Parking Garage Attendant - Portsmouth, United States - City of Portsmouth

City of Portsmouth

Verified Company

Portsmouth, United States

4 days ago

Posted by:

Mark Lane

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Description

Position will be located at the Foundry Garage and the schedule is Thursday - Sunday 9:30pm-7:30am.

The City offers a generous compensation and benefits package that includes retirement, paid time off including vacation, holidays, medical & dental insurance, flexible spending account, professional development, career growth, longevity incentives, and more

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NATURE OF WORK

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

The essential functions or duties listed below are intended only as illustration of the various types of work that may be performed. The omission of specific statements of duties does not exclude them from the position if work is similar, related, or a logical assignment to, or extension of, the position._
Loads ticket dispensing machines. Maintains ticket control records. Checks machines for proper operation, and advises his/her supervisor of required maintenance.
Calculates parking duration and the appropriate parking fee. Receives cash payments. Calculates and provides the proper change due. Verifies parking permit validity. Performs fee collection daily cash proofs as required.
Inspects the assigned facility for parking space availability, proper vehicle parking, and general cleanliness. Looks for inappropriate customer behavior or other suspicious activity and reports same to the police according to proscribed procedures. Posts and otherwise directs customers to the closest available parking. Removes and appropriately disposes of trash and debris. Observes, appropriately corrects, and reports problems experienced by customers in their use of the parking facility.

EXAMPLES OF OTHER JOB FUNCTIONS

Provides directions to customers, when asked and if known, of other parking availability, to commercial establishments, to tourist attractions, and the proper procedures for paying parking fines or how to appeal citations.
Observes and appropriately reports suspicious activity or other public safety emergencies outside the facility.
Performs other duties as may be assigned.

REQUIRED KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND CAPABILITIES
An incumbent in this position consistently demonstrates a(n)...

Strong ability to quickly and accurately calculate parking time durations, the associated parking fees according to approved schedules using the designated equipment and procedures.
Courteous and pleasant manner and behavior toward customers.
Understanding and implementation of appropriate facility care and supervision.
Consistently appropriate work habits.
Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with customers, co-workers, employees in other municipal departments and City officials.
Ability to communicate effectively with customers, other employees, City officials and other agencies orally, in writing and by listening in the activities of discussion, notes and routine reports appropriate for the position.

ENVIRONMENT, WORKING CONDITIONS, PHYSICAL AND MENTAL EFFORT

Work is performed in and outside in all weather conditions in fully and partially exposed parking facilities and in restricted movement parking attendant booths.

Moderate physical dexterity, strength, and the ability to lift up to 50 pounds are required to perform light maintenance work and post parking facilities.

He/she must be able to perform routine time duration and cash transaction calculations, hear normal sounds, distinguish sound as voice patterns and communicate through human speech.

MINIMUM REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS

Applicants for this position must have graduated from high school or have a graduate equivalent diploma (GED), previous work experience which demonstrates the ability to work in a positive manner with customers, have a valid drivers license, and have no offenses which would prohibit or restrict bonding by any carrier or agent providing coverage to the City.

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(The above descriptions are illustrative. They are intended as guides for personnel actions and are not complete itemizations of all facets of any job.)_

Pay:
$ $20.17 per hour

Expected hours: 40 per week

Benefits: