PARKING LOT ATTENDANT
Los Angeles County Los Angeles, California, United States
- Location: Los Angeles, California, United States
- Categories: Aviation or Harbor
- Job Type: Full Time
- Posted: Aug 06, 2026
Job Description:
PARKING LOT ATTENDANT
Description
Position/Program InformationDEPARTMENT OF PARKS AND RECREATION
FILING PERIOD
Filing will start effective August 10, 2026, at 12:30 p.m. (PT)
Filing will be suspended after the first 150 applications are received or by August 11, 2026 at 3:00 p.m. (PT), whichever occurs first. Applications received after the first 150 or 3:00 (PT) will not be considered.
EXAM NUMBER
D5993A
TYPE OF RECRUITMENT
We welcome applications from anyone.
Why work for us?
With almost 10 million residents, Los Angeles County is the most populous county in the nation! As the largest employer in Southern California with over 100,000 employees in 39 departments, we provide vital and diverse public services like law enforcement, property assessment, public health protection, water conservation, and cultural activities.
The County of Los Angeles Department of Parks and Recreation (LA County Parks) properties include the majestic Vasquez Rocks to the iconic Hollywood Bowl. It manages 185 parks - a network that includes 9 regional parks, 38 neighborhood parks, 20 community parks, 16 wildlife sanctuaries, and 9 nature centers. It also manages 41 public swimming pools; 23 splash pads; 14 lakes including 3 with swimming beaches; more than 240 miles of multi-use trails for hiking, biking, and horseback riding; and the largest municipal golf system in the nation with 18 facilities. The department maintains four botanic gardens: The Los Angeles County Arboretum and Botanic Garden, the South Coast Botanic Garden, Descanso Gardens, and Virginia Robinson Gardens. It also owns the Ford amphitheater.
For more information about our amazing benefits, please visit us here: https://hr.lacounty.gov/benefits/
Essential Job Functions
- Maintains a visible presence while working alone in parking lots without immediate supervision to patrol parking lots and facilities on foot or by electric cart to identify improperly parked vehicles, deter theft, and ensure vehicles have valid parking authorization.
- Monitors ingress and egress activity and keeps supervisor advised of potential delays.
- Directs patrons to available or alternative parking areas or venues.
- Ensures smooth traffic flow by posting signage, redirecting traffic, opening additional lanes, or calling for additional attendants during peak periods.
- Issues valid parking passes to pre-authorized guests and enforces parking authorization by issuing warnings and citations to unauthorized and improperly parked vehicles.
- Identifies and reports safety risks, security concerns, and other observed parking issues requiring management attention and/or repair.
- Conducts daily parking vacancy counts of space availability, a minimum of two times per day, and reports data to supervisor.
- Safely operates, parks, and maintains electric carts, including maintaining daily electric vehicle (EV) charging logs and properly securing charging cables when not in use.
- Uses handheld communication devices, such as radios, to coordinate ongoing parking lot activities with team members.
- Works collaboratively with other Parking Lot Attendants to support special events requiring parking preparation for high volumes of guests.
- Performs minor housekeeping duties, including removal of trash and debris within the facility and parking lot booth.
Requirements
TRAINING AND EXPERIENCE:
No training or experience is required.
LICENSE:
A valid California Class C Driver License is required to perform job-related essential functions.
PHYSICAL CLASS 3 - MODERATE: This class requires that the incumbent stand or walk most of the time with bending, stooping, squatting, twisting, reaching, working on irregular surfaces, occasional lifting of objects weighing over 25 pounds, and frequent lifting of 10-25 pounds.
DESIRABLE QUALIFICATIONS:
- One year or more of experience as a parking lot attendant that includes directing traffic and patrolling lot.
- Non-parking lot front-facing customer service experience, such as fast food, restaurant server, retail store, sports stadiums, or similar experience.
Additional Information
EXAMINATION CONTENT:
This examination will consist of an evaluation of training and experience based on application information and desirable qualifications, weighted 100%.
You must meet the requirements and achieve a passing score of 70% or higher on the evaluation in order to be placed on the eligible list.
ELIGIBILITY AND VACANCY INFORMATION: Candidates who passed the assessment are placed on a list in the order of their score group for a period of twelve (12) months.
The resulting eligible list for this examination will be used to fill vacancies in the Department of Parks and Recreation as they occur. However, the current vacancies are at 13144 Crossroads Parkway S, City of Industry, CA.
APPLICATION AND FILING INFORMATION:
We only accept applications filed online. Applications submitted by U.S. mail, fax, or in person are not accepted. Apply online by clicking on the "Apply" green button at the top right of this posting. This website can also be used to get application status updates.
Please fill out the application completely. Provide relevant job experience including employer's name and address, job title, beginning and ending dates, number of hours worked per week, and description of work performed.
We may verify information included in the application at any point during the examination and hiring process, including after an appointment has been made. Falsification of information could result in refusal of application or rescission of appointment. Copying verbiage from the Requirements or class specification as your work experience will not be sufficient to demonstrate meeting the requirements. Doing so may result in an incomplete application and may lead to disqualification.
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Federal law requires that all employed persons have a Social Security Number, so include yours when applying.
For those who do not have access to a computer or the internet, we provide access to complete an application at public libraries throughout the county.
All applicants must file their application online using their own user ID and password. Using a family member's or friend's login information may erase a candidate's original application record.
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Anti-Racism, Diversity, and Inclusion (ARDI):
The County of Los Angeles recognizes and affirms that all people are created equal and are entitled to all rights afforded by the Constitution of the United States. We are committed to promoting Anti-Racism, Diversity, and Inclusion efforts to address the inequalities and disparities amongst race. We support the ARDI Strategic Plan and its goals by improving equality, diversity, and inclusion in recruitment, selection, and employment practices.
Department Contact Name: Victoria Yu
Department Contact Number: (626) 612-1622
Department Contact Email: [email protected]
ADA Coordinator Phone: (626) 635-3368
Teletype Phone: (213) 427-6118
California Relay Services Phone: (800) 735-2922
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Closing Date/Time: 8/11/2026 3:00 PM Pacific