Swickard Auto Group
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Detail Technician (Flat Rate)
$44k to $52k
BMW of LynnwoodPosted Oct 6, 2026
Job description
Description Lynnwood, WA | BMW | Hospitality | Luxury performance brand | Detail Technician | Flat-rate | Car wash | Janitorial | Hospitality | 1+ year experience | Pacific Northwest | Seattle metro | Veterans encouraged to apply | $21 - $25/hr flat rate IS THIS YOU?
- You have at least a year of experience in detailing, car washing, janitorial, or hospitality work -- you know what a clean, presentable space looks like and you hold yourself to that standard
- You're reliable, efficient, and take genuine pride in the quality of your work -- flat-rate means your output shows up directly in your paycheck
- You're ready to bring your eye for detail and your work ethic to a BMW store where the presentation standard matches the brand WHO WE ARE Swickard Auto Group is a hospitality company that happens to sell and service cars. We believe the best guest experiences start with the best employee experiences. That's why we've grown to 40+ rooftops across the West Coast, Alaska, and Hawaii while maintaining a culture built on one simple idea: do right by people, every time. At BMW of Lynnwood, every vehicle that leaves our operation reflects the standard of the brand -- and the Detail Technician is the person who makes that standard visible. Whether it's a new BMW headed to a first-time owner or a service vehicle being returned to a loyal guest, the presentation has to be right every time.
WHAT YOU'LL DO
- Perform thorough interior and exterior detail work on new, used, and service vehicles -- washing, vacuuming, polishing, and protecting to BMW dealership standards
- Prepare vehicles for guest delivery -- ensuring every car is immaculate and ready to make a strong first impression
- Apply paint protection, fabric protection, and appearance products as directed
- Inspect vehicles for cosmetic issues during the detail process -- scratches, stains, swirl marks, and odors -- addressing or escalating appropriately
- Operate detail equipment including pressure washers, buffers, vacuums, and steam cleaners safely and effectively
- Maintain a clean, organized, and safe detail bay throughout every shift
- Coordinate with service advisors, sales staff, and porters to prioritize vehicle readiness and meet delivery timelines
- Work efficiently on a flat-rate structure -- your throughput, quality, and consistency directly drive your earnings WHAT WE'RE LOOKING FOR
- 1+ year of experience in detailing, car washing, janitorial, or hospitality work -- required
- A high standard for cleanliness and presentation -- you notice what others miss and you don't let a vehicle leave your hands unless it's right
- Self-directed and productive -- flat-rate rewards speed and consistency and you bring both
- Comfortable operating detail equipment safely and effectively
- Physically capable of standing, bending, and working on your feet throughout the shift
- Reliable and punctual -- vehicle readiness touches every department and the team depends on you
- Valid driver's license with a clean driving record WHAT WE OFFER
- $21 - $25/hr flat rate -- your efficiency and quality directly drive your earnings
- Medical, dental, and vision insurance
- Life insurance and supplemental coverage options
- Paid time off and paid holidays
- Career growth -- motivated detail techs at Swickard have grown into porter, service support, parts, and advisor roles
- Employee vehicle purchase and service discounts
- A team-oriented environment at one of the Seattle metro's established BMW dealerships WHY BMW OF LYNNWOOD
- BMW is one of the world's most respected performance luxury brands -- the presentation standard here is high and the Detail Technician who upholds it takes real pride in the result
- Lynnwood is a growing hub in the greater Seattle metro -- a consistent, active market with steady vehicle flow across new, pre-owned, and service
- A flat-rate structure that rewards the people who work with speed, care, and consistency -- the harder and smarter you work, the more you earn
- Swickard is one of the fastest-growing dealer groups in the country -- ranked Top 5 in North America for reputation in the automotive industry
- Our HEART values -- Honor, Engage, Anticipate, Respond, Thank -- apply to every role on the team, including the ones that make the vehicles shine
- A supportive team environment where your work ethic and attention to detail are recognized and valued BMW of Lynnwood holds every vehicle to a premium standard -- and the Detail Technician is the person who delivers it. If you have the experience, the eye for quality, and the drive to earn on your output at a respected Pacific Northwest BMW store -- we'd like to meet you.
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