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Car Wash Attendant
Occupation Code: 9122
Alternative titles: Vehicle Valet, Car Cleaner
Job description and duties
Car Wash Attendants form part of a team in charge of running a car wash service. A Car Wash Attendant is typically expected to:
• Clean, wash and polish vehicles by hand or with the use of power tools, such as high pressure hoses
• Clean and polish windows, door handles, rubber sealing, mirrors, bumpers, mud flaps and trims
• Vacuum, shampoo and/or steam upholstery and carpets
• Clean highly greasy surfaces, such as vehicle engines
• Apply wax and other finishing products to both exterior and interior body parts, trims and wheels
• Carry out regular maintenance on equipment and tools used
• Drive and position vehicles within the same location or to a different location
Working environment
The working environment varies according to the companies’ or clients’ requests. Car Wash Attendants may be requested to work indoors in garage like environments, outdoors at Service stations and in various locations if mobile carwash services are offered.
Car Wash Attendants typically work on full- time basis and may be required to work on Saturdays. Part-time opportunities may also be available. Companies such as taxi service and cab companies may require Car Wash Attendants to work night shifts. Overtime work may be available.
Occupation data
Entry level education / special licences / warrants
Although no qualifications are typically required in order to work as a Car Wash Attendant, a School Leaving Certificate may be required.
A valid driving licence is essential for this role.
A clean Police Conduct Certificate may also be required
On-the-job training is usually offered by the employer.
Number of employees (2017)
95
Share of foreigners (2017)
21%
Job Outlook (2018 - 2022)
+40%
Median Pay (per annum)
€10,400
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