Attendant

Colonial Parking Inc; Washington (District of Columbia); On-site; USD 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

Colonial Parking Inc. is seeking a Full-Time Parking Attendant in Washington, DC. The role focuses on delivering excellent customer service, handling cash, issuing tickets, and guiding customers to park and exit efficiently.

The position requires a high school diploma and at least one year of related experience. Responsibilities include processing payments, maintaining a neat cashier booth, and completing daily shift paperwork with accuracy.

Qualifications

• High school diploma required.
• 1 year related experience preferred.
• Ability to read and comprehend verbal instructions and written correspondence.
• Valid driver’s license required.
• Ability to safely operate vehicles and maintain a professional demeanor.

Responsibilities

• Verify cash bank at the start of each shift and ensure supplies are stocked.
• Issue tickets to customers with required information.
• Park and retrieve customer vehicles safely and timely.
• Process payments (cash, card, or validation) and provide receipts.
• Complete daily shift paperwork detailing transactions and vehicle counts.

Skills

Cash handling

Customer service

Communication

Professional demeanor

Attention to detail

Education

High school diploma

Job description

If you are unable to complete this application due to a disability, contact this employer to ask for an accommodation or an alternative application process.

Full Time Washington, DC, US

Position Summary

To deliver the company’s customer service standards with each parker transaction while maintaining an acceptable flow of traffic in and out of the parking facility. Receiving payment from customers for parking services and performing the following essential duties:

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Verify the “bank” of cash provided for change and necessary supplies at the start of each shift.
• Issue tickets to customers recording the required information on each ticket.
• Park and retrieve customer vehicles safely and timely.
• Reporting to work on time.
• Collect payment either through cash, credit card or validation always securing cash according to the company’s standard operating procedures.
• Accurately process exception transactions (e.g., lost tickets, grace period tickets, etc.) according to company policy, including completing the applicable form.
• Provide the correct change for cash transactions and issue a receipt for all fee transactions.
• Complete the daily shift paperwork by recording the number of transactions by parking rate, number of vehicles in and out of the facility, number of contract parkers, vehicles left in the facility, number of validated tickets and exception tickets.
• Maintain a neat and orderly cashier booth at all times, free of debris and trash with clean windows void of unapproved company posters or decorative hangings.
• Provide the company’s standards of service with each customer including maintaining the required uniform appearance, stating the company greeting, answering questions, resolving issues and thanking each customer upon exit. Completing Customer Damage Report with customer and relaying all information regarding claim reports to the Claims Department with assistance from the Shift Manager.
• Notify management of any situation that needs attention.
• Responsible at all times for reviewing, understanding and acknowledging in writing when requested, the company provided policies and procedures that directly support completing my required work duties

Non-Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• May be asked by management to complete small cleaning or maintenance tasks according to the company’s maintenance checklists.
• Other duties as assigned by the Operations Manager.

Minimum Job Qualifications

• A high school degree is required.
• One year related experience.
• Ability to read and comprehend verbal instructions and written correspondence.
• Ability to communicate effectively both verbally and through written correspondence.
• Have and maintain a valid driver’s license.
• Ability to safely drive a standard or automatic transmission vehicle.
• Ability to maintain a professional and friendly demeanor when working with other employees and the parking customer.
• Ability to provide customer resolution in a professional and friendly manner.

Qualifications Desired

• Background in the service industry is desired, but not required.
• Ability to perform basic math calculations.

Performance Standards

This position will receive an annual performance review from the direct supervisor to discuss actual performance as compared to company stated expectations and agreed upon job related performance goals for the upcoming year.

Physical Demands and Working Conditions

The physical demands of this position and the work environment characteristics described below represent those that must be met, with or without reasonable accommodations, by an employee to perform the essential functions of this position. Reasonable accommodations will be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform these essential job functions.

Physical Demands: as part of performing the duties associated with this position, the employee will be required to stand, walk, sit, use hands-to-fingers, handle tools or controls, reach with hands or arms, talk and hear.

Work Environment: While performing the duties of this position, the employee may be subjected to weather conditions that are prevalent at the time. The employee is regularly exposed to fumes and airborne particles. The noise level in this work environment can range from minimal to moderate.