Porsche, Audi, Honda, GMC, and Jaguar-Land Rover among others.
• We have over 2,000 employees at 28 dealerships in 5 states…and we are still growing!
• We were ranked as the 2nd fastest growing auto group in 2021 by Automotive News
• We are a team. Everyone plays a role in our success.
• We are a hospitality company that happens to be in the automotive industry.

Benefits of Working at Swickard:

• Ongoing training and support
• Opportunities for continued personal and professional growth
• We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity, inclusion, and belonging at our company. We do not discriminate based on race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, disability status, or any other characteristics protected under applicable State or Federal laws and regulations.

Competitive benefits package:

• Insurance: medical, dental, vision, life, and pet insurance
• Optional disability coverage
• 401k plan
• Paid Holidays
• PTO

To all recruitment agencies: Swickard does not accept agency resumes. Do not forward resumes to our careers alias or other Swickard employees. Swickard is not responsible for any fees related to unsolicited resumes. #T4