How to hire a parking garage manager

How to hire a parking garage manager, step by step

Here's a step-by-step parking garage manager 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 garage manager job description
• Step 5: Post your job
• Step 6: Interview candidates
• Step 7: Send a job offer and onboard your new parking garage manager
• Step 8: Go through the hiring process checklist

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1. Identify your hiring needs

   Before you start hiring a parking garage manager, 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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   A parking garage manager's background is also an important factor in determining whether they'll be a good fit for the position. For example, parking garage managers from different industries or fields will have radically different experiences and will bring different viewpoints to the role. You also need to consider the candidate's previous level of experience to make sure they'll be comfortable with the job's level of seniority.

   This list shows salaries for various types of parking garage managers.

   Type of Parking Garage Manager	Description	Hourly rate
   Parking Garage Manager		$12-30
   Director Of Distribution	A distribution director spearheads and oversees an organization's distribution procedures, ensuring efficiency and smooth workflow. It is their duty to coordinate with different departments to identify and understand the distribution needs, set goals and guidelines, manage budgets and schedules, delegate tasks among managers, develop strategies to optimize operations, and present reports to the executives and shareholders... Show more	$42-86
   Distribution Supervisor	A distribution supervisor is in charge of overseeing all distribution processes in a warehouse or similar setting, ensuring accuracy and smooth workflow. Their responsibilities typically revolve around coordinating deliveries and shipment, managing schedules, delegating tasks, assessing the performance of the workforce, and maintaining records of all transactions... Show more	$19-46

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2. Create an ideal candidate profile

   Common skills:

   • DOT
   • Equipment Maintenance
   • Quality Customer Service
   • Parts Inventory
   • Claims Process
   • Troubleshoot
   • Receipt Deposits
   • Human Resources
   • Routine Maintenance
   • Technical Assistance

   Responsibilities:

   • Manage an official company page on Facebook to facilitate interaction with customers and increase customer engagement.
   • Expedite the procurement of repair parts and equipment.
   • Repair and troubleshoot malfunction equipment, schedule daily, monthly and annual cleanings.
   • Schedule and coordinate service and maintenance for police cars, ambulances, buses, and other emergency equipment.
   • Manage an official company page on Facebook to facilitate interaction with customers and increase customer engagement.
   • Assist in the design of new method of cleaning engines utilizing FLDEP case studies and vendor MSDS data.

3. Make a budget

   Including a salary range in your parking garage manager job description is a great way to entice the best and brightest candidates. A parking garage manager salary can vary based on several factors:

   • Location. For example, parking garage managers' average salary in wyoming is 40% less than in new york.
   • Seniority. Entry-level parking garage managers earn 57% less than senior-level parking garage managers.
   • Certifications. A parking garage manager with a few certifications under their belt will likely demand a higher salary.
   • Company. Working for a prestigious company or an exciting start-up can make a huge difference in a parking garage manager's salary.

   Average parking garage manager salary

   $41,969yearly

   $20.18 hourly rate

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   Entry-level parking garage manager salary

   $27,000 yearly salary

   Updated January 23, 2026

4. Writing a parking garage manager job description

   A parking garage manager job description should include a summary of the role, required skills, and a list of responsibilities. It's also good to include a salary range and the first name of the hiring manager. To help get you started, here's an example of a parking garage manager job description:

   Parking garage manager job description example

   Perdue Foods is part of Perdue Farms, a family-owned company heading into it's second century of growth and innovation. With a goal of becoming the most trusted name in premium proteins, we create products for consumers and for retail and foodservice customers around the globe, while changing the way animals are raised for food.
   **Summary**
   
   The overall purpose of this position, i.e. what it accomplishes at Perdue and / or why the position exists is: Manage the garage staff to include, hiring, training, and developing the staff to meet the needs of the department. Ensure safe working conditions for all associates. Ensure quality of repairs is in accordance with customer requirements, OEM specifications and DOT regulations. Manage the department operations to ensure costs are within established operating budgets. Perform other assigned tasks as directed.
   
   **Principal and Essential Duties & Responsibilities**
   
   Specialized or technical knowledge, credentials or licensing required for the position include:
   
   Understanding of mechanical processes
   
   Understanding of standard software applications
   
   Strong math, communication, analytical and organizational skills
   
   Strong interpersonal skills
   
   Knowledge of standard computer software applications
   
   **Minimum Education**
   
   High school graduate or equivalent GED preferred.
   
   **Experience Requirements**
   
   3-5 years experience. Strong interpersonal, communication, organizational and analytical skills. Strong understanding of mechanical processes; Knowledge of standard computer software applications. Prior supervisory experience.
   
   **Experience Preferred**
   
   ACE (American Council of Exercise) Certification a plus.
   
   Possess a CDL preferred.
   
   **Environmental Factors and Physical Requirements**
   
   ENVIRONMENTAL FACTORS AND PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS
   
   Able to move freely throughout the garage facility to include climbing vertical heights (0 - 50'); carrying tools and equipment (0-100 pounds); exposure to extreme temperatures (0-100 Degrees Fahrenheit); humidity, (0 - 100%), noise (50db to 100db) and chemicals (MSDS sheets available).
   
   Must be able to wear protective equipment. Able to make road service calls in all weather conditions
   
   _Perdue Farms, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity / Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or protected veteran status._

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5. Post your job

   There are various strategies that you can use to find the right parking garage manager for your business:

   • Consider promoting from within or recruiting from your existing workforce.
   • Ask for referrals from friends, family members, and current employees.
   • Attend job fairs at local colleges to find candidates who meet your education requirements.
   • Use social media platforms like LinkedIn, Facebook, and Twitter to reach potential job candidates.

   Post your job online:

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

6. Interview candidates

   Your first interview with parking garage manager candidates should focus on their interest in the role and background experience. As the hiring process goes on, you can learn more about how they'd fit into the company culture in later rounds of interviews.

   It's also good to ask about candidates' unique skills and talents. You can move on to the technical interview if a candidate is good enough for the next step.

   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 garage manager

   Once you've selected the best parking garage manager candidate for the job, it's time to write an offer letter. In addition to salary, this letter should include details about the benefits and perks you offer the candidate. Ensuring that your offer is competitive is essential, as qualified candidates may be considering other job opportunities. The candidate may wish to negotiate the terms of the offer, and you should be open to discussion. After you reach an agreement, the final step is formalizing the agreement with a contract.

   It's also important to follow up with applicants who do not get the job with an email letting them know that the position is filled.

   After that, you can create an onboarding schedule for a new parking garage manager. 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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