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Posted Job Title

Temporary Parking Attendant, Business Services Division

Job Profile Title

Temporary Employee - Non-Exempt

Job Description Summary

Penn Parking Services has over 45 full and part time employees, including salaried professional and hourly paid staff and unionized staff. Parking Services provides oversight of revenue collection and control, capital improvements, maintenance & cleaning of equipment and property; resource and people management including labor scheduling for 27 lots & garages.

Job Description

Process parking payments via credit cards and cash, utilizing multi-point of sale processors: cash registers, stand alone credit card terminals, and payment kiosks. Reconcile transactions, provide excellent customer service, and maintain control of parking facility to which assigned. Communicate with supervisor. Be available for variable shift assignments. This position requires attendants to be flexible to alternating schedules throughout the week including weekends and evenings, as posted on Wednesdays for the following week starting on Monday.

Qualifications

A High School Diploma or GED is required. Must be available to work variable shift assignments Monday to Sunday (including evenings & weekends) as assigned. Valid driver’s license required.

Working Conditions

High noise environment; Alternative work schedules; exposure to moving machinery; Outdoor exposure to weather.

Physical Effort

Typically sitting at a desk or table; Intermittently sitting/standing/stooping; Typically standing or walking; Occasional lifting 25 lb. or less.

About the Division of Business Services The Business Services Division (BSD) supports the individual and collective needs of the Penn community by promoting a hospitable, customer-friendly campus environment through the provision of mission-critical services and essential operations. BSD’s mission is to provide high-quality service in a fiscally responsible manner. The Division is currently focused on three major initiatives: Revenue growth/retention through improved marketing efforts, extended services, and development of new distribution channels; driving productivity for the Division and its customers through the better use of technology, and enhancing service offerings through upgrades and expansions of facilities.

For additional information visit: https://www.business-services.upenn.edu/services/parking-services

Job Location - City, State

Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

Department / School

Business Services

Pay Range

Salary offers are made based on the candidate’s qualifications, experience, skills, and education as they directly relate to the requirements of the position, as well as internal and market factors and grade profile.

Affirmative Action Statement Penn adheres to a policy that prohibits discrimination on the basis of race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, creed, national or ethnic origin, citizenship status, age, disability, veteran status, or any other legally protected class.

Special Requirements Background check may be required after a conditional job offer is made. Consideration of the background check will be tailored to the requirements of the job.

The University of Pennsylvania's special character is reflected in the diversity of the Penn community. We seek talented faculty and staff who will constitute a vibrant community that draws on the strength that comes with a substantive institutional commitment to diversity along dimensions of race, ethnicity, gender, sexual orientation, age, religion, disability, veteran status, interests, perspectives, and socioeconomic status. Grounded in equal opportunity, nondiscrimination, and affirmative action, Penn's robust commitment to diversity is fundamental to the University's mission of advancing knowledge, educating leaders for all sectors of society, and public service. The University of Pennsylvania prohibits unlawful discrimination based on race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, creed, national or ethnic origin, citizenship status, age, disability, veteran status, or any other legally protected class.