Body Shop Detailer

Location: Lou Fusz Kia of Columbus – Columbus, Ohio

Join the Lou Fusz Automotive Network Family

Lou Fusz Automotive Network is a locally owned and operated dealership group headquartered in St. Louis, Missouri, with 19 dealerships throughout Missouri, Illinois, Indiana, and Ohio. We are proud to have been recognized as a Top Workplace by the St. Louis Post-Dispatch for multiple consecutive years and nationally by USA Today as one of the country's Top Workplaces.

At Lou Fusz, our employees are our greatest asset. We believe in treating our team members with respect and providing opportunities for long-term career growth. We promote from within whenever possible, making this an excellent opportunity for someone looking to build a career in the automotive industry.

Position Summary

Lou Fusz Kia of Columbus is seeking a dependable, motivated, and detail-oriented Body Shop Detailer to join our collision center team. The Body Shop Detailer is responsible for cleaning, detailing, and preparing repaired vehicles for delivery while helping maintain a clean, organized, and professional body shop environment.

This position also offers the potential opportunity to enter a Body Shop Apprentice Program in the future for individuals who demonstrate exceptional work ethic, reliability, and a desire to learn the collision repair trade.

Responsibilities

• Thoroughly wash, clean, and detail repaired customer vehicles before delivery
• Vacuum and clean vehicle interiors
• Clean windows, wheels, tires, door jambs, and exterior trim
• Perform final quality inspections to ensure vehicles meet dealership presentation standards
• Move vehicles safely throughout the dealership and body shop
• Maintain cleanliness of the body shop, detail area, and customer delivery areas
• Assist technicians and estimators with vehicle preparation as needed
• Monitor detailing supplies and notify management when inventory is low
• Follow all dealership safety policies and manufacturer procedures
• Provide outstanding customer service by ensuring every vehicle is returned in excellent condition

Qualifications

• Valid driver's license with a clean driving record
• Ability to safely operate manual and automatic transmission vehicles
• Strong attention to detail
• Positive attitude and dependable work ethic
• Ability to work efficiently in a fast-paced environment
• Ability to lift up to 50 pounds and remain on your feet throughout the workday
• Previous automotive detailing experience is preferred but not required—we are willing to train the right candidate.

Growth Opportunity

At Lou Fusz, we believe in developing our employees. Individuals who consistently demonstrate initiative, strong performance, and a desire to grow may be considered for our Body Shop Apprentice Program, providing hands-on training alongside experienced collision repair technicians and creating a pathway toward a rewarding career in the automotive collision repair industry.

Benefits

• Competitive compensation
• Medical, dental, and vision insurance
• 401(k) with company match
• Paid time off and holidays
• Employee vehicle purchase program
• Ongoing training and career development
• Opportunities for advancement within the Lou Fusz Automotive Network
• Positive, team-oriented work environment

Why Lou Fusz?

Our culture is built around our six core values:

• Respect
• Hard Work
• Teamwork
• Winning
• Constant Improvement
• Fun

If you're looking for more than just a job and want to begin a rewarding automotive career with a company that invests in its people, we'd love to hear from you.

We are an equal opportunity employer and prohibit discrimination/harassment without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.