Shop Assistant

Arizona Auto & Radiator Repair has job openings available for a Shop Assistant. We're looking for honest, dedicated, customer-service oriented people to join our team at Sierra Vista, AZ.

Shop Assistants are responsible for maintaining the facility, including offices, shop and lots in a clean and orderly condition. A successful Shop Assistant will have a strong attention to detail and a dedication to honesty and fairness.

Duties & Responsibilities:
Shop Upkeep:

• Pick up loose cardboard, flatten and place in bin
• Pick up dirty red rags and place in bucket
• Clean up oil and antifreeze off the floor with red rags
• Shop floors:
  • Spot clean and sweep daily
  • Mop when needed (oil spot etc)
  • Vacuum under mats as needed
• Clean air hoses with brake cleaner
• Clean side panels of the hoist
• Empty garbage cans daily or as needed
• Shop, office, bathroom upkeep

• Pull weeds, clean up garbage waste out of flower beds, on curb and parking lot
• Place all debris in garbage bags

• Floor jack, jack stands, fuel cans, motorvac/AC machines, shop vac, 4-gas analyzer, hose, oil catches, test equipment
• Danny's tools - put away as needed

• Oil storage:
  • Keep track of all oil inventory; advise Service Advisor if low
  • Count new cases
  • Old oil management:
    • Empty oil containers
    • Empty brake fluid pumps
    • Clean oil areas
    • Process used oil filters
• Tranny - make sure we have ATF; advise Service Advisor if low
• Oil filters we stock
• Hoses and clamps
• Light bulbs
• Washers for oil plugs
• Grease for brakes
• Silicone; black, gray: RTV
• Cans of fluid: brake cleaner, brake fluid, carb cleaner
• Keep parts washer filled with water
• Empty tranny machine after use
• Check oil bins and tanks to see if they need to be emptied (advise Service Advisor if they are close to full)

• Oil sticker update: check to see what vehicles need oil change
• Air up tires: our cars and customer cars
• Vacuum and wash customer's cars when requested

General Qualifications:

• High school diploma or equivalent
• Capable of assuming responsibility
• Able to work without supervision
• Possess a valid state drivers license and maintain it
• Speak fluent English
• Bondable
• Read and write English language
• Write legibly
• Be dependable
• Be enthusiastic
• Able to work flexible hours
• Able to lift 60 pounds

Specific Responsibilities:

• Report problem areas to management
• Notify management of possession and/or use of illegal drugs by customer or employee
• Park and lock all vehicles in an orderly fashion in designated areas
• Maintain a good working relationship with all personnel
• Request work assignment if out of work
• Maintain lot free of dirt, litter, debris and wash down as requested
• Empty all trash barrels daily
• Clean shop area including floors, workbenches, walls and equipment
• Wash customer vehicles only when requested
• Run errands the shop, i.e., parts and supply pick up, as efficiently as possible
• Shuttle customers as requested
• Assist technicians with work on customer cars - as knowledge permits
• Perform oil changes and vehicle inspections

This position will be expected to perform other duties as assigned by management. The company reserves the right to modify this job description.

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