Car Park Attendant

Tasks & duties

Car park attendants may do some or all of the following:

• answer customers' enquiries
• accept money and give change
• issue the correct tickets
• direct drivers to a parking space
• check to make sure all vehicles have a parking ticket
• keep an eye on the cars and the parking area
• make security checks on vehicles
• collect rubbish and keep the area clean
• do the banking and keep reports of tickets issued
• carry out parking warden duties

Skills & knowledge

Car park attendants need to have:

• basic maths and money-handling skills
• good communication skills
• driving skills

Entry requirements

There are no specific entry requirements to become a car park attendant, although a driver's licence is preferred if working for a hotel. Some employers may also require you to pass a test to assess your basic maths and customer service skills.

Secondary education

There are no specific secondary educational requirements to become a car park attendant, but maths is useful for counting cash.

Training on the job

Skills are gained on the job.

Useful experience

Experience in handling money or work involving public contact and customer service may be useful for car park attendants.

For more information, please refer to Career Services.