JOB DESCRIPTIONS:
Collecting Parking Fees The primary role of a parking cashier is to issue claim tickets to drivers entering a parking garage or lot and collect the fee when the driver leaves. Typically, the cashier sits in an enclosed booth at the entrance or exit to a garage or lot. Either the cashier issues tickets stamped by a time clock or drivers pick up their tickets by machine. Cashiers take the time ticket from the customer when he exits the parking facility, calculate the fee and make the payment. She can also furnish the customer with a receipt if requested. Generally, he must have good math skills and be able to operate a cash register or 10-key calculator competently.
Providing Information Parking cashiers also must be able to answer questions for patrons about the hours of operation or general information about the surrounding area. They should be courteous and diplomatic when dealing with the public
Monitoring Security Conditions In some instances, cashiers can be asked to perform a check of the lot or the garage to make sure that everything is secure. They also can be called upon to alert police in matters where vehicles have been left unattended for several days. Such vehicles either could be stolen or pose, in rare circumstances, a terror threat.roper parties alerted.