Automotive Detailer​/Lot Porter​/Photographer - Porsche

Overview

Position Title: Automotive Detailer/ Lot Porter/ Photographer

Company: Woodhouse Auto Family

Job Location: Porsche Des Moines

Position Type: Full-Time

Schedule: Monday–Friday, 8:00 AM–5:00 PM. Saturdays are 10:00 AM–3:00 PM. When scheduled on a Saturday, the following Friday and Saturday are off.

Compensation: $16.00-$20.00 per hour

Company Benefits For Full-Time Employees

• Health Insurance:
  Medical + Health Savings Account, Dental, Vision
• Life Insurance
• Long-term and Short-term Disability Insurance
• Retirement Savings Plan: 401K Plan with company match
• Paid Time Off
• Paid Holidays:
  New Year  Day, Memorial Day, Independence Day, Labor Day, Thanksgiving, Christmas Eve, Christmas Day
• Bereavement Pay
• Employee Assistance Program

Additional Perks & Rewards

• New Employee Referrals Bonus
• Customer Referral Bonus
• Employee of the Month Bonus
• Employee Appreciation Week:
  Company-wide appreciation event with giveaways and appreciation gifts.
• Employee Discounts:
  Includes vehicles, parts, services.
• Woodhouse Family Insurance:
  Employee discounts for Home and Auto Insurance.
• Growth Potential:
  Opportunities to be promoted within our company.
• Tuition Assistance Program:
  Automotive Technology or Collision Repair.
• Woodhouse University:
  Paid In-house Technician Trainings.
• Automotive Technician Paid Manufacturer Training:
  Includes travel and accommodations.

• Join our brand-new, state-of-the-art Porsche dealership and support the Merchandiser, Lot Porter, and Detail Technician roles by managing the visual presentation, maintenance, and movement of dealership vehicle inventory to ensure a positive customer experience and uphold dealership standards.
• Prepare vehicles for detailing by washing, drying, vacuuming, and applying appropriate cleaning and detailing products according to work procedures.
• Inspect vehicles post-detailing to ensure quality and safety standards are met, reporting any damage or concerns to management immediately.
• Maintain cleanliness of the work area, ensure proper use of chemicals, and follow all safety guidelines, including familiarity with MSDS properties.
• Photograph the interior and exterior of all vehicle inventory, ensuring vehicles are clean, free of debris, and properly prepared for photos by removing packaging and ensuring no rain, snow, or dirt is present.
• Edit and upload high-quality photographs to dealership inventory sites, maintaining online merchandising standards and updating listings as needed.
• Monitor the dealership’s online vehicle presence, making adjustments to ensure all inventory is accurately and attractively presented.
• Coordinate with dealership staff to ensure all inventory on the lot is properly photographed and available for online viewing.
• Maintain security and proper handling of photography equipment and vehicles during the merchandising process, adhering to all organizational and safety procedures.
• Assist with lot operations, including moving, parking, fueling, jump-starting, and unlocking vehicles; ensure the lot remains organized, clean, and free from snow and debris.
• Provide feedback to improve safety, quality, efficiency, and overall processes; assist with training new employees when needed.
• Maintain a positive attitude and demonstrate reliability through regular and consistent attendance.
• Ability to provide exceptional service

• Desire to learn and grow
• Ability to provide exceptional service
• Regular and required attendance

• Ability to pass a non-DOT physical & lift test
• Must be 18 years old
• Valid Driver's License with acceptable driving record
• Ability to pass a pre-employment background check and drug screening.

As part of our hiring process, we conduct background checks on candidates who receive a conditional offer of employment. This may include a review of criminal records, motor vehicle reports, employment history, sexual offender registries, and other relevant information. Background checks are conducted in compliance with applicable laws, and all candidates will be required to provide written consent before the check is initiated.

A previous criminal record does not automatically disqualify you from employment; each case is reviewed individually.

As part of the employment process, were committed to ensuring a safe, productive, and drug-free work environment. To achieve this goal, all prospective employees are required to undergo a drug screening following a conditional offer of employment.

We  committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees and do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, age, genetic information, pregnancy (including childbirth or related medical conditions), or any other characteristic protected by applicable law.