Job Description

Job Location: Tonkin Mazda of Portland - Portland, OR 97233
Salary Range: $20.00 - $20.00 Hourly

Job Category: ServiceTonkin Mazda of Portland, one of Portland’s leading automotive dealerships, is looking for a reliable, hardworking Porter/Custodian to join our Reconditioning Department. This in-person role offers a great opportunity to get your foot in the door with a respected dealership while supporting daily operations that keep our service and reconditioning teams running efficiently. If you’re dependable, hands-on, and take pride in keeping things organized and clean — we want to hear from you.
Why Work for Us?
At Tonkin Family of Dealerships, we’re committed to growth, stability, and promoting from within. This is an on-site role where you’ll support our reconditioning and service teams through lot management, facility upkeep, and parts assistance.
This position offers strong work-life balance with a Monday through Friday schedule, giving you consistent weekends off. It’s more than just a job — it’s a starting point for a long-term automotive career. High-performing team members have opportunities to grow into roles such as Parts Counter Sales or Used Car Technician. You’ll gain hands-on dealership experience while building valuable skills in a supportive, team-oriented environment.
Porter/Custodian Responsibilities
- Perform lot porter duties including moving, staging, and organizing vehicles
- Maintain cleanliness and organization of the reconditioning and service areas
- Clean oil spills and assist with general shop and facility upkeep
- Support the parts department by pulling and delivering parts to technicians
- Assist with receiving and organizing inventory
- Ensure vehicles are properly positioned and ready for technicians
- Maintain a safe and professional work environment
- Support team members with additional operational tasks as needed
Schedule: Monday through Friday, 8:30AM-5:30PM
Porter/Custodian Compensation and Benefits
Pay Range: $20.00 depending on experience
In addition to competitive pay, our benefits are designed to support you and your family…
- Employer-subsidized Medical and Dental insurance, with comprehensive coverage options
- Company-Paid Life Insurance, Employee Assistance Plan, and text-based Telehealth
- A variety of voluntary benefit options, including Short and Long-Term Disability, Critical Illness, Accident, Pet, as well as additional life insurance for you and your family.
- 401(k) with Company Match
- Generous Paid Time Off that begins accruing from Day 1
- Exclusive employee pricing for you and your family on parts, service, and vehicles

QualificationsPorter/Custodian 

Qualifications
- Strong work ethic and willingness to take initiative
- Ability to work in a fast-paced, team-oriented environment
- Comfortable performing physical tasks including standing, bending, lifting, and moving vehicles throughout the day
- Ability to safely operate both automatic and manual transmission vehicles preferred
- Strong organizational skills and attention to detail
- Basic communication skills and ability to follow instructions
- Dependable attendance and punctuality
Corporate requirements: Must be 18 years or older with a valid driver's license and clean driving record, able to pass a criminal background check and pre-employment drug screen.
Are you ready to become our next Porter/Custodian? Apply Now!