Job Overview
Employment Type
Hourly
Compensation
Hourly
Exact $18.00
Work Schedule
Standard Hours
Benefits
Health Insurance
Retirement Plan
Paid Time Off
Tuition Assistance
employee wellness program
Professional Development
Flexible work schedules
Job Description
Rice University is a prestigious institution located in Houston, Texas, known for its beautiful 300-acre tree-lined campus and high academic standing. Ranked among the top 20 universities in the United States by U.S. News & World Report, Rice prides itself on offering a unique residential college system that fosters close-knit, diverse communities encouraging intellectual, emotional, and cultural support for its students. This system promotes a vibrant campus life rich with social events, intramural sports, student theater, lecture series, specialized courses, and student government activities. These components contribute to Rice’s reputation for providing an exceptional quality of life and excellent value among private universities. Rice University is also recognized as a great place to work, with a culture centered on shared values essential to its thriving community—Responsibility, Integrity, Community, and Excellence (RICE). These values shape interpersonal interactions and the welcoming atmosphere extended to visitors and staff alike.
The position available is for a Parking Attendant who will play a critical role in supporting the daily parking operations on campus. This is an essential, on-site role that ensures the safe, organized, and accessible parking environment for visitors, staff, and students. The attendant’s responsibilities include monitoring parking areas, enforcing regulations, assisting customers with directions and information, and contributing to an efficient and customer-focused parking experience. The role demands a candidate who is reliable, attentive to detail, and dedicated to maintaining smooth parking operations while communicating courteously and professionally with a broad range of individuals. The ideal candidate should be comfortable working outdoors, responsive to parking issues, capable of performing basic troubleshooting or reporting maintenance needs, and willing to provide assistance during busy periods and special events. Familiarity with parking equipment is advantageous but not mandatory.
The position available is for a Parking Attendant who will play a critical role in supporting the daily parking operations on campus. This is an essential, on-site role that ensures the safe, organized, and accessible parking environment for visitors, staff, and students. The attendant’s responsibilities include monitoring parking areas, enforcing regulations, assisting customers with directions and information, and contributing to an efficient and customer-focused parking experience. The role demands a candidate who is reliable, attentive to detail, and dedicated to maintaining smooth parking operations while communicating courteously and professionally with a broad range of individuals. The ideal candidate should be comfortable working outdoors, responsive to parking issues, capable of performing basic troubleshooting or reporting maintenance needs, and willing to provide assistance during busy periods and special events. Familiarity with parking equipment is advantageous but not mandatory.
Job Requirements
- No formal education required
- six months of related experience such as customer service, working at a university, parking, transportation, or light maintenance
- valid Texas driver’s license or ability to obtain within 30 days with no more than three moving violations in the last 36 months and no DWI or DUI citations
- must be able to speak and understand basic English
- good interpersonal skills
- ability to work as part of a team
- courteous communication
- ability to follow instructions
- actively looks for ways to help people
Job Qualifications
- No formal education required
- six months of related experience such as customer service, working at a university, parking, transportation, or light maintenance
- valid Texas driver’s license or ability to obtain within 30 days with no more than three moving violations in the last 36 months and no DWI or DUI citations
- must be able to speak and understand basic English
- good interpersonal skills and ability to work as part of a team
- courteous communication skills
- ability to actively look for ways to help people
- ability to follow instructions
- knowledge of parking equipment is a plus
Job Duties
- Keeps parking areas clean and orderly to ensure that space usage is maximized
- directs motorists to parking areas or parking spaces, using hand signals or flashlights as necessary
- patrols parking areas to prevent vehicle damage and vehicle or property theft
- calculates parking charges when equipment is not working and collects fees from customers
- lifts, positions, and removes barricades to open or close parking areas
- provides direction and assistance to visitors as needed
- may, at times, be asked to lead other attendants, students, and/or event staff
- performs all other duties as assigned
Job Criteria
Experience
Entry Level (1-2 years)
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