Parking Lot Attendant (Eligible for up to $5,000 in bonuses)

Salary : $41,205.15 - $57,979.78 Annually
Location : Sacramento, CA
Job Type: Part-Time Career
Job Number: 003627-26-PW
Department: Public Works
Division: Off-Street Relief Pool
Opening Date: 07/04/2026
Closing Date: Continuous


THE POSITION
THIS POSTING WILL BE OPEN UNTIL FILLED

Application cut-off dates are 7/31/26, 8/31/26, 9/30/26, 10/31/26, 11/30/26 and 12/31/26

New hires in the Parking Lot Attendant classification may be eligible for one-time recruitment and retention bonuses totaling up to $5,000 during the first year of employment.

The Department of Public Works, Parking Services Division, is seeking a part-time Parking Lot Attendant for garages owned by the City of Sacramento. This position will be responsible for providing customer service to the public, cashiering functions, and traffic control in the garages.

IDEAL CANDIDATE STATEMENT

The ideal candidate will have strong cashiering experience, have the ability to conduct themselves in a professional manner as a representative of the City of Sacramento, and have reliable attendance. This position will require reporting to work on weekends, holidays, and evening shifts, at times in inclement weather conditions.

DEFINITION

To direct vehicles to available parking spaces and to collect and account for parking fees in a municipal parking facility.

SUPERVISION RECEIVED AND EXERCISED

General supervision is provided by a Parking Lot Supervisor. Indirect supervision may be provided by a Senior Parking Lot Attendant.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES


EXAMPLES OF DUTIES

Depending upon assignment, duties may include, but are not limited to, the following:

- Direct vehicles to available parking spaces in an off-street municipal parking facility.
- At an exit station, collect parking fees and record ticket validations.
- Operate automatic revenue control equipment.
- Issue and time-stamp validation tickets.
- Maintain exit station and perform routine repairs on parking lot equipment.
- Operate a cash register and make correct change as required.
- Provide general information and directions to the public in response to inquiries regarding the location of streets, buildings, and points of interest.
- Identify and report damaged or unsafe portions of a parking facility.
- Report accidents occurring in parking lot.
- Count, verify, and reconcile daily receipts obtained on an assigned shift.
- Provide training and assistance to less experienced employees as required.
- Perform related duties as assigned.

QUALIFICATIONS


Knowledge of:

- Basic arithmetic and simple calculations.
- General courtesy in dealing with the public.

Ability to:

- Operate a cash register and make accurate change.
- Compute parking fees and keep proper records of monetary transactions.
- Understand and follow oral and written instructions.
- Deal courteously with others encountered in the normal course of work.

Experience and Education:

Any combination equivalent to experience and education that could likely provide the required knowledge and abilities would be qualifying. A typical way to obtain the knowledge and abilities would be six months of full-time experience involving public contact and monetary transactions.
PROOF OF EDUCATION

Should education be used to qualify for this position, then proof of education such as, but not limited to, university/college transcripts and degrees should be submitted with your application and will be required at the time of appointment Unofficial documents and/or copies are acceptable.


An applicant with a college degree obtained outside the United States must have education records evaluated by a credential's evaluation service. Evaluation of education records will be due at time of appointment.
SPECIAL QUALIFICATIONS

Driver License:

Possession of a valid California Class C Driver License at the time of appointment. Loss of the Class C License is cause for discipline. Individuals who do not meet this requirement due to physical disability will be reviewed on a case-by-case basis.

THE SELECTION PROCEDURE
Please note, the City of Sacramento's preferred method of communication with applicants is via e-mail. As such, please ensure you verify the e-mail address on your application, and check your e-mail frequently, including your spam and junk folders. All e-mail notifications can also be accessed through the applicant inbox.

1. Application :(Pass/Fail) - All applicants must complete and submit online a City of Sacramento employment application by the next posted cut-off date;

• Employment applications must be submitted online; paper applications will not be accepted.
• Employment applications will be considered incomplete and will be disqualified:
  • If applicants do not list current and/or past job-related experience in the duties area of the "Work Experience" section. Note: Qualifying experience is based on full-time experience (40 hours per week). Qualifying experience is calculated to the full-time equivalent (pro-rated if less than 40 hours/week).
  • If "see resume" is noted in the "Work Experience" section; a resume will not substitute for the information required in the "Work Experience" section.
• Proof of education such as, but not limited to, university/college transcripts and degrees should be submitted online with your application. Proof of education will be required at time of appointment.
• Position/job titles will not be considered in determining eligibility for meeting the minimum qualifications for this position.
• If you're requesting Veteran's credit, a copy of your DD214 must be submitted online with your application or emailed to the Employment Office by the next posted cut-off date. Information regarding the use of Veteran's credit can be found in the Civil Service Board rules under rule4.9C.
• Applicants are responsible for attaching a copy of their DD214 to each position for which they apply.

2. Training and Experience Exam : (Weighted 100%) -The questions located at the end of the application are the Training and Experience (T&E) Exam. Responses to the T&E questions will be rated and scored. This exam will evaluate the relevance, level, and progression of a candidate's education, training and experience. The exam score will determine your ranking on the eligible list for this job. When completing the T&E questions, please note:

• Responses to the T&E questions must be submitted online; paper questionnaires will not be accepted.
• A resume will not substitute for the information required in the T&E questions.

3. Eligibility : Candidates who pass the Training and Experience Test will be placed on the eligible list. The hiring department may contact candidates for interview at any time during the life of the one-year list. Candidate's eligibility expires one year from the date of notification of a passing score for the Parking Lot Attendant examination.

4. Screening Committee: (Pass/Fail)- All candidates that pass the examination and are in one of the top three ranks will have their application forwarded to the hiring department for review. The hiring department will select the most competitive applications for further consideration. Human Resources will only evaluate employment applications for the minimum qualifications, as stated on the job announcement, for applications selected by the hiring department.

5. Conditional Hire : Upon receipt of a conditional offer, the selected candidate must complete and pass LiveScan/fingerprinting. If applicable, candidates may also need to pass a pre-employment medical exam, controlled substance and/or alcohol test, and possess any required licensure or certification prior to receiving a start date from the Department. Failure to meet these prerequisites will be grounds for withdrawal of your conditional offer of employment.

QUESTIONS:
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Bilingual Pay
Did you know that the City offers bilingual pay? That's right, most labor agreements offer the option of providing employees with bilingual pay if the department deems it to be operationally necessary.

Pension Reform Act
The City of Sacramento is covered by the California Public Employees' Retirement System, and as such, must adhere to the California Public Employee's Pension Reform Act (PEPRA) of 2013. Please note that the provisions within this act may affect or impact an applicant's eligibility and/or selection for open vacancies at the City of Sacramento.


Equal Opportunity Employer
The City of Sacramento is an equal opportunity employer to all, regardless of age, ancestry, color, disability (mental and physical), exercising the right to family care and medical leave, gender, gender expression, gender identity, genetic information, marital status, medical condition, military or veteran status, national origin, political affiliation, race, religious creed, sex (includes pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding and related medical conditions), and sexual orientation.

Additional Information
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Union Contracts:
Salary Schedule:
01



APPLICATION : I understand my application must meet the minimum qualifications for consideration of employment with the City of Sacramento. The experience I list in the duties area of the "Work Experience" section of the employment application will be used to determine if I meet the minimum qualifications as stated on the job announcement. A resume, responses to the supplemental questions requiring a narrative response, employment history listed elsewhere in the application or attachments will not substitute for the information required in the "Work Experience" section of the employment application. Position/job titles will not be considered in determining eligibility for meeting the minimum qualifications for this position. Note: Qualifying experience is based on full-time experience (40 hours per week). Qualifying experience is calculated to the full-time equivalent (pro-rated if less than 40 hours/week).Please refer to the City of Sacramento's Applicant Resources Page for Screening Instructions:

• Yes

02



PROOF OF EDUCATION: To qualify for this classification you may use any combination of education and/or experience as listed to provide required knowledge, skills, and abilities.I understand proof of education such as, but not limited to, university/college transcripts and degrees should be submitted with my application and will be required at the time of appointment if I am using education to qualify for this position.Please refer to the City of Sacramento's Proof of Education Requirements ( for information on accepted documentation.

• Yes

03



EDUCATION CONFIRMATION: If I am using education to qualify for this position, I attest I possess or will possess the following level of education by time of appointment if I am selected for this position.

• No units from an accredited college or university
• Less than 30 semester or 45 quarter units from an accredited college or university
• 30 semester or 45 quarter units from an accredited college or university
• 60 semester or 90 quarter units from an accredited college or university
• Associates Degree
• 90 semester or 135 quarter units from an accredited college or university
• Bachelors Degree
• Masters Degree
• Doctorate

04



DRIVER'S LICENSE CONFIRMATION: I attest I possess or will possess a valid California Class C Driver's License by the time of appointment if I am selected for this position.

• Yes
• No

05



SUPPLEMENTAL QUESTIONNAIRE : The answers to the questions below will be reviewed by the hiring department along with the information provided in your employment application. Therefore, your answers must be consistent with your employment application information (especially in the "Education" and "Work Experience" sections), must be unambiguous, and must contain sufficient but concise detail and organization. A resume will not be accepted in lieu of completing this Supplemental Questionnaire. Lack of clarity, incomplete or inconsistent information, and/or disorganized presentation may negatively affect the hiring department's review of your Supplemental Questionnaire. I understand and agree to the above instructions.

• Yes

06


This position is part-time (20 hours/week), with medical and dental benefits included. Up to an additional 20 hours per week may be available if the operation requires extra staff on duty. These additional 20 hours are not guaranteed. Are you willing to work such a schedule, if hired?

• Yes
• No

07


This position requires work on weekends, late evenings, and during holidays. Are you willing to work holidays, weekends and late evenings as required by this position?

• Yes
• No

08


Do you have six months (or more) of full-time, or full-time equivalent work experience, in a position involving public contact and monetary transactions?

• Yes
• No

09



TRAINING AND EXPERIENCE EXAMINATION : The following questions are the Training and Experience (T&E) Examination. In addition to the City of Sacramento employment application, applicants must complete and submit online responses to the T&E questions. This exam will evaluate the relevance, level, and progression of a candidate's education, training and experience. Therefore, your responses to the T&E Exam questions should be thorough and complete because the exam score will determine your ranking on the eligible list for this job. In accordance with the City of Sacramento's Racial and Gender Equity Action Plan (RGEAP), this examination contains non-binary names and pronouns. For additional information regarding the City's RGEAP, please copy and paste the following link into a web browser: I understand and agree to the above instructions.

• Yes

10


Select the one option that best describes your experience interacting with the public and answering questions in a customer service environment.

• One year or more
• At least nine months, but less than one year
• At least six months, but less than nine months
• At least three months, but less than 6 months
• Less than three months

11


Select the one option that best describes your experience operating a cash register or point of service system and providing accurate change.

• One year or more
• At least nine months, but less than one year
• At least six months, but less than nine months
• At least three months, but less than 6 months
• Less than three months

12


Select the one option that best describes your experience following directions from a supervisor and/or procedure manual.

• One year or more
• At least nine months, but less than one year
• At least six months, but less than nine months
• At least three months, but less than 6 months
• Less than three months

Required Question