Parking Maintenance Assistant

ODM Parking LLC.; United States; On-site; USD 21,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

Olympia Development Parking is seeking a maintenance-focused individual to perform facility upkeep and assist customers within the parking environment. The role emphasizes completing tasks with minimal supervision while adhering to safety standards and company policies.

Responsibilities include cleaning, light painting, equipment operation, and reporting repairs. This position supports the District Detroit experience and requires a proactive, safety-conscious mindset.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED, or equivalent; 1–3 months related experience or training.
• Ability to read and interpret safety rules and maintenance instructions.
• Valid driver’s license with acceptable driving record.

Responsibilities

• Perform maintenance and cleaning tasks per checklists and supervisor directions.
• Walk garages/lots daily to identify maintenance issues.
• Sweep entrances, clean rails, offices, and restrooms; empty trash cans.
• Paint facility surfaces to keep areas neat and maintained.
• Replace burned-out bulbs and manage oil spill responses.

Skills

Reading & interpretation

Communication

Driver's license

Education

High school diploma or GED

Job description

Job Summary

This position involves facility maintenance duties and customer interface. Individuals must be able to perform with minimum supervision.

Key Responsibilities

• Perform all maintenance and cleaning tasks noted in the checklists and as directed by the Manager or Supervisor on Duty to ensure that all dirt, dust, litter and debris is removed from all areas of the facility using brooms, mops, brushes and other hand tools.
• Walk garage(s)/lot(s) daily to note and correct any maintenance problems.
• Sweep and pick up around the entrances and exits to the garage and stairwells as well as clean surface area rails, etc. on all levels, the booth, the office and rest rooms.
• Empty all trash cans in the garage, the booth and the office.
• Paint all areas of the facility as directed by the facility manager/supervisor to ensure that all painted surfaces such as poles, signs, doors, walls, curbs, islands, gates, etc. are properly maintained and look neat and clean.
• Replace burned out bulbs.
• Apply oil absorbent to oil spills.
• Submit requests for repairs or maintenance.
• Check conditions of safety items, such as gate arms to ensure clearance bars are secure.
• Keep an inventory of janitorial supplies.
• Maintain a garage/lot sweep sheet.
• Operate automatic sweepers, scrubbers, outdoor equipment such as weed eater, lawnmowers or other electrical tools to repair or construct items, as applicable.
• Shovel, plow or blow snow from the entrance or exit ramps and in areas designated by the Facility Manager using shovels, snow blowers and other light duty equipment.
• Report any unknown, observed or suspected violations of company policy, safety hazards or any unusual occurrence to the Facility Manager in a timely manner.
• Assist customers within the facility or as directed by the Facility Manager/Supervisor.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Required Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• High school diploma or general education degree (GED) 1-3 months related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals.
• Ability to speak effectively before groups of customers or colleagues of organization.
• Maintain a valid state-issued driver’s license, and acceptable driving record.

The above is intended to describe the essential job functions, the general supplemental functions and the essential requirements for the performance of this job. It is not to be construed as an exhaustive statement of all supplemental duties, responsibilities or nonessential requirements. The company has the right to change, modify, suspend, interrupt or cancel in whole or in part any job functions outlined in a job description at any time and without advance notice to the employee. All items listed above are illustrative and not comprehensive. They are not contractual in nature and are subject to change at the discretion of Olympia Development Parking.

Olympia Development Parking is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regards to that individual’s race, color, religion or creed, national origin or ancestry, sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, gender identity, age, physical or mental disability, veteran status, genetic information, ethnicity, citizenship, or any other characteristic protected by law. The Company will strive to provide reasonable accommodations to permit qualified applicants who have a need for an accommodation to participate in the hiring process (e.g., accommodations for a job interview) if so requested.

Olympia Parking colleagues are committed to being the very best in all that we do. As the initial point of contact for guests visiting The District Detroit and its iconic sports and entertainment venues, parking colleagues are vital to creating a warm and welcoming environment that will be part of our visitors’ world-class experience. Olympia Parking is a comprehensive parking and mobility system that features more than 8,500 parking spaces in 33 locations across The District Detroit, including lots and garages near Comerica Park, the award-winning Little Caesars Arena and the iconic Fox Theatre. All of Olympia Parking’s facilities are equipped with state-of-the-art technology, and each is conveniently located within a 10-minute walk of entertainment venues operated by Ilitch Sports + Entertainment. Accessible parking options are available at all lots and structures, and parking can be reserved in advance of heading to The District Detroit by visiting ParkDistrictDetroit.com.