Car Wash Associate - Spark Car Wash

Spark Car Wash is a high growth, institutionally backed express exterior car wash company serving the Northeast region. Our mission is to make car washing an energizing experience for everyone. We are focused on becoming the premier brand in the market by providing consistent excellence to our customers and an enriching environment to our employees. Spark is in the process of launching multiple new locations with a vision of becoming the largest chain in the market by 2027.

We’re a young, lively, ambitious team with a mission to give every car a clean owner and every employee a fulfilling career. You’d be joining an innovative brand at the start of an exciting journey with lots of potential for growth.

Your role is to greet our customers in a kind and professional manner that adds a smile to their day and provides a safe, fast, friendly experience while ensuring a clean, well-maintained facility. In addition, you will receive cross training in other duties and procedures so that you can grow your skill set and assist in other roles.  Car Wash Associates are paid hourly plus commission on their membership sales when working at the XPT station.

What you will be doing:

• Be the friendly face of Spark, offering customers a smile and prompt service

• Advise our guests on their purchases and let them know about the amazing deals and free amenities that we offer.  Car wash associates are compensated for each membership sold
• Identify opportunities to improve our customer service – we love hearing new ideas
• Control traffic flow and pedestrian safety, ensuring correct vehicle processing is followed
• Take charge of keeping the car wash, the grounds, and the restrooms clean, tidy and well-stocked. You will be a mean mopper, a swift trash gatherer, a whiz at unclogging vacuums and a pro at cleaning the pit to ensure everything runs smoothly.
• Be the eagle-eyed vehicle inspector at the tunnel entry, checking cars are entering safely
• and removing excess dirt and debris
• Help maintain clean equipment and tools, ensuring any repair issues are promptly reported to the General Manager

Requirements

• The Car Wash Associate position is a significant role at Spark – you’re the face of our brand. You’ll be good with people and have a real sense of pride in your work
• Spark is a fast-paced, dynamic environment – we are looking for someone who can follow instructions but also work independently with great time management skills
• We are looking for a candidate who loves interacting with people
• We are looking for a candidate with great attention to detail – someone who can spot a problem quickly
• Because we are growing, we are interested in candidates who also love to be curious, to learn, and to grow

Physical Requirements/Working Conditions:

• The position requires the ability to perform physical activities that require considerable use of your hands, arms and legs and moving your whole body, such as walking, standing, bending, stooping, and handling of tools/materials as well as lifting up to 50 lbs
• The position requires the ability to see details at close range (within a few feet of the observer)
• The Car Wash Associate position works in all types of weather conditions and requires an individual with availability to work a flexible schedule, including some evenings, weekends, and holidays

Benefits

• Competitive salary with performance-based incentives
• Comprehensive health, dental, and vision insurance
• Retirement savings plan with company match
• Paid time off and holidays
• Free Car Washes