Parking Patrol - Checker

Carlsbad, CA, USA|Onsite

Job Overview

Employment Type

Full-time

Compensation

Hourly

Range $14.75 - $19.75

Work Schedule

Standard Hours

Day Shifts

Benefits

Health Insurance

Paid Time Off

uniform provided

employee discount

Retirement Plan

Job Description

Diamond Parking and Associated Companies is a prominent multi-national parking management company with a rich heritage dating back to 1922, founded by Josef Diamond. Headquartered in Seattle, Washington, Diamond Parking operates more than 1,800 diverse locations throughout the Western United States and Western Canada, serving a wide range of customers with parking solutions. The company encompasses entities including Diamond Parking Services LLC, Boat World Marina LLC, United Parking, Parking Services, and West & Wheeler LLC. As one of the oldest parking companies worldwide, Diamond Parking prides itself on outstanding customer service, consistently emphasizing the importance of positive interactions with customers, vendors, co-workers, and management. This approach ensures a superior experience for tenants, guests, and parking visitors. With nearly a century of continuous operation, Diamond Parking’s management philosophy has remained steadfast — hiring good people and placing them in the right positions to deliver excellent results. Looking towards the future, Diamond Parking embraces innovation by leveraging geo-targeting, mobile marketing, and online reputation management to boost revenue, grow market share, and strengthen brand loyalty.

The Checker position at Diamond Parking involves comprehensive responsibility for all aspects related to lot checking on an assigned route. This role requires diligent recording, handling, and depositing of monies collected from parking operations. The Checker will ensure the accuracy and security of cash or equivalents collected from pay stations, theaters, or permits while maintaining detailed records and timely deposits. Furthermore, this role demands a commitment to customer service by fostering courteous and professional interactions. Duties include enforcing parking regulations by issuing violation notices, maintaining cleanliness and safety within the parking areas, ensuring signage accuracy, and reporting maintenance or security concerns. The Checker plays a critical part in safeguarding company property and ensuring compliance with operational standards. Attention to detail, consistent attendance, and the ability to work overtime as needed are necessary attributes for success in this role. The position requires personal transportation, as well as the ability to handle cash responsibly and complete accurate documentation for each shift. Overall, it is a customer-facing, operationally critical role in providing a safe, clean, and well-managed parking experience for all patrons. This employment opportunity is based in San Diego, California and falls under the Parking Operations category.

Job Requirements

high school diploma or general education degree (ged)
one to three months related experience or training desirable
valid state-issued driver’s license and proof of insurance
ability to read and comprehend simple instructions, short correspondence and/or memos in English
ability to add, subtract, multiply and divide with 10’s and 100’s
able to apply common sense when performing duties and follow written and oral instructions
physical capability to stand, use hands to finger, handle or feel, reach with hands and arms, walk or run frequently, occasionally sit, climb, balance, stoop, kneel or crouch, and occasionally lift and move up to 25 pounds
ability to transfer or relocate to another facility or location without notice at any time
regular, consistent attendance during scheduled work hours and ability to work overtime if requested

Job Qualifications

high school diploma or general education degree (ged)
one to three months related experience or training desirable
valid state-issued driver’s license and proof of insurance
ability to read and comprehend simple instructions, short correspondence and/or memos in English
ability to effectively present information in one-on-one or small group situations to customers, clients, and other employees of the organization in English
ability to add, subtract, multiply and divide with 10’s and 100’s
ability to perform these operations using units of American money
able to apply common sense when performing duties and follow written and oral instructions
ability to deal with problems involving a few concrete variables in standardized situations

Job Duties

provide a courteous and professional relationship with all customers, vendors, co-workers and managers
provide own transportation at own cost and expense, including, but not limited to fuel, maintenance, repairs and insurance
accurately inventory station pay boxes, collecting and recording all cash or cash equivalents from each station, and securing all collected monies
accurately inventory parking lot, recording and crediting vehicles for payments received and noting vehicles displaying valid permits
properly deposit in the designated bank all monies or cash equivalents and accompanying documentation at the end of each shift or when five deposit bags or $400 has been collected
change rates at stations as directed
issue parking violation and parking owed notices to vehicles without payment or valid permit, accurately recording vehicle information as required
may perform data entry, using electronic devices
accurately complete and submit all required paperwork for each shift
clear trash and debris from each station throughout the shift, reporting any maintenance or additional clean up required, such as potholes, missing or broken signage, or other hazards
inspect and verify location signage and rates
protect company property and/or equipment from damage or loss
report any vehicles meeting impound criteria to supervisor
patrol area to prevent thefts from parked automobiles
complete an incident report for claims of damage or to document any unusual incidents during shift
accurate completion of shift reports, security logs, and any other such required documentation for each shift
accurate completion and submission of time cards at end of your last shift before the pay period ends
maintain a clean, neat, professional appearance at all times while on the job, wear the designated uniform if required, and display identification badge
regular, consistent attendance during scheduled work hours and the ability to work overtime if requested