Valet Attendant

GLOBAL PARKING SYSTEMS; Portland (OR); On-site; USD 22,000 - 31,000; Full time

Job summary

Global Parking Systems is seeking a reliable Valet Attendant for the Portland, OR area. Drive, park, and retrieve customer cars safely and courteously, while assisting customers in and out of their vehicles.

You will ensure a professional, timely valet service and greet customers with a friendly attitude. This 100% outdoor role requires a valid driver's license, a clean driving record, and flexibility for various shifts, including nights and weekends.

Qualifications

• Must be 18 years or older with driving experience.
• Valid state driver's license with current address.
• Ability to drive a manual transmission is a plus.
• Open 24/7 with varied shift patterns.

Responsibilities

• Be on time for every scheduled workday.
• Maintain neat appearance and uniform throughout shifts.
• Inspect vehicles before possession and note findings.
• Inform customers of valet rates.
• Report accidents or safety concerns to management.
• Know local streets and provide directions when needed.
• Respond to customer questions promptly and courteously.
• Follow traffic laws and safe driving practices.
• Assist supervisors and managers with additional duties.

Skills

Driving experience

Valid driver's license

Customer service

Attention to detail

Job description

Job Details

Job Location: PDX - Portland - Portland, OR 97218 Salary Range: $19.00 Hourly

Global Parking Systems are experts in the management of parking lots, valet services, parking management, and shuttle operations at airports across the country. Global Parking Systems also partners with SP Plus | A Metropolis Company, which is a leader in the parking management space. Together, we are committed to making the parking experience a first-class, enjoyable one for parking customers. Built on the foundation of excellence and integrity, we are dedicated to providing the highest service level at all our parking facilities.

BASIC FUNCTION

Drive, park, retrieve customer cars safely and courteously, and assist customers in and out of their vehicles. Valet Attendants play a crucial role in ensuring all customers receive a professional, courteous, and timely valet service.

MAIN RESPONSIBILITIES

• Be on time for every scheduled workday.
• Maintain a neat and clean appearance and arrive and remain in complete uniform before and during scheduled shifts.
• Inspect each vehicle before taking possession and mark the tickets of findings.
• Inform customers of the valet rate
• Report any known accidents, observed or suspected violations of Company policy, safety hazards, or any unusual occurrence to Supervisors, Facility Manager, and/or Senior Manager
• Have a thorough knowledge of the major streets, landmarks, and freeways in the area of the lot to be able to provide directions to customers to various locations in the area, if needed
• Respond to customer questions promptly and courteously.
• Observe all traffic laws and safe driving practices.
• Assist Supervisors and Managers with additional duties as assigned.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

• Education/Experience Required: Must be at least 18 years of age or older with at least three years of driving experience or related experience, training, or an equivalent combination of education and experience. Prior valet driving experience is preferred.
• License Requirement: The employee will be required to have and maintain a valid state driver’s license with a current address and an acceptable driving record. The ability to drive a vehicle with a manual transmission (stick shift) is a plus.
• Availability to Work: We are open 24 hours a day / seven (7) days a week, andshift requirements will vary depending on the location’s hiring needs. If applicable, availability to work the 2nd shift, 3rd shift, and/or weekends may be required.
• Language Skills: Ability to read, write, and comprehend and write simple instructions, short correspondence, and memos, etc. Ability to effectively present information in one‑on‑one situations to customers and other employees of the company.
• Customer Service Skills: Engage with customers; ability to effectively respond positively to customer problems or complaints; Contribute to team effort by accomplishing results as needed.
• Mathematical Skills: Ability to add and subtract two‑digit numbers and multiply and divide by 10’s and 100’s. Ability to perform these operations using units of American money.
• Appearance: Employees will be required to maintain a neat and clean appearance and always be in complete uniform.
• Other Attributes: Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out detailed but standard written or oral instructions. Ability to adapt to changes in the work environment; able to deal with change, delays, or unexpected events.

Global Parking Systems is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer. Qualified applicants will be considered without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, marital status, protected veteran status, or disability status.

Physical and Environmental Demands: These 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 essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to sit, stand, walk, bend, stoop, use hands and fingers, handle or feel objects, talk, and listen. The employees will walk and run for extended periods to park and retrieve customer vehicles, including the use of stairs, escalators, and elevators.

The employee is occasionally required to climb or balance, stoop, kneel, or crouch. The employee must be able to lift and/or move up to 25 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, peripheral vision, and the ability to adjust focus.

Employees work in and around potentially dangerous traffic situations, and employees are to always be safety‑conscious. Employees are regularly exposed to high levels of noise and/or fumes from either vehicles or airplanes.

Employees are regularly exposed to outside weather conditions, including snowstorms and extreme heat. This position is 100% outside work!