Parking Attendant - District Detroit

Olympia Development of Michigan • Detroit, MI

50d • Onsite

About The Position

As a Parking Services Attendant, you'll be responsible for directing traffic and maintaining a clean and safe environment for all guests and employees within parking areas. This position offers between 4 and 10 hours of work per scheduled event. Events are typically held on evenings and weekends. 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.

Requirements

• Maintain understanding of venue layout, particularly the parking areas and exits.
• Excellent verbal communication skills.
• Ability to stand throughout the duration of a scheduled shift (minimum 4 hours).
• Ability to bend or twist at the waist to reach and move items at ground level (typically traffic cones or parking signs).
• Must be capable of working outside in a variety of environmental conditions (heat, cold, humidity, high wind, snow, or rain).
• Be available to work scheduled events as needed (includes nights and weekends).

Responsibilities

• Greeting guests upon entry to the venue.
• Scanning prepaid parking passes.
• Notifying guests of the current fee for parking.
• Collecting parking fees and handling the return of any change when necessary.
• Directing guests as to where they should proceed in order to park in the appropriate area.
• Informing guests of current policies and procedures regarding tailgating, items allowed within the venue, and exits.
• Directing the flow of traffic entering, exiting, and within the venue parking areas.
• Providing a safe and clean environment by notifying the proper personnel to handle various situations.
• Removing traffic cones and signage after the parking areas have cleared.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed