Valet Attendant Jobs

UNIT DESCRIPTION:Position Summary:

• Report parking lot disputes that occur between customers.
• Applies all applicable OSHA and related local safety requirements to all assigned work.
• Collect tickets from patrons and park or retrieve vehicles.
• Perform valet duties and park vehicles in open spots.
• Attends training programs (classroom and virtual) as designated.
• Participates in regular safety meetings, safety training and hazard assessments.
• Reports all accidents and injuries in a timely manner.
• Performs all work in accordance with established safety procedures.
• Call tow trucks if person is parked illegally.
• Open doors and greet customers.
• Clean up debris from parking lot.
• Use hand signals and lights to direct patrons into open spots.
• May perform other duties and responsibilities as assigned.
• Complies with cash handling.
• Help customers locate their vehicles.
• Check vehicles for damage.
• Call for cabs or tow trucks per clients' request.
• Collect fees from patrons wishing to park in garage.
• Issue tags to customers to put up in their windshields for display.
• Complies with all company safety and risk management policies and procedures.
• Give directions to nearest highway or destination.
• Escort customers to their vehicles if needed.
• Understands and follows all policies and procedures.
• Position or remove barricades to prevent parking in certain spots.
• Manipulate vehicles carefully to take advantage of all spaces.
• Help patrons exit parking garage safely.
• Ensure cameras are working properly in case of an accident.

Qualifications & Requirements:

• Maturity of judgment and behavior.
• Ability to work a flexible schedule.
• Attends work and shows up for scheduled shift on time with satisfactory regularity in light of Sodexo time and attendance policy and/or client operating hours.
• Must be able to work nights, weekends and some holidays.
• Must comply with any dress code requirements.
• Willingness to be open to learning and growing.
• Maintains high standards for work areas and appearance.

• High School diploma, GED or equivalent experience.

• Ability to communicate with co-workers and other departments with professionalism and respect.
• Ability to present self in a highly professional manner to others and understands that honesty and ethics are essential.
• Have ability to drive “Standard” transmission.
• Ability to maintain a positive attitude.
• Knowledge of and proficiency in all OSHA and local requirements related to all assigned work.
• Must be able to lead and direct scheduled staff and resources.
• Ability to maintain a professional relationship with all coworkers, vendor representatives, Ability to provide clear directions and respond accordingly to employees.
• Ability to use all relevant electronic and communication devices.

• Attendance at a “Driver Safety” class, a plus.
• Most hold valid Driver’s license with an excellent Driving record.

• Significant walking or other means of mobility.
• Ability to reach, bend, stoop, push and/or pull, and frequently lift up to 35 pounds and occasionally lift/move 40 pounds.
• Close vision, distance vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and the ability to adjust focus, with or without corrective lenses.
• Ability to work in a standing position for long periods of time (up to 8 hours).

• Varying schedule to include evenings, holidays, weekends and extended hours as business dictates.
• Wears protective clothing and/or Personal Protective Equipment required by the work environment or governmental regulations.
• The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate to loud.
• While performing the duties of this job, the employee is primarily in a controlled, temperate environment; however, may be exposed to heat/cold during support of outside activities.
• Generally in an indoor setting; however, may participate in outside activities and events.

Benefits Eligibility: Full Time Benefits: At Sodexo, we believe every employee should have the resources to be their best. As part of our overall rewards, we offer benefits programs designed to help you maintain a healthy lifestyle including health, dental and vision insurance. Eligible employees can enroll in their benefits, which will be effective beginning on their first day with Sodexo. We also offer other benefits like paid time off, financial and savings programs and access to our employee assistance program and other discounts (eligibility varies by unit and may not be available to all employees).