Valet Attendant - 141154

UC San Diego Health; San Diego (CA); On-site; USD 56,000 - 73,000; Full time

Job summary

UC San Diego Health is seeking a Valet Attendant to drive and park vehicles for guests, issue receipts, and collect payments while upholding exceptional guest service. The role includes inspecting vehicles for damage, retrieving cars promptly, tagging keys, and ensuring secure cash handling.

You will work across front-line staff to resolve visitor concerns and perform related duties as assigned. Applicants must have a valid driver’s license, driving/hospitality experience, and the ability to

Qualifications

• Must have a valid driver’s license and driving record suitable for service operations.
• Relevant driving/hospitality experience required.
• Must be able to operate both automatic and manual transmission vehicles.
• Strong customer service skills are essential.
• Skills, knowledge, and ability necessary for the duties assigned.

Responsibilities

• Drive and park vehicles for guests, ensuring safety and service quality.
• Issue receipts after inspecting and documenting any prior vehicle damage and handle cash transactions.
• Retrieve vehicles promptly and manage keys and valet tickets with accuracy.
• Maintain high standards of guest service and resolve visitor issues in line with UC San Diego Health policies.

Skills

Valid driver's license

Driving / hospitality experience

Operate automatic transmission

Operate manual transmission

Strong customer service

Attention to detail

Job description

UCSD Layoff from Career Appointment: Apply by 08/31/2026 for consideration with preference for rehire. All layoff applicants should contact their Employment Advisor.

Reassignment Applicants: Eligible Reassignment clients should contact their Disability Counselor for assistance.

DESCRIPTION

Under supervision, perform a variety of operations involved in driving and parking vehicles for guests. The duties includes and are not limited to maintaining excellent customer service standards; issuing ticket receipts after inspecting and documenting any prior vehicle damage; retrieving vehicles in a timely manner; collecting and securing cash and issue receipts; writing down vehicle information and location on valet ticket; tagging and maintaining keys; and performing other duties as assigned. Ensures that appropriate service standards are maintained with all front-line staff. Ensures that visitor issues are resolved to meet the service expectations of UC San Diego Health. Performs additional duties.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

• Must hold valid driver's license, have a driving record that is in accordance with local policies/ procedures, and/or enroll in the California Employer Pull Notice Program.
• Relevant driving/hospitality experience required.
• Must be able to operate automatic and manual transmission vehicles.
• Strong customer service skills.
• Skills, knowledge, and ability essential to the successful performance of the duties assigned to the position.

SPECIAL CONDITIONS

• Must be willing to work various times and locations based on business needs.
• Must be willing to work in La Jolla and Hillcrest.
• Employment is subject to a criminal background check and pre-employment physical.

Pay Transparency Act

Annual Full Pay Range: $56,418 - $72,934 (will be prorated if the appointment percentage is less than 100%)

Hourly Equivalent: $27.02 - $34.93

Factors in determining the appropriate compensation for a role include experience, skills, knowledge, abilities, education, licensure and certifications, and other business and organizational needs. The Hiring Pay Scale referenced in the job posting is the budgeted salary or hourly range that the University reasonably expects to pay for this position. The Annual Full Pay Range may be broader than what the University anticipates to pay for this position, based on internal equity, budget, and collective bargaining agreements (when applicable).