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John's Auto Care is a people centric auto repair and service shop. It came to life on January 3rd, 2005. John Argrow, owner has served the Boulder County community since March of 1995 when he began his mechanic career at Rob's Village Conoco here in Boulder. In 2002 he became lead diagnostic tech at Haglin Automotive. His focus in the automotive industry has always been about fundamentals of how the cars, the people who own them, and those of us who fix them all work as part of a circle of opportunity. The interaction with both loyal and new customers, the mechanics and service advisors that make their living here, to the drivers who deliver the parts, are all treated as part of a circle that is respectful of who we all are fundamentally as humans. As a result, this makes for a healthy environment to work in as well a shop that is capable of providing generous compensation. We recently lost two long-term and very experienced mechanics (one 15 yrs. the other 6) to retirement. We are now looking to rebuild our team with people who fit us. It goes without saying that we also need to fit you. John's Auto Care will support you in fully utilizing your skills to support your personal and/or family needs and goals as best it can with the management skills already in place after 17 years in business. We are motivated to provide excellent automotive service to Boulder County communities. They give us the opportunity to make good money in return.
Feel free to contact us on the form below if you have any questions. Even if you don't see an open position above, we're always looking to hear from good people.
John's Auto Care is a people centric auto repair and service shop. It came to life on January 3rd, 2005. John Argrow, owner has served the Boulder County community since March of 1995 when he began his mechanic career at Rob's Village Conoco here in Boulder. In 2002 he became lead diagnostic tech at Haglin Automotive. His focus in the automotive industry has always been about fundamentals of how the cars, the people who own them, and those of us who fix them all work as part of a circle of opportunity. The interaction with both loyal and new customers, the mechanics and service advisors that make their living here, to the drivers who deliver the parts, are all treated as part of a circle that is respectful of who we all are fundamentally as humans. As a result, this makes for a healthy environment to work in as well a shop that is capable of providing generous compensation. We recently lost two long-term and very experienced mechanics (one 15 yrs. the other 6) to retirement. We are now looking to rebuild our team with people who fit us. It goes without saying that we also need to fit you. John's Auto Care will support you in fully utilizing your skills to support your personal and/or family needs and goals as best it can with the management skills already in place after 17 years in business. We are motivated to provide excellent automotive service to Boulder County communities. They give us the opportunity to make good money in return.
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We are able to warm the shop up very well. Our bay door faces North so no direct sun enters shop in summer. Easily cooled with fans and swamp cooler.
We are looking to get back to a team of 3-4 techs. Currently have a B+ and a C tech.
Customer hours are 8:00 to 5:30. Tech times are 7:45 to 5:00
The shop provides most specialty type tools such as ball joint press, hub tamer, scan tools, etc. There isn't much we don't have.
We have a lunch table that we sit for lunch each day.
Currently 5 functioning lifts, one lift about to be installed, and a flat space area.
This year we are currently averaging 127 per month with an ARO of $903.17. We would rather have a higher ARO than a high car count with low ARO.
Parts are order by Service Manager/Advisor when a job is sold to customer then delivered to each techs work area accordingly
No side work in the shop. Techs can work on personal vehicles on slower days, after regular shop hours, or weekends but no 'friends' vehicles.
John genuine cares about the people that work at John's Auto Care. Having been in every position in a shop he has a good perspective of everyone's roles.
We local in-person training is available through our parts suppliers we take advantage of that. Online training is also available through our parts suppliers. The shop pays for any training courses including ASE certifications.
Our pay scale is one that rewards a person for the work they get done. Self-motivation is key to growth in any business. If someone is new to the industry then growth potential is substantial. A well seasoned person that fits us can have a top tier pay rate from the start.
A 60 day review of individual performance is based on attendance, numbers generated, general attitude, and work ethic. This is presented either by John or Robert.
One needs to know how to use 'common sense' in most cases but will be trained, if necessary, to properly use lifts and other shop equipment.
Our more seasoned techs are usually open to assisting more 'green' techs when they have questions or need assistance. John works with entry-level techs to help them immediately begin to understand fundamental concepts and processes.
John has recently become a member of the local Rotary Club of Boulder.
Not at the moment but this is something that is on John's radar once we get a full staff again so he can pursue this type of
We would like to be at $1.7 million per year by then. Last year was our first year to break a million. We have been consistently growing year over year with the exception of 2 years out of 17.
Not at the moment.
We are very flexible with how an person gets hired at John's Auto Care
I wouldn't say we phone screen. We are open to any work inquiries whether over the phone or a walk-in.
Mostly what you may be observing in this portal.
Typically, No
We sometimes have a person work with a entry pay of $16 per hour for usually 1 week to assess an applicants actual abilities.
Usually within a couple of days. Sometimes someone is hired on the spot.
Depends on the needs of the individual and of the shop.
Not at the moment.
Flat Rate Hour - Based on avg of 30 - 50 billed hours per week at $42 - $50 per flat rate hour. 27-hour base at flat hour rate for 40 hours of clock time.
Flat Rate Hour - Based on avg of 30 - 50 billed hours per week at $35 - $42 per flat rate hour. 22-hour base pay at flat hour rate for 40 hours of clock time.
Flat Rate Hour - Based on avg of 25 - 35 billed hours per week at $27 - $35 per flat rate hour. 15-hour base pay at flat hour rate for 40 hours of clock time.
| Health Insurance | Offered | Currently engaged in a program that allow you to choose a plan that fits your individual needs. Shop will pay minimum of 40% of premium. |
| Dental Insurance | Not Offered | |
| Vision Insurance | Not Offered | |
| Retirement Plan | Not Offered | |
| Sick Leave | Not Offered | |
| Vacation | Offered | One average work week of vacation pay after 2 years is guaranteed. John's Auto Care actually bases vacation intervals on individual performances and needs of an employee. |
| Paid Holidays | Offered | New Year, Memorial, 4th of July, Labor Day, Thanksgiving, Christmas are the observed holidays. When it is possible to make a 4-day weekend that is what we do. Based on average daily pay. |
| ST / LT Disability | Not Offered | |
| Life Insurance | Not Offered | |
| Uniforms | Offered | Uniforms are offered and paid by shop. |
| Other | Offered | The shop buys lunch daily from a variety of local restaurants. Fuel allowance for commutes more than 18 miles each way. |
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Ability to consistently perform most jobs in book time or under. Self-motivated to bill hours through the process of vehicle inspections and routine maintenances. Self-motivated to improve technical skill levels as technology changes. Pursuit of ASE certifications are highly recommended and get best starting pay.