Overnight Lot Auditor - San Jose, CA

Job Title: Overnight Lot Auditor
Department: Commercial Parking Operations
Directly reports to: Commercial Parking Manager    
Schedule: Full Time / Part-Time (10pm - 7am)
Status: Non-Exempt
Compensation: $20.00 per hour
(Rates can vary by market)

Position Summary:

We are looking for a detail-oriented and responsible Overnight Lot Auditor to manage parking lot activity during the overnight shift. This role involves conducting audits, directing vehicles, ensuring safety, and maintaining an organized, welcoming environment. The ideal candidate will work independently, manage data, perform security checks, and provide excellent customer service while working outdoors in various conditions.

Primary Objective:

To provide exceptional customer service while maintaining a safe and orderly parking environment. The Overnight Parking Lot Attendant ensures efficient traffic flow, enforces parking policies, assists guests with inquiries, and upholds the overall security and cleanliness of the parking area.

Duties and Responsibilities:

Audit and Reconciliation:

Conduct comprehensive audits of parking lot operations, including vehicle counts, ticketing, and financial records. Reconcile discrepancies between physical vehicle counts and digital or paper logs to ensure accuracy. Review records for errors or inconsistencies and make necessary corrections.

Vehicle Activity Monitoring:

Monitor vehicle entry and exit throughout the shift, ensuring accurate logging and ticket matching. Use security systems to track movements at parking lot entrances and exits, ensuring proper vehicle flow. Identify and report unauthorized vehicles, improper parking, or any other irregularities to maintain order and security.

Reporting, Documentation and Attention to Detail:

Complete shift reports detailing tickets issued, revenue collected, and operational data. Maintain logs of vehicle arrivals and parking operations. Strong attention to detail is crucial for auditing, vehicle counting, and maintaining accurate records.

Security and Compliance:

Conduct regular parking lot inspections to ensure safety protocols are followed, including proper markings, lighting, and security cameras. Respond to security concerns, monitor for unauthorized vehicles, and ensure parked vehicles are secure. Work independently with minimal supervision, staying proactive and vigilant to maintain a safe environment and report any issues to management.

Lot Maintenance:

Maintain the cleanliness and safety of the parking lot by ensuring all equipment, parking spaces, and safety items (such as cones, signs, and barriers) are in good condition and free of debris or hazards.

Hospitality, Customer Service and Communication:

Provide exceptional guest service through professional communication, active listening, and personalized assistance, creating a welcoming and memorable experience that aligns with company standards and fosters a positive environment for guests and team members. Use proper two-way radio etiquette, maintain clear communication with team members, and foster a cooperative work environment.

Attendance and Professionalism:

Maintain regular attendance, adhere to company policies, and uphold PMC standards for safe and efficient parking operations.

Additional Responsibilities:

Support evolving business needs by completing other tasks as assigned, attending required meetings and training, and maintaining schedule flexibility.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

Competency/Qualifications:

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Education/Experience:

High school diploma or general education degree (GED); Customer service experience preferred; customer service attitude and a willing, helpful demeanor is mandatory.

Certificates and Licenses:

A valid driver’s license and reliable transportation are required for this role, along with maintaining an acceptable motor vehicle record with no more than three moving violations within a three-year period. Candidates must also pass and maintain a clean background check. No special certifications are necessary for this position.

Physical Demands and Work Environment:

This role requires stamina to stand, walk, and lift up to 50 lbs. for extended periods, often in varied weather conditions. Team members must maintain a professional appearance and adhere to uniform and grooming standards. Must be able to work overnight, weekends, and holidays is essential to support guest needs and hotel operations.

Work takes place in both indoor and outdoor environments, including on-site parking facilities and corporate settings. Team members regularly collaborate with colleagues, vendors, and clients, use computers, communicate by phone, and operate in environments that may be noisy and include moving vehicles and exposure to the elements.  Must be vigilant, proactive, and responsive to safety concerns and security issues by contacting the proper authorities. Never put yourself in any danger.

Cell Phone Use:

Employees may be required to use personal cell phones for work-related communication, including coordination with team members, managers, and clients, as well as accessing work applications. Reimbursement for work-related phone usage will follow company policy.

Pay Transparency:

PMC is committed to pay transparency and equity among all employees and provides employees an environment where pay transparency and dialogue on compensation are allowed. PMC complies with Equal Employment Opportunity laws as well as federal, state, and local laws on compensation, pay transparency, and pay equity.

Additional Compensation and Benefits

• Health Benefits – Medical, vision and dental insurance
• Supplemental Insurance – Life insurance and critical illness
• Bonus opportunities
• Internal leadership development program
• Paid time off
• Paid training
• Tuition assistance through Belleview University
• Nationwide discounts through Perks at Work
• Military friendly employer

Overtime:

All non-exempt positions will receive overtime pay (when applicable).

Employee at Will:

Employment with PMC is at-will. This means that either the employee or the employer may terminate the employment relationship at any time, for any reason, with or without cause, and with or without notice, subject to applicable laws.

Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA):

This is a non-exempt position under the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA), and as such, employees in this role are entitled to receive overtime pay for all hours worked over 40 in a workweek at the rate of one and one-half times the regular hourly rate. PMC complies with all applicable federal, state, and local minimum wage and overtime laws, and compensation will be provided in accordance with these standards. Hourly rates will meet or exceed the applicable minimum wage in your work location.

PMC is compliant with all state workman’s compensation laws.

Employee Leave:

PMC is compliant with all state specific required and FMLA paid leave requirements, such as sick leave, state paid family leave, etc.

Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) Statement:

Parking Management Company is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, age, or veteran status.

ADA and Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) Compliance:

Parking Management Company will make reasonable accommodations in compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990 and ensure equal employment opportunity.

This job description will be reviewed periodically as duties and responsibilities change with business necessity. Essential and marginal job functions are subject to modification.