Entry Level High Performance Auto Mechanic Jobs in Hamilton, ON

Drive for Excellence

With over four decades of excellence, St Catharines Volkswagen is dedicated to providing top-tier service to everyone who walks through our doors. We are the only dealership in Niagara that offers Volkswagen Certified Pre-Owned vehicles. 

St. Catherines Volkswagen is looking for a Detailer to join their Dynamic Team!

About Us

Performance Auto Group, is a leading automotive group, whose purpose is to be the preferred automotive group by fostering fair and respectful relationships that positively impact our team, customers, partners, and communities. Our core values as an organization are the principles we were built on that guide us today:

• Great Experience: Every customer is entitled to a great experience
  
• Integrity: We are honest and transparent in our actions
  
• Diversity: We are stronger through the inclusion of people, brands and ideas
  
• Innovation: We passionately embrace opportunities for new and continuous improvements
  
• Empowerment: We encourage and support our people in taking initiative
  
• Giving Back: We positively impact the communities in which we live, work and raise families

Here’s what you’ll deliver:

• Perform detailing services that exceed customer’s needs. 
  
• Adhere to processes and procedures while administering professional cleaning chemicals to surfaces. 
  
• Advanced ability to operate automatic and manual vehicles as required. 
  
• Execute the washing, waxing, and buffing of vehicles to company standards.
  
• Clean vehicle windows inside and out, while considering the proper cleaning products when tinting agents have been applied to windows.
  
• Initiate visual inspections of the interior and exterior of the vehicle once all tasks are completed to ensure that the product meets customer and company standards. 
  
• Organize cleaning tools and equipment to maintain a clean work station.
  
• Ability to work in adherence to company safety standards at all times.
  
• Comply with all company policies, standards and procedures. 
  
• Other duties as required by management.
  

What you need to succeed:

• High School Diploma or GED is required.
  
• Minimum 1 year of automotive detailer experience is preferred.
  
• Ability to execute tasks with minimal supervision.
  
• Capable of working in a collaborative environment while providing a positive attitude.
  
• Must have a valid Ontario Driver's License and good driving record.
  
• Experience in detailing vehicles using professional cleaning chemicals.  
  
• Experienced in all aspects of vehicle reconditioning. 
  
• Experience in buffing vehicles. 
  
• Ability to utilize power tools while maintaining safety practices and procedures.  
  
• Ability to perform multiple duties in a high-energy, fast-paced environment.
  
• Ability to work flexible hours and work around a changing schedule.

What’s in it for you?

• Excellent management support and guidance
  
• Opportunities through our Internal career mobility program
  
• Access to health, dental and vision insurance
  
• Disability, critical illness and life insurance for the unexpected
  
• Our Employee Assistance Plan (EAP) for you and your family's wellness
  
• Discount on vehicles, service and parts for you and your family
  
• Discounts to retailers and service providers across the country
  
• Free and engaging employee events 
  
• Did we mention we love giving back to our communities?!

Job Type: Full Time - Permanent

Compensation (expected hourly wage): $18.00 - $21.00 per hour. The starting rate will be set within this range based on job-related factors such as relevant skills and experience.

Performance Auto Group is a leading automotive company in Ontario with over 2000 employees, 23 brands and 44 locations in Brampton, Brantford, Bolton, Grimsby, Mississauga, Orangeville, St. Catharines, Huntsville and Toronto. Performance Auto Group also includes AutoPlanet, Canada’s largest indoor used car showroom.

This recruitment process involves the use of artificial intelligence, and this job posting is for an existing vacancy. 

Performance Auto Group is an equal opportunity employer. Accommodations are available throughout the recruitment and selection process in accordance with applicable legislation. We thank all applicants for their interest; however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted. 

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