Parking Attendant, Intermittent Government Job Dept-Seattle Center Full Time

Seattle Center, a department of the City of Seattle, is seeking qualified intermittent Parking Attendants. Intermittent candidates will need to be available to work days, evenings, holidays, and weekends.  Work opportunities are directly related to Seattle Center event schedules; hours of work will vary.  These are on-call positions with no guaranteed minimum number of hours. 

• Greet patrons in a friendly and welcoming manner.
• Communicate in a tactful and respectful manner with patrons and team members.
• Provide information about parking, events, and facilities.
• Sell parking and make change accurately and quickly.
• Enforce patron compliance with rules and regulations. 
• Prepare and submit bank deposit paperwork. 
• Prepare facility for daily operation by setting appropriate signage.
• Check for vandalism and pick up trash/glass.

Minimum Qualifications:
 

• Requires a minimum of one year cashiering experience, preferably in a parking facility (or a combination of education and/or training and/or experience which provides an equivalent background required to perform the work of the class).
• Must be at least 18 years of age at time of application. 
• Must own your vehicle and provide documented proof of insurance for use on the job. 

 
License, Certification, and Other Requirements: 
 

• Valid Washington State Driver’s License

Desired Qualifications:

 
The most successful candidate will possess the following skills and abilities:
 

• Ability to make change quickly and accurately.
• Willing and able to work irregular hours, including holidays, days, afternoons, evenings, and weekends.
• Proven experience serving a diverse customer base. 
• Friendly, respectful, and courteous communication skills.
• Honesty and integrity in all work tasks.
• Must agree to work 180 hours annually, 45 hours in each calendar quarter.

Work Environment/Physical Demands: 

• Must be willing and able to lift and/or move loads of up to 40 pounds.
• Must be able to stand, walk or bend for extended periods of time.
• Work outdoors for extended periods of time in all kinds of weather conditions.
• Work around cars amidst exhaust fumes and in traffic.
• Employees must be available during each of the days during: Bumbershoot; Folklife; Bite of Seattle; and all holidays, including New Year’s Eve.

Successful candidates must own their own vehicle and provide documented proof of insurance for use on the job. 

A valid Washington Driver’s License and the ability to provide Seattle Center with a Full Washington State Driver’s Abstract which demonstrates an excellent driving record is also required.

This position is on-call / event and there is no guaranteed minimum number of hours. There is premium pay in lieu of benefits.

How to Apply:

Applications are reviewed after the posting closes. Submit the following items to be considered for these vacancies:

1. NEOGOV online (or paper) application
2. Supplemental questionnaire

Your application may be rejected if these items are missing or incomplete. Note, simply providing a cover letter and résumé is not a substitute for completing the application itself. 

SELECTION PROCESS: 

Successful candidates will be required to pass a pre-employment physical.  

Employment contingent upon successful completion of comprehensive background investigation in compliance with Seattle’s Fair Chance Employment Ordinance SMC 14.17.

About Seattle Center:

With over 12 million visitors each year, the Seattle Center is one of the top tourist attractions in Seattle. The various venues and event types happening on campus reflect the rich diversity of our community. Seattle Center employees directly impact the way people see, understand, and experience the City of Seattle and the Pacific Northwest region. This position offers the opportunity to work in a dynamic environment performing a critical function that offers complexity, variety, and fun – all while contributing to the legacy of an iconic Seattle community asset.

For additional information about Seattle Center, please visit our website:  www.seattlecenter.com