Overnight Parking Ambassador Park Waterloo

Application Deadline: 17 October 2025

Department: Operations - Field(OPS001)

Location: R85-60_180 W 5TH ST

Compensation: $17.00 / hour

Description

Position: Parking Ambassador
Location: Park Waterloo
Address: 180 W 5th St
Shift: Overnight shifts will vary
Pay rate: $17/hr

Park Waterloo is currently searching for outgoing personalities to join our team to help us in meeting our customer service objectives as we continue to improve the overall parking operations downtown. Our staff is the face of the parking program and interacts with the public on a daily basis. Our staff helps with the upkeep, cleaning, repair and improvements to the parking structures and surface lots downtown Waterloo. This position will work primarily on evenings, overnight and weekends providing customer service for downtown parkers and observing all activities that occur in our parking operations.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Make regular rotations around the off-street parking facilities
• Check stairwells and passageways
• Contact proper authorities as needed
• Address equipment issues as needed
• Provide information to parkers and visitors to the garage
• Document all incidents and interactions during the shift for follow-up as needed
• Pick-up trash and debris during rotations

SKILLS:
· Ability to adapt and learn quickly
· Critical thinking: ability to assess situations and take best course of action
· Work independently and be self-motivated
· Attention to detail
· Customer oriented attitude; ability to work in a customer service environment
· Ability to evolve and learn new technologies
· Ability to work well with others
· Knowledge of small power and mechanical hand tools
· Knowledge of minor mechanical maintenance and repair

REQUIREMENTS:
· Ability to work in outdoor environments for extended periods of time
· Outgoing, friendly personality
· Ability to walk or stand for entire shift
· Sufficient personal mobility
· Ability to lift 30lbs.
· Valid Iowa driver’s license
· Clean background check
· Reliable transportation to and from work
· Impeccable attendance

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION:
· 24/7 Operation
· Shifts change based on time of year (winter/spring)
· Flexible schedule is needed- hours can vary based on the needs of the operation and downtown events
· Benefits are available, including health, dental, vision and life insurance. Pay starts at $17/hour.

Key Responsibilities

• Must be flexible to work nights Monday-Sunday, Holidays and special events.
• Greet arriving and departing guests in a friendly and courteous manner.
• Act as traffic controller to direct incoming guests to available parking spaces.
• Perform vehicle counts on location throughout shift to ensure garage does not over fill available spaces.
• Perform daily patrols and issue violation warnings to tenants and visitors that violate garage policies.
• Control traffic at entrances and exits as needed; provide assistance to guests who have forgotten where they parked.
• Assist in the maintenance and repair of parking equipment and any general maintenance tasks as directed by the Garage Manager or Operations.
• Use respectful communication to assist guests with their questions, problems, and concerns, relay information to Operations Manager
• Immediately report any accidents, incidents or safety concerns to Operations Manager or Shift Lead.
• Always communicate professionally with guests, client, and teammates.
• Employee must be able to perform essential functions of the position with or without reasonable accommodations.
• Basic knowledge of the parking system to add, cancel or reset key cards.
• Oversee upkeep of the garage – look for large debris, lights out or anything that can be a hazard. Please report immediately to superiors to inform client.
  
  
  

Skills, Knowledge and Expertise

• At least 18 years of age
• Excellent customer service and communication skills
• Ability to verbally communicate with guests
• Previous customer service experience, preferred
  
  

Benefits

Join our team and enjoy an outstanding benefits package, including:

(Full Time Only)

Generous Paid Time Off: Enjoy 10 days of paid time off, plus 8 paid holidays, so you can rest and recharge.

Comprehensive Health Plans: Access top-notch Medical, Dental, and Vision coverage for you and your family.

Life and Disability Insurance: Company paid basic life and Short-Term Disability to secure your future with essential protection for you and additional options for your loved ones.

401(k) Plan: Benefit from a generous employer match with immediate vesting to help you save for retirement.

Employee Assistance Program: Access behavioral Health Care to assist with personal needs for you and your family members.

Parental and Caregiver Leave: Enjoy time off to support your growing family or care for loved ones.



(Part Time)

401(k) Plan: Benefit from a generous employer match with immediate vesting to help you save for retirement.

Sick Time Off: Prioritize your health and well-being with paid sick leave based on state laws and regulations.

Employee Assistance Program: Access behavioral Health Care to assist with personal needs for you and your family members.



United States - California applicants only:
The Company will consider qualified applicants with arrest or conviction records for employment in accordance with the California Fair Chance Act, the Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers and the City of Los Angeles Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring, and other local ordinance, as applicable. You do not need to disclose your criminal history or participate in a background check until a conditional job offer is made to you. After making a conditional offer and running a background check, if the Company is concerned about a conviction or convictions that is/are directly related to the job, you will be given the chance to explain the circumstances surrounding the conviction(s), provide mitigating evidence, or challenge the accuracy of the background report. A criminal history may have a direct, adverse and negative relationship upon certain job duties of this employment position, and such criminal history may result in the withdrawal of a conditional offer of employment.

Find out more about the Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance at https://opportunity.lacounty.gov/wp-content/uploads/2024/03/FCO-FAQ-Final-Updated-with-Recommendations.pdf. Find out more about the California Fair Chance Act by visiting the Civil Right’s Department Fair Chance Act webpage: https://calcivilrights.ca.gov/fair-chance-act/.