Parking Lot Attendant
ちゅうしゃじょうせいりいん
Industry & Occupation
Classification
- Major : Service Occupations
- Middle : Residential and Building Management Occupations
- Minor : Parking Lot and Bicycle Parking Managers
Summary
Parking lot attendants guide vehicles within parking lots, provide customer service, collect fees, and monitor and manage facilities.
Description
Parking lot attendants work at parking lots in commercial or public facilities, guiding visitors' vehicles to appropriate positions, collecting fees, and monitoring usage. Specifically, they check for available parking spaces and guide vehicles, process payments via cash or electronic money. They also handle cleaning inside the lot, equipment inspections, posting and managing notices, safety measures such as cone placement, and ensuring pedestrian pathways. Most work is outdoors, requiring adaptation to weather and seasonal changes, and flexible responses during peak hours to alleviate congestion.
Future Outlook
While automation and unmanned technologies are advancing, the demand for personnel handling troubles and customer service is expected to remain to a certain extent.
Personality Traits
Calm / Polite and Courteous / Strong Sense of Responsibility
Work Style
Night Shifts Available / Outdoor Standing Work / Part-time Available / Shift Work
Career Path
Parking Lot Staff (Junior) → Shift Leader → Manager → Facility Manager
Required Skills
Cash Handling / Customer Service Response / Space Management / Traffic Guidance Skills
Recommended Skills
Complaint Handling / Danger Prediction Ability / Inspection and Cleaning Work / Road Traffic Rules
Aptitudes (Strengths Preferred)
| Item | Description |
|---|---|
| Adaptability | Because flexible responses are needed according to weather and vehicle entry/exit situations. |
| Attention to Detail & Accuracy | Because attention to detail is necessary for safety and parking space management. |
| Communication Skills | Because clear instructions to drivers and customer service are required. |
| Physical Stamina & Endurance | Because long hours of standing work and movement require physical stamina. |
| Stress Tolerance | Because stress tolerance is required for handling congestion and complaints. |
Aptitudes (Weaknesses Acceptable)
| Item | Description |
|---|---|
| Creativity & Ideation | Because the work mainly follows standard procedures, and unique ideas are not particularly needed. |
| Numerical & Quantitative Analysis | Because only simple calculations are needed when handling money. |
Aliases
- Parking Attendant
- Parking Position Guide
Related Jobs
- Bicycle Parking Attendant
- Building Manager
- Facility Security Guard
- Security Guard