Garage Parking Agent

POSITION OBJECTIVE

The Garage Parking Agent plays a crucial role in the storing, retrieval and organization of guest vehicles within the parking garage of the Hotel Bennett. This individual will work in partnership with the front drive valet team to ensure that guest vehicles are parked safely and securely until ultimately retrieved in a timely manner at the request of the guest. The ideal candidate will possess excellent organizational skills, a clean driving record, and the ability to work in a professional and calm manner at times of increased pressure and activity. This hourly position reports to the Director of Loss Prevention.

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS

• Parks, organizes, and retrieves guest vehicles in a timely manner
• Operates parking machinery and equipment safely and securely
• Agrees to comply with all regulations such as OSHA
• Maintains and cleans garage equipment
• Reports any needed repairs or malfunctioning equipment to the engineering department
• Checks entire garage for any hazards that may affect other operators or vehicles
• Possesses the ability to coordinate and work with the front valet team to ensure the smooth operation of the garage while maintaining the safety and care of guest vehicles
• Other tasks as assigned

EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE

• Minimum High School Diploma preferred
• Previous parking garage and hotel/resort experience preferred

KNOWLEDGE AND SKILLS

• Ability to drive multiple types of vehicles
• Ability to drive both manual and automatic vehicles
• Past luxury hotel/resort experience preferred
• Previous Guest Services experience preferred
• Valid South Carolina driver's license with clean driving record
• Varied work schedules, ability to work as it pertains to the needs of hotel guests

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

• Must be able to stand for long periods on your feet, offer quick retrieval of guests and patron's vehicles. Must be able to enter and exit guests' vehicles in an efficient and timely manner. Possess the ability to remain calm in a stressful, hurried environment. Work in both indoor and outdoor environments with a wide variety of seasonal temperatures. Ability to drive a variety of automobile types and understand specific car features

Salamander Hotels & Resorts is an equal opportunity employer. All aspects of employment including the decision to hire, promote, discipline, or discharge, will be based on merit, competence, performance, and business needs. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, marital status, age, national origin, ancestry, physical or mental disability, medical condition, pregnancy, genetic information, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, veteran status, or any other status protected under federal, state, or local law. Salamander is a drug-free workplace and participant in E-Verify.