Parking Attendant

Town of Vail; Vail (CO); On-site; USD 33,062 - 39,950; Full time

Job summary

The Town of Vail is hiring a Parking Attendant in Vail, Colorado. This full-time role involves greeting visitors, assisting with parking, collecting fees, and maintaining safe, clean facilities to ensure a positive guest experience.

Responsibilities include monitoring traffic, using parking software, keeping records, and providing courteous service in all interactions. Shifts may include day and overnight schedules, plus holidays.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Previous customer service experience.
• Valid driver's license.
• Cashiering experience preferred.
• Strong verbal communication and a professional attitude.

Responsibilities

• Greet visitors, assist with parking and traffic flow, and provide a positive guest experience.
• Accurately collect parking fees with professionalism.
• Use software systems to help guests and monitor traffic flow.
• Prepare and maintain records, reports, and logs.
• Perform traffic control duties to ensure safety.
• Maintain parking areas with light maintenance and cleaning.
• Communicate information to guests and update signage.
• Safely operate Town of Vail vehicles when required.

Skills

Customer service

Communication

Cashiering

Teamwork

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

Parking software

Job description

Parking Attendant

The Town of Vail, Colorado, the premier mountain community and world‑renowned resort destination, is seeking energetic and service‑minded professionals to join our Parking Team full‑time.

As a Parking Attendant, you will be at the heart of the guest experience, greeting visitors with a smile, assisting with parking and traffic flow, maintaining clean and safe facilities, and ensuring every guest’s day in Vail starts and ends on a positive note.

Responsibilities:

• Be approachable, friendly, and accessible to guests, creating a welcoming first impression and delivering outstanding service.
• Accurately collect parking fees with professionalism and a smile.
• Utilize software systems to assist guests, troubleshoot equipment issues, and monitor traffic flow.
• Prepare and maintain accurate records, reports, and logs.
• Provide courteous assistance to customers and respond to general inquiries with a positive, helpful attitude.
• Perform traffic control duties to ensure safe and efficient vehicle and pedestrian movement.
• Respond promptly and professionally to guest and citizen questions, concerns, and complaints to exceed service expectations.
• Monitor radio traffic and communicate effectively with team members, supervisors, and management as needed.
• Audit vehicles and monitor parking facilities for space availability, rule compliance, and safety concerns.
• Maintain parking areas by performing light maintenance such as sweeping, trash collection, cleaning, and basic equipment upkeep.
• Assist with guest communication by updating signage and providing accurate parking and directional information.
• Safely operate Town of Vail vehicles as required.
• Perform other duties as assigned to support team and departmental goals.

This position is exposed to car emissions, dust, fumes, and adverse weather conditions.

Shifts / Schedules

Schedule may include day shifts, overnight shifts, and holidays.

Skills / Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Previous customer service experience.
• Valid driver's license and acceptable driving record.
• Previous cashiering experience preferred.
• Strong verbal communication skills and a positive, professional attitude.

Compensation

Hiring Range: $23.58–$29.24 per hour (starting at $23.58 per hour).

Benefits

The Town of Vail offers a competitive benefits and compensation package including medical, dental, vision, employer‑paid life and disability retirement plans, generous vacation benefits, tuition reimbursement, professional development opportunities, and lifestyle benefits such as tennis pass, golf pass, and other ski pass/wellness benefits.