How to hire a parking lot manager

How to hire a parking lot manager, step by step

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

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1. Identify your hiring needs

   The parking lot manager hiring process starts by determining what type of worker you actually need. Certain roles might require a full-time employee, whereas part-time workers or contractors can do others.

   Determine employee vs contractor status

   Is the person you're thinking of hiring a US citizen or green card holder?

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   No

   A parking lot manager's background is also an important factor in determining whether they'll be a good fit for the position. For example, parking lot 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.

   Here's a comparison of parking lot manager salaries for various roles:

   Type of Parking Lot Manager	Description	Hourly rate
   Parking Lot Manager		$17-76
   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:

   • Traffic Flow

   Responsibilities:

   • Manage budgets for total box for everything including payroll, staffing, loss, inventory, safety, and maintenance.
   • Create a process library of all internal processes which are used for training new personnel while establishing ISO compliance.
   • Perform daily store-opening operations, including disarming security system, activating UPC scanning system, and rebooting cash registers.
   • Determine the most appropriate, efficient and economical transportation services IAW applicable cargo movement directives.

3. Make a budget

   Including a salary range in your parking lot manager job description is one of the best ways to attract top talent. A parking lot manager can vary based on:

   • Location. For example, parking lot managers' average salary in wyoming is 68% less than in new york.
   • Seniority. Entry-level parking lot managers 77% less than senior-level parking lot managers.
   • Certifications. A parking lot manager with certifications usually earns a higher salary.
   • Company. Working for an established firm or a new start-up company can make a big difference in a parking lot manager's salary.

   Average parking lot manager salary

   $77,631yearly

   $37.32 hourly rate

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   Entry-level parking lot manager salary

   $37,000 yearly salary

   Updated January 24, 2026

4. Writing a parking lot manager job description

   A parking lot 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 lot manager job description:

   Parking lot manager job description example

   + **$16\.50/hr\.**
   + **Earn paid time off from day 1**
   + **Free parking and free meals**
   + **Option to be paid daily**
   + **Discounted hotel stays for team members and family and friends\.**
   + **Debt free education**
   
   **What will I be doing?**
   
   As a Charbroiler, you would be responsible for preparing all char\-broiled oysters according to standard recipe and/or as specified on guest check, to ensure consistency of product\. Specifically, you would be responsible for performing the following tasks to the highest standards:
   
   + Keeps all refrigeration, equipment, storage and working areas in clean, working condition in order to comply with health department regulations\.
   + Prepares daily requisitions for supplies and food items for production\.
   + Visually inspects, selects, and uses only food items of the highest standard in the preparation of all menu items\.
   + Checks and controls the proper storage of product; checks on portion control to maintain quality product\.
   
   **What are we looking for?**
   
   Since being founded in 1919, Hilton has been a leader in the hospitality industry\. Today, Hilton remains a beacon of innovation, quality, and success\. This continued leadership is the result of our Team Members staying true to our Vision, Mission, and Values\. Specifically, we look for demonstration of these Values:
   
   + Hospitality \- We're passionate about delivering exceptional guest experiences\.
   + Integrity \- We do the right thing, all the time\.
   + Leadership \- We're leaders in our industry and in our communities\.
   + Teamwork \- We're team players in everything we do\.
   + Ownership \- We're the owners of our actions and decisions\.
   + Now \- We operate with a sense of urgency and discipline
   
   In addition, we look for the demonstration of the following key attributes:
   
   + Quality
   + Productivity
   + Dependability
   + Customer Focus
   + Adaptability
   
   **What will it be like to work for Hilton?**
   
   Hilton is the leading global hospitality company, spanning the lodging sector from luxurious full\-service hotels and resorts to extended\-stay suites and mid\-priced hotels\. For nearly a century, Hilton has offered business and leisure travelers the finest in accommodations, service, amenities and value\. Hilton is dedicated to continuing its tradition of providing exceptional guest experiences across its global brands \(http://jobs\.hiltonworldwide\.com/our\-brands/index\.php\) \. Our vision "to fill the earth with the light and warmth of hospitality" unites us as a team to create remarkable hospitality experiences around the world every day\. And our amazing Team Members are at the heart of it all\!
   
   **Job:** _Culinary_
   
   **Title:** _Drago's Charbroiler \(Full\-time\) \*free parking\*_
   
   **Location:** _null_
   
   
   **EOE/AA/Disabled/Veterans**

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5. Post your job

   To find the right parking lot manager for your business, consider trying out a few different recruiting strategies:

   • Consider internal talent. One of the most important sources of talent for any company is its existing workforce.
   • Ask for referrals. Reach out to friends, family members, and current employees and ask if they know or have worked with parking lot managers they would recommend.
   • Recruit at local colleges. Attend job fairs at local colleges to recruit parking lot managers who meet your education requirements.
   • Social media platforms. LinkedIn, Facebook and Twitter now have more than 3.5 billion users, and you can use social media to reach potential job candidates.

   Post your job online:

   • Post your parking lot manager job on Zippia to find and recruit parking lot 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 lot 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 to see if they match your ideal candidate profile. If you think a candidate is good enough for the next step, you can move on to 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 lot manager

   Once you've selected the best parking lot 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 good etiquette to follow up with applicants who don't get the job by sending them an email letting them know that the position has been filled.

   Once that's done, you can draft an onboarding schedule for the new parking lot manager. Human Resources should complete Employee Action Forms and ensure that onboarding paperwork is completed, including I-9s, benefits enrollment, federal and state tax forms, etc. They should also ensure that new employee files are created for internal recordkeeping.

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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