Position Title: Automotive Technician - Entry Level

Locations: Delray Beach, North Lake, West Plam Beach

JOIN OUR Schumacher Family

Schumacher Auto Group of the Palm Beaches opened its doors in 1971 starting with Schumacher Buick. It has achieved its growth by building a strong commitment to its customers and the community. We have an obligation to deliver the very best experience to our customers. With a strong focus on customer service, we have grown to be one of the top brands in South Florida. Schumacher carries a wide variety of vehicles, including Lincoln, Volkswagen, Infinity, Volvo, Subaru, Chrysler and Ram to name a few. Through this growth, we’ve never lost track of what made us successful for over 50 years: a strong focus on putting our customers and community first in everything we do.

We are looking for dedicated, motivated, and top talent. Our philosophy is to always promote from within and advance and reward hard-working individuals. We offer the best compensation in the industry here in South Florida, and excellent benefit packages for our employees.

Why Choose Us? Here's just a few to mention…….

• Brand Icon Company in business for “52 years."
• Comprehensive Health Benefits Program to include - Low rates for high and low deductible medical plans with United Health Care a nationwide carrier; Met Life Dental Insurance; Met Life Vision Insurance
• Free Basic Life Insurance
• Supplemental Insurance (STD/LTD, Life Insurance, Legal Consultative Services, Health Savings Account)
• Employee Assistance Program (Consulting Services, Work/Life Balance Support)
• 401K Savings and Retirement plan with company match
• Paid Time Off to include vacation time, sick time, major holidays, bereavement leave
• Family Fund, a company contribution to support employees with medical hardships
• Degrees at Work Program; earn your Bachelor’s or Master’s degree along with books for FREE at our Delray location
• Discounts to our employees on vehicles, service, and parts
• Training, resources and opportunities for career growth and advancement, tailored to individual performance, experience and interests.

If you are looking to make a difference and want to join a family company that appreciates and cares for its employees by rewarding hard work and commitment, Schumacher is the place.

Position Description:

The Service Technician (Entry Level) functions as an experienced technician who can perform diagnoses and repairs of most vehicle components with little supervision required, and who has previously worked as a general service technician.

ESSENTIAL JOB RESPONSIBILITIES

• Performs work as outlined on repair order with efficiency and accuracy, in accordance with

dealership and factory standards.

• Diagnoses cause of most malfunctions and performs repair.
• Communicates with parts department to obtain needed parts.
• Saves and tags parts of the job if under warranty or if requested by the customer.
• Examines assigned vehicle to determine if further safety or service work is required or

recommended.

• Communicates with service advisor immediately if additional work is needed, if work outlined

is not needed, or if repairs cannot be completed within the promised time.

• Documents all work performed and recommended on the repair order.
• Road tests vehicles when required or refers to the test technician.
• Participates in manufacturer-sponsored training programs, schools, and events.
• Keeps abreast of manufacturer technical bulletins.
• Supervises work of any apprentice technicians, if assigned.
• Reports machinery defects or malfunctions to supervisor.
• Ensures that customers' cars are kept clean. Notifies service advisor immediately of anything

that has happened to change the appearance or condition of the vehicle.

• Keeps shop area neat and clean.
• Maintains and is accountable for all dealership-owned tools and manuals. Returns them to

the proper place and in the same condition as they were received.

• Understands, keeps abreast of and complies with federal, state, and local regulations such as

hazardous waste disposal, OSHA Right-to-Know etc.

• Operates all tools and equipment in a safe manner.
• Reports any safety issues immediately to management.
• Other tasks as assigned.

WHO ARE WE LOOKING FOR?

• A professional with the ability to read and comprehend simple instructions, short correspondence, and memos
• A professional with the ability to ready and interpret documents
• A professional with the ability to write routine reports and correspondence
• Proficient computer skills and attention to detail
• Excellent written and oral communication skills
• Positive attitude
• Strong work ethic
• A valid driver's license

All applicants must pass pre-employment testing to qualify for employment. Pre-Employment testing includes a successful background check and drug testing.

Schedule:

• 8-hour shift
• Day Shift

Education/Requirements:

• High school or equivalent High School Diploma or GED Required - Automotive Trade School is a Plus
• Must have a valid driver’s license and clean driving record
• Knowledge in all aspects of automotive repair and maintenance
• Good knowledge of automobiles
• Effective analytical and communication skills
• Good reading, computer, and mathematics skill
• Ability to learn new technology and repair and service procedures and specifications
• Obtain and keep manufacture certifications up to date
• Perform Multi-point inspections 100% of the time
• Ability to work some scheduled Saturday’s

Schumacher Auto provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type 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.