City of San Rafael

Job Class Specification

Job Title: Parking Attendant I/II

SUMMARY

Under direct supervision, this position provides general service and information to the public, is responsible for the upkeep, presentation, and general operations, of all City parking areas. Performs other job-related duties as assigned.

CLASSIFICATION CHARACTERISTICS:

Parking Attendant I is the entry-level class of this series. Initially under the close supervision, incumbents learn City and Parking Services practices and procedures. As experience is gained, there is a greater independence of action within established guidelines. This class is flexibly staffed with a Parking Attendant II; incumbents may advance to the II level after demonstrating knowledge, ability, and consistency of performance of tasks at the I level and demonstrating proficiency for performing level II work.

Parking Attendant II is the journey level class of this series, fully competent to perform a variety of Parking Operations duties. This position is characterized by the authority to make some operational decisions and perform basic equipment maintenance based on the presence of fairly clear guidelines from which to make those decisions, and the availability of supervision in non-routine circumstances.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES include the following. Other duties

may be assigned.

Parking Attendant I:

  • Assists the public at all City parking locations, providing general information about the City of San Rafael, and specific information about rates, locations, and various programs.
  • Operates all parking equipment and collects parking fees and provides change to customers.
  • Direct, instruct and assist customers with all parking equipment and parking needs, including, but not limited to, meters, change machines, multi-space equipment, and pay-on-foot stations.
  • Maintains records of transactions and parking activities.
  • Prepares cash deposits and delivers to designated drop areas.
  • Provides forms, receipts, monies and related information to the City.
  • Regularly inspects parking areas for safety and operational efficiency.
  • Regularly inspects elevators and all parking equipment, fixes and/or reports to supervisors any damaged or malfunctioning equipment as appropriate.
  • Regularly inspects, cleans and/or reports vandalism in all parking areas, including on street, facilities and equipment.