How to hire a parking attendant

How to hire a parking attendant, step by step

Here's a step-by-step parking attendant hiring guide:

• Step 1: Identify your hiring needs
• Step 2: Create an ideal candidate profile
• Step 3: Make a budget
• Step 4: Write a parking attendant job description
• Step 5: Post your job
• Step 6: Interview candidates
• Step 7: Send a job offer and onboard your new parking attendant
• Step 8: Go through the hiring process checklist

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1. Identify your hiring needs

   Before you start hiring a parking attendant, identify what type of worker you actually need. Certain positions might call for a full-time employee, while others can be done by a part-time worker or contractor.

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   You should also consider the ideal background you'd like them a parking attendant to have before you start to hire. For example, what industry or field would you like them to have experience in, what level of seniority or education does the job require, and how much it'll cost to hire a parking attendant that fits the bill.

   This list presents parking attendant salaries for various positions.

   Type of Parking Attendant	Description	Hourly rate
   Parking Attendant		$9-16
   Valet Driver	As an employee of a hotel or restaurant, a valet driver is tasked with the responsibility of driving patron's vehicles to the parking area. Their responsibilities include retrieving vehicles for customers on request, answering inquiries, and keeping a record of the exact location of each vehicle under their care... Show more	$10-19
   Lot Attendant	Lot attendants typically work at car dealerships, airports, event venues, and other facilities responsible for automobile parking and parking ticket issuance. They are responsible for receiving new shipments, moving and arranging vehicles, and ensuring the inclusion of all car accessories... Show more	$12-18

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2. Create an ideal candidate profile

   Common skills:

   • Patrol
   • Work Ethic
   • Safety Hazards
   • General Maintenance
   • Control Traffic
   • Customer Service
   • Excellent Guest
   • Hand Signals
   • Space Usage
   • Car Doors
   • Direct Traffic
   • Exceptional Guest
   • Vehicle Damage
   • Traffic Flow

   Check all skills

   Responsibilities:

   • Manage access to the VIP lot -coordinate staff placement -work as a group to efficiently direct large flows of traffic
   • Lift wheelchairs, strollers, walkers, baggage, gifts, etc.
   • Equip the handicap with complimentary scooters and walkers as well.
   • Greet customers and help them take groceries to their cars; direct cars when need.
   • Cashier handling cash and credit transactions, providing customer their change back and sacking groceries.
   • Ensure that guests needs are met/exceeded and rooms are assigned base on guests reservations and requests.

   More parking attendant duties

3. Make a budget

   Including a salary range in the parking attendant job description is a good way to get more applicants. A parking attendant salary can be affected by several factors, such as the location of the job, the level of experience, education, certifications, and the employer's prestige.

   For example, the average salary for a parking attendant in Indiana may be lower than in Washington, and an entry-level engineer typically earns less than a senior-level parking attendant. Additionally, a parking attendant with lots of experience in the field may command a higher salary as a result.

   Average parking attendant salary

   $12.90hourly

   $26,834 yearly

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   Entry-level parking attendant salary

   $20,000 yearly salary

   Updated January 21, 2026

   Average parking attendant salary by state

   Rank	State	Avg. salary	Hourly rate
   1	Massachusetts	$35,276	$17
   2	Maine	$34,612	$17
   3	California	$33,419	$16
   4	Oregon	$30,874	$15
   5	Colorado	$30,317	$15
   6	New York	$30,284	$15
   7	Minnesota	$29,141	$14
   8	Arizona	$28,514	$14
   9	Utah	$27,559	$13
   10	New Jersey	$26,567	$13
   11	Illinois	$26,552	$13
   12	Montana	$26,393	$13
   13	Maryland	$26,041	$13
   14	Pennsylvania	$25,039	$12
   15	Florida	$24,325	$12
   16	Virginia	$24,153	$12
   17	Missouri	$24,085	$12
   18	Ohio	$23,975	$12
   19	North Carolina	$23,893	$11
   20	Texas	$22,579	$11

   Average parking attendant salary by company

   Company

   Rank	Company	Average salary	Hourly rate	Job openings
   1	Seattle Seahawks	$43,951	$21.13
   2	NBCUniversal	$33,201	$15.96
   3	Syracuse University	$32,589	$15.67	2
   4	TidalHealth	$32,132	$15.45	1
   5	Kimpton Hotels & Restaurants	$31,974	$15.37	131
   6	BJC HealthCare	$31,607	$15.20	6
   7	Atria Senior Living	$30,409	$14.62	14
   8	Compass Group USA	$30,238	$14.54	822
   9	Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center	$30,125	$14.48
   10	University Of Minnesota Physicians	$29,956	$14.40
   11	Providence Health & Services	$29,792	$14.32	5
   12	Deer Valley Ranch	$29,399	$14.13	3
   13	University Health	$29,262	$14.07
   14	University of Pennsylvania	$29,218	$14.05	5
   15	City of Hagerstown	$29,171	$14.02
   16	Tufts Medical Center	$28,898	$13.89
   17	Winter Park Resort	$28,779	$13.84
   18	CovenantHealth	$28,773	$13.83
   19	Aramark	$28,687	$13.79	65
   20	Kelly Services	$28,601	$13.75

4. Writing a parking attendant job description

   A job description for a parking attendant role includes a summary of the job's main responsibilities, required skills, and preferred background experience. Including a salary range can also go a long way in attracting more candidates to apply, and showing the first name of the hiring manager can also make applicants more comfortable. As an example, here's a parking attendant job description:

   Parking attendant job description example

   JOB SUMMARY: Greets, parks, and provides directions to Guests and drivers arriving to our theme parks and CityWalk in an efficient and safe manner while providing exemplary guest service.
   Pay Rate: $15.00 per hour
   
   MAJOR RESPONSIBILITIES:
   
   + Safely and professionally direct guests and ride app drivers to the correct areas from various positions. Manage traffic control, and redirect vehicles to park in the appropriate areas.
   
   + Provides information, including parking location information, drop off/pick up information, and assistance to guests as needed. Answers Guest questions and offers general UO information while providing exemplary guest service.
   
   + Safely assist in set up of parking flow using cones, barricades and other equipment Maintains safety standards to ensure team and guest safety.
   
   + Maintains a clean and safe work environment by constantly monitoring the immediate area and/or surroundings. Responsible for ensuring a neat and organized work area, trash removal, keeping the area free of debris and the proper maintenance of equipment and/or props.
   
   + Understands and actively participates in Environmental, Health & Safety responsibilities by following established UO policy, procedures, training and team member involvement activities.
   
   + Performs other duties as assigned.
   
   EDUCATION: High school degree or GED is required.
   
   EXPERIENCE: 0-1 Year: Operations experience preferred. Six months to one year guest service and/or parking experience preferred; or equivalent combination of education and experience.
   
   CERTIFICATIONS, LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS: Valid Florida Drivers License Required
   
   ADDITIONAL INFORMATION: Greet, park and direct guests safely while providing exemplary guest service. Assist in setting up parking flow using cones, barricades and other equipment. Drive and wash vehicles as needed.
   
   Universal is not accepting unsolicited assistance from search firms for this employment opportunity. All resumes submitted by search firms to any employee at Universal Orlando via-email, the Internet or in any form and/or method without a valid written Statement of Work in place for this position from Universal Orlando HR/Recruitment will be deemed the sole property of Universal Orlando. No fee will be paid in the event the candidate is hired by Universal Orlando as a result of the referral or through other means.
   
   Universal Orlando Resort. Here you can.
   
   Universal Orlando is an equal opportunity employer. Universal elements and all related indicia TM & © 2022 Universal Studios. All rights reserved. EOE

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5. Post your job

   To find parking attendants for your business, try out a few different recruiting strategies:

   • Consider internal talent. One of the most important talent pools for any company is its current employees.
   • Ask for referrals. Reach out to friends, family members, and your current work to ask if they know any parking attendants they would recommend.
   • Recruit at local colleges. Attend job fairs at local colleges to recruit entry-level parking attendants with the right educational background.
   • Social media platforms. LinkedIn, Facebook, and Twitter have more than 3.5 billion users, and they're a great place for company branding and reaching potential job candidates.

   Post your job online:

   • Post your parking attendant job on Zippia to find and recruit parking attendant candidates who meet your exact specifications.
   • Use field-specific websites.
   • Post a job on free websites.

6. Interview candidates

   During your first interview to recruit parking attendants, engage with candidates to learn about their interest in the role and experience in the field. During the following interview, you'll be able to go into more detail about the company, the position, and the responsibilities.

   You should also ask about candidates' unique skills and talents to see if they match the ideal candidate profile you developed earlier. Candidates good enough for the next step can complete the technical interview.

   The right interview questions can help you assess a candidate's hard skills, behavioral intelligence, and soft skills.

7. Send a job offer and onboard your new parking attendant

   Once you have selected a candidate for the parking attendant position, it is time to create an offer letter. In addition to salary, the offer letter should include details about benefits and perks that are available to the employee. Ensuring your offer is competitive is vital, as qualified candidates may be considering other job opportunities. The candidate may wish to negotiate the terms of the offer, and it is important to be open to discussion and reach a mutually beneficial agreement. After the offer has been accepted, it is a good idea to formalize the agreement with a contract.

   It's equally important to follow up with applicants who don't get the job with an email letting them know that the position has been filled.

   After that, you can create an onboarding schedule for a new parking attendant. Human Resources and the hiring manager should complete Employee Action Forms. Human Resources should also ensure that onboarding paperwork is completed, including I-9s, benefits enrollment, federal and state tax forms, etc., and that new employee files are created.

8. Go through the hiring process checklist

   • Determine employee type (full-time, part-time, contractor, etc.)
   • Submit a job requisition form to the HR department
   • Define job responsibilities and requirements
   • Establish budget and timeline
   • Determine hiring decision makers for the role
   • Write job description
   • Post job on job boards, company website, etc.
   • Promote the job internally
   • Process applications through applicant tracking system
   • Review resumes and cover letters
   • Shortlist candidates for screening
   • Hold phone/virtual interview screening with first round of candidates
   • Conduct in-person interviews with top candidates from first round
   • Score candidates based on weighted criteria (e.g., experience, education, background, cultural fit, skill set, etc.)
   • Conduct background checks on top candidates
   • Check references of top candidates
   • Consult with HR and hiring decision makers on job offer specifics
   • Extend offer to top candidate(s)
   • Receive formal job offer acceptance and signed employment contract
   • Inform other candidates that the position has been filled
   • Set and communicate onboarding schedule to new hire(s)
   • Complete new hire paperwork (i9, benefits enrollment, tax forms, etc.)

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