Parking Attendant, On-Call

About SCC

Most people are familiar with the Seattle Convention Center (SCC) because we host a large variety of meetings, events, and conventions. That is the primary role we play – the Center provides a venue in which people gather from around the region, the nation and the world to share ideas, celebrate and learn.

But our role goes well beyond that. The Center has a longstanding commitment to positively impact the lives of those in our region and beyond, advancing the common good. The legacy of our civic actions for the community holds as true today as when we opened our doors nearly three decades ago. Read more about our Community Impact here.

Employees are the heartbeat of this extraordinary service culture and contribute to our collective success in the vibrant core of downtown Seattle.  . This will be even more evident as we scale our operations to support two buildings, Arch and Summit, 

Position Summary

Parking Attendants at the Seattle Convention Center play an essential role in our operation by providing the highest level of service to our guests during the check-in and check-out process. They will assist the Parking Department in collecting parking fees, answering questions, providing directions, event information, and other services to ensure an overall positive parking experience. The work is performed independently under the general supervision of the Assistant Parking Manager and the direction of Parking Manager.

This is an On-Call position, meaning there is no guarantee of how often work shifts may be available. Shifts are assigned based on event activity, seniority, and your own reported availability. Shifts may be scheduled any time during the day, nights, weekends, and/or holidays. 

Essential Duties and Responsibilities include the following.  Other duties may be assigned.

•      Accurately collect parking fees in accordance with established parking programs
•      According to established guidelines, ensure proper disposal of parking money/slips at the end of the shift
•      Monitor vehicle ingress/egress in the parking facility to ensure safe and efficient traffic flow
•      Occasionally screen vehicles at the entrance to ensure only properly permitted vehicles enter and direct traffic within the garage when appropriate
•      Greet guests in a polite manner. Provide clear, concise directions to the most convenient parking area, public meeting areas within the building, and areas of tourist interest
•      Act upon concerns and/or complaints from guests
•      Maintain a working knowledge of the facility areas and provide assistance to questions about daily event activities in the Convention Center and nearby public facilities
•      Maintain a thorough understanding of all performing duties and respond to multiple and sometimes pressure situations in an efficient, calm manner, using sound judgment, in all situations
•      Perform all assignments with attention to the safe operation of equipment and supplies, especially as it relates to the safety of self and others working within the area. Immediately report all accidents/incidents to the Parking Manager
•      Properly perform all project assignments directed by management in accordance with the Quality Service Program to ensure successful compliance with the company’s standards, procedures, and established programs
•      Perform all duties as a team member in a professional productive manner
•      Adhere to established parking procedures as dictated by the Operations Guidelines and Procedures Manual, event documentation, and staff memos
•      Perform related miscellaneous duties as directed by the Parking Manager and Assistant Parking Manager

Physical Requirements

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 regularly required to sit; use hands and arms to reach, handle, or feel; and talk or hear. The employee is occasionally required to stand; walk; stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl. The employee must frequently lift and/or move up to 10 pounds and 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. The part-time position works an irregular work schedule, which varies from 0 hours to 40 hours, in 7 consecutive days, per week; in which the daily shift is normally a minimum of 4 hours.

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 regularly exposed to moving mechanical parts, fumes or airborne particles, and outside weather conditions. The employee is occasionally exposed to wet and/or humid conditions and toxic or caustic chemicals. The noise level in the work environment is moderate to high.

Minimum Qualifications:

•      High school diploma or general education degree (GED)
•      At least one (1) year of parking attendant or customer service experience.  

Preferred Qualifications:

•      Experience in a service or hospitality environment, preferably in a parking attendant capacity

Benefit Highlights: 

• Pay Progression 
• • Upon hire: $20.76
  • After 10 shifts worked: $22.43
• Paid Leave benefits
• • Vacation (10 days upon completion of 1 year)
  • Paid holidays (10 set by SCC)
• Health/Welfare benefits
• Pension benefits
• Subsidized transportation benefits 

*Visit https://seiu6.org/ to review additional information on benefits 

Disability Accommodations and Equal Employment Opportunity

If accommodations are required either to complete the application process and/or attend an interview, please contact the Human Resources Department at 206-694-5038.

Seattle Convention Center is committed to the policy of equal employment opportunity and nondiscrimination on the basis of race, creed, color, national origin, sex, marital status, sexual preference, orientation, gender identity, genetic information, pregnancy, age, religion, veteran status, military status, disability, or any other status protected by law.

Notes on the Application Process

• This posting may be taken down at any time. Review of applications will begin immediately
• Only applications submitted directly to Seattle Convention Center’s jobs page will be considered; applications submitted via external websites and applications will not be received
• A current resumé may be submitted in lieu of filling out the attached Application for Employment only if it includes accurate dates – including month and year – of both previous employment and any relevant experience/education history.
• In the event your application is selected for interview, a hiring representative will reach out via your provided phone or email contact information. The final hiring process will involve employment reference checks and a criminal background check

*Individuals hired into this position must serve a probationary period of six months. This position is represented by Teamsters Local #117. The Teamsters Local #117 office is located at 14675 Interurban Avenue South, Suite 307 in Tukwila, and can be at reached by telephone at (206) 441-4860.

Salary : $21 - $22