Garage Porter
The Garage Porter is responsible for maintaining cleanliness, safety, and organization in parking facilities. This role ensures the garage and surrounding areas are well-kept, assists with minor maintenance tasks, and provides customer support as needed. The ideal candidate is detail-oriented, proactive, and capable of working independently in various weather conditions.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities :
- Facility Maintenance : Keep parking areas, stairwells, and elevators clean by sweeping, mopping, removing trash, and performing general upkeep.
- Safety and Security : Demonstrate accountability by following instructions, completing tasks on schedule, and maintaining a safe work environment through proper equipment use, reporting hazards, and following safety procedures.
- Customer Assistance : Handle difficult or emotional guest situations with professionalism and prompt resolution, ensuring high-quality service and responsiveness to guest needs. Maintain a positive team environment by balancing individual responsibilities, supporting colleagues, and acknowledging team achievements.
- Equipment and Signage Maintenance : Ensure parking signs, pay stations, and other facility equipment are clean, functional, and properly positioned.
- Incident Reporting : Document and report any maintenance issues, safety concerns, or suspicious activity to management.
- Weather Preparedness : Help maintain safe walking and driving conditions by addressing snow, ice, or water accumulation in parking areas.
- Additional Responsibilities : Perform other tasks as needed to support operational and financial goals, while remaining flexible to changing business needs. Attend staff meetings and complete all required training modules on time.
Qualifications :
Competency / Qualifications : To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and / or ability required. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.Hospitality, Customer Service and Communication : Provide exceptional guest service through professional communication, active listening, and personalized assistance, creating a welcoming and memorable experience that aligns with company standards and fosters a positive environment for guests and team members.Education and Experience : High school diploma or general education degree (GED); customer service experience preferred; customer service attitude and a willing, helpful demeanor is mandatory.Physical Demands : Must have the stamina to stand, walk, and lift up to 50 lbs for extended periods, often in varied weather conditions, while maintaining a professional appearance and following uniform and grooming standards. Flexibility to work nights, weekends, and holidays is required to support guest needs and hotel operations.Work Environment : Work in both indoor and outdoor settings, collaborating with teams, vendors, and clients in on-site and corporate environments. Regularly use computers, communicate by phone, and work around parking facilities with exposure to weather conditions and noisy environments with moving vehicles.Cell Phone Use : Employees may be required to use personal cell phones for work-related communication, including coordination with team members, managers, and clients, as well as accessing work applications. Reimbursement for work-related phone usage will follow company policy.About Parking Management Company (PMC) : Parking Management Company (PMC) is a national parking services provider based in Nashville, Tennessee, specializing in hospitality-focused parking solutions. They offer a range of services including valet and self-parking management, shuttle transportation, event parking, and porter / bell services.