Parking Attendant I

Description

Why work for us?

At Childress Klein, we're reimagining the world of real estate. Together, we collaborate with our clients, investors, and the communities we serve to create cutting-edge environments that foster connection, intelligence, and prosperity. We're acutely aware of the impact our developments have on cities, which is why we're committed to giving back through charitable initiatives and implementing sustainable solutions that empower both our clients and communities to be more resourceful, resilient, and regenerative.

When you join our team, you're embraced by a culture that values dedication, effective communication, and inclusivity. We go the extra mile to invest in our employees' growth, offering a multitude of personal and professional development opportunities. This isn't just a job—it's the start of a flourishing career. It's no wonder we were honored with the title of being one of Charlotte's Best Places to Work in 2022!

What you'll be doing:

Under the general direction of the Parking Operations Manager, the Parking Attendant I will work to ensure the efficient operation of the parking facility by assisting with sales of event parking and directing customers as needed. Additionally, this person may serve as a substitute or backup to other parking attendants by helping or filling in while another is out sick or on vacation, during which time this person may assume all duties of that person. This position is considered an on-call position and the hours are dependent on special events and back up coverage needs.

What you'll be responsible for:

• During events, selling parking to customers as the enter a parking facility by collecting fees (cash, credit, etc.) and scanning/collecting prepaid passes.
• Assist customers as needed.
• Provide guidance to customers during event ingress and egress.
• Accurately reconcile collected fees to match sales.
• Monitor parking facility, inform Parking Operations Manager of problems/concerns.
• Assist parking customers who need assistance paying or using parking access systems and answer questions and provide directions as needed.
• Track tenant vehicle records, identify changes of vehicles, license tags, parking level, and affix parking decals to tenant vehicles.
• Enforce parking facility rules and regulations to ensure safety and optimum utilization. Issue violation notices as needed.
• Perform and log daily safety and maintenance checks of parking facilities.
• Perfiorm twice-daily vacancy counts.
• Ensure parking facilities are neat and clean by picking up and disposing of litter and wiping down tops and surfaces of parking access equipment, signs, bollards, etc.            
• Perform basic maintenance and upkeep of parking access equipment such as access gates, pay stations, etc.
• Maintain inventory of garage equipment and supplies, notifying Operations Manager of supply needs.
• Report facility maintenance needs and concerns to management for further action.
• Assist other parking attendants with duties and breaks as needed.
• Assist with parking for special events by selling parking as cars enter the garage to park and directing cars within the garage during ingress and egress.
• Arrange and coordinate towing efforts as needed.
• Utilizing Microsoft Outlook (email) to receive instructions and communicate with others.

What we need from you:

• High school diploma or general education degree (GED) and one to three months related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Ability to read and comprehend simple instructions, short correspondence, and memos. 
• Ability to write simple correspondence. 
• Ability to effectively communicate with customers, superiors, employees, and the general public.
• Ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide.
• Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out written or oral instructions.  Ability to deal with problems involving a concrete variable.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to stand, walk, and talk or hear. 
• The employee is occasionally required to sit; use hands to finger, handle, or feel; reach with hands and arms; climb or balance; and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl; write; and type. 
• The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds. 
• Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus.
• Employee must be able to periodically work extended or split shifts during emergencies, crises, or inclement weather situations.

WORK ENVIRONMENT

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job.  Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently exposed to moving mechanical parts, fumes, and outside weather conditions. 
• The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.

What we have to offer:

• Medical, Dental, & Vision Insurance
• Flex Spending & Dependent Care Accounts
• 401(k) Retirement Savings Plan
• Paid Vacation & Holidays
• Paid Leave of Absence Options
• Paid Maternity & Paternity Leave
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Employee Assistance Program
• Employee Wellness Program
• Gym Membership Discounts
• Mentorship Programs
• And much more!

Childress Klein is an equal opportunity employer. Qualified applicants will be considered without regard to age, race, creed, color, national origin, ancestry, marital status, affectional or sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, disability, nationality, sex, or veteran status.

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