Parking Enforcement Assistant

University of Pittsburgh   Pittsburgh, PA   Full-time     Transportation
Posted on April 4, 2024
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Parking Enforcement Assistant



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Job Summary

Monitors all University parking areas and reports unusual conditions. Tracks possible policy and rule violations, issues citations, immobilizes vehicles, and relocates vehicles. Empties meters and collects fees. Provides information, directions, and assistance to the public. Assists with special events and performs general office tasks.


Essential Functions
  • Monitors parking areas for illegally parked vehicles, space utilization, and lot conditions; observes and reports unusual conditions and behavior.
  • Tracks possible violations of policies, regulations, and rules of conduct; issues citations using a computerized ticketing system; immobilizes vehicles through the use of boot and relocates vehicles as directed; maintains proper records and reports of disabled vehicles; works in coordination with others to verify permits.
  • Reports all missing and damaged equipment; notifies appropriate personnel of necessary repairs; gives recommendations for improvements regarding signage, parking lot reorganization, and other issues.
  • Provides information, directions, and assistance to the public; unlocks and jump-starts vehicles; removes boots; performs simple vehicle maintenance.
  • Assists with special event duties including traffic control, payment, lot usage monitoring, and placement/removal of signs, barricades, and ropes.
  • Performs general office duties, including answering the telephone, logging complaints, recordkeeping, and data entry; assists with dispatch and telecommunication duties.

Physical Effort
    • Monitors parking areas for illegally parked vehicles, space utilization, and lot conditions; observes and reports unusual conditions and behavior.
    • Tracks possible violations of policies, regulations, and rules of conduct; issues citations using a computerized ticketing system; immobilizes vehicles through the use of boot and relocates vehicles as directed; maintains proper records and reports of disabled vehicles; works in coordination with others to verify permits.
    • Reports all missing and damaged equipment; notifies appropriate personnel of necessary repairs; gives recommendations for improvements regarding signage, parking lot reorganization, and other issues.
    • Provides information, directions, and assistance to the public; unlocks and jump-starts vehicles; removes boots; performs simple vehicle maintenance.
    • Assists with special event duties including traffic control, payment, lot usage monitoring, and placement/removal of signs, barricades, and ropes.
    • Performs general office duties, including answering the telephone, logging complaints, recordkeeping, and data entry; assists with dispatch and telecommunication duties.

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The University of Pittsburgh is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer and values equality of opportunity, human dignity and diversity. EOE, including disability/vets.



Assignment Category: Full-time regular

Job Classification: Staff.Parking Enforcement Assistant

Job Family: Campus Operations

Job Sub Family: Parking & Transportation

Campus: Pittsburgh

Minimum Education Level Required: High School Diploma/GED

Minimum Years of Experience Required: 1

Will this position accept substitution in lieu of education or experience: No

Work Schedule: Rotating Schedule - 8:00AM-4:30PM and 10:30AM-7:00PM - Weekends and additional hours for events as needed, with opportunity for approved overtime.

Work Arrangement: Rotating Schedule - 8:00AM-4:30PM and 10:30AM-7:00PM - Weekends and additional hours for events as needed, with opportunity for approved overtime.

Hiring Range: TBD Based Upon Qualifications

Relocation_Offered: No

Visa Sponsorship Provided: No

Background Check: For position finalists, employment with the University will require successful completion of a background check

Child Protection Clearances: Not Applicable

Required Documents: Resume, Cover Letter

Optional Documents: Not Applicable





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