Valet - New Car

Overview

Our Valets create the first and last impression for our guests!

From moving vehicles smoothly, safely, and efficiently, Valets represent the dealership in a professional and friendly manner. A large part of your role will be to enhance the Lexus of Stevens Creek guest experience. Our ideal candidate is energetic, self-motivated, a team player, has excellent communication skills, and approaches every task with a positive attitude.

If you have those qualities, we can teach you the rest! This is an entry level position with a chance to learn about the automotive industry. This Valet New Car will be working alongside the sales department to drive inquiries to our sales department. The sales department hours are from 9 am – 8pm, therefore our ideal candidate would work potential shifts from 9am – 6pm or 11am – close. Availability to work weekends is a MUST (Friday, Saturday, and Sunday) and holidays.

The Valet Car Wash Position has a Pay Scale consisting of the following elements and ranges. Wages include Base Hourly Compensation of $18.70 - $20.00.

*This position is located 100% on site at Lexus of Stevens Creek in San Jose, CA.

Perks of working with us:

• Weekly Pay - get paid every Friday.
• Vacation (accruals earned on Full Time or Part Time status)
• Vision, dental, and medical care benefits available to any team full time team member
• Team member referral bonus program
• Tuition reimbursement
• Discounts with Corporate Partners like GE, Dell, Oakley, Yeti, Ray Ban, and many more….
• Development and growth opportunities
• 401k with a generous Company match

Responsibilities

• Washes exterior of vehicle after it is serviced or sold.
• Ensures that the exterior of each guest’s vehicle is thoroughly clean before delivered to guest.
• Keeps finished vehicles maintained in an orderly fashion throughout the Sales lot.
• Keeps smooth and efficient traffic flow through the wash rack.
• Ensures all tools are in good working condition.
• Assist in all other areas of the Sales/Service department, as needed.
• Knowledge of chemicals and products used in automotive detailing as well as safety procedures related to these products.
• Follows all company safety policies, operations, and practices.
• Maintains high ethical standards in all actions.
• Maintains a high level of grooming, hygiene, and uniform appearance.

Qualifications

• A high school diploma or equivalent
• Ability to read and comprehend instructions and information in the English language.
• Work well with the public.
• Must have a valid CA driver’s license and have and maintain an acceptable, safe driving record.   

Physical Demands

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Individual will be required to:

• Frequently stand and walk throughout the dealership premises and vehicle parking areas.
• Frequently bend, stoop, reach, twist, and turn the head and body when entering and exiting vehicles, adjusting seats, and checking surroundings.
• Repeatedly enter and exit vehicles of varying sizes and heights, including vehicles with limited interior space.
• Sit while driving and maneuvering vehicles; use hands and feet to operate steering wheels, controls, and pedals.
• Occasionally lift, carry, push, or pull objects weighing up to 50 pounds.
• Walk on stairs, ramps, and uneven or wet surfaces.
• Observe surroundings, identify potential hazards, and respond appropriately to moving vehicles, pedestrians, and safety signals.
• Communicate effectively with guests and team members in a busy service environment.
• Work indoors and outdoors with exposure to varying temperatures, sun, wind, precipitation, vehicle exhaust, and noise.
• Frequently operate and maneuver customer vehicles between the sales drive, parking lots, and parking structure, including navigating ramps, turns, and designated parking spaces.

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Why Penske Motor Group

WHAT SETS US APART FROM THE COMPETITION!

Lexus of Stevens Creek is a proud member of the Penske Motor Group family of automotive dealerships.  We take a different approach than others in the industry.  We provide the best possible guest experience for the thousands of guests we serve annually, whether they are purchasing a new vehicle, a pre-owned vehicle or having their vehicle serviced by one of our expert Technicians. As the #1 New & Pre-Owned dealership in Northern California, we have the largest inventory, offer great values, above all we make sure that our Guests and Team Members are treated special; and that is one of the reasons that it's not only a pleasure to shop here but to work here as well.

We are looking for the best and brightest to join our team!

Are you eager, well-rounded, and ambitious? 

Do you value exceptional guest service? 

Are you ready for the new adventure in your career? 

Then apply with us today! 

WHAT DO TEAM MEMBERS HAVE TO SAY?

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