Parking Control Attendant Senior

Job Title
Parking Control Attendant Senior

Requisition Number
RE55304

Working Title

Department Name
3T000:Transportation Services

Work Location
Lexington, KY

Grade Level
40

Salary Range
$15.61-24.99/hour

Type of Position
Staff

Position Time Status
Full-Time

Required Education

HS

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https://hr.uky.edu/employment/working-uk/equivalencies

Required Related Experience

1 yr

Required License/Registration/Certification

None

Physical Requirements

Lifting, pushing, or pulling objects up to 25 lbs., sitting for long periods of time.

Shift

Monday – Friday first shift. Overtime required. (37.5 hour/week) Hours may vary to meet departmental needs

Job Summary

The University of Kentucky is seeking a dependable, experienced, and customer-focused Parking Control Attendant Senior to support safe, efficient, and accessible parking operations across campus and UK HealthCare facilities. This role serves as a key resource in enforcing parking regulations, providing exceptional customer service, supporting daily parking operations, training staff, and assisting with specialized equipment and technology. The Senior Parking Control Attendant helps maintain compliance with university parking policies, enhances the campus experience, and provides guidance and support to students, employees, patients, visitors, and guests.

What You Will Do

• Enforce university parking regulations by verifying parking permits, issuing citations, and taking appropriate action on parking violations.

• Immobilize and impound vehicles as authorized while ensuring compliance with university regulations, safety requirements, and applicable procedures.

• Monitor parking areas, structures, entrances, and traffic flow to promote safe and efficient parking operations.

• Provide exceptional customer service by assisting employees, patients, visitors, and guests with parking information, directions, safety guidance, and general campus assistance.

• Respond to motorist assistance requests and vehicle-related concerns in a timely, professional, and courteous manner.

• Operate two-way radios, parking enforcement software, handheld citation devices, and other technology used to support daily parking operations.

• Maintain knowledge of UK HealthCare and campus parking operations, policies, procedures, bicycle regulations, and safety requirements.

• Perform routine inspections of parking gate equipment and access control systems; troubleshoot minor issues and communicate more complex concerns to supervisors.

• Support the maintenance and operation of parking equipment.

• Perform equipment reprogramming, access control/security programming, and routine facility upkeep activities, including curb painting and other assigned maintenance tasks.

• Process parking payments, prepare daily cash reports, complete cash register close-out procedures, and follow UK Cash Handling policies for the secure handling and transportation of funds.

• Operate specialized equipment, including vehicle immobilization devices, emergency response equipment, battery chargers, hydraulic lock cutters, university vehicles, and other operational tools.

• Train new employees on parking enforcement procedures, policies, equipment operation, and daily responsibilities.

• Provide leadership support by assisting with staff coordination during special events or in the absence of the supervisor.

• Perform additional duties, special assignments, and operational support tasks as required.

What You Will Bring

• Knowledge of parking enforcement practices, university parking regulations, bicycle policies, traffic procedures, and safety standards.

• Experience providing professional customer service and communicating effectively with employees, patients, visitors, students, guests, and other stakeholders.

• Ability to interpret and apply policies consistently while exercising sound judgment in enforcement and customer service situations.

• Knowledge and experience operating parking enforcement technology, access control systems, citation equipment, payment systems, and related operational tools.

• Understanding of cash-handling procedures, payment processing systems, and financial accountability requirements.

• Ability to troubleshoot basic equipment issues, perform routine inspections, and identify when additional support is needed.

• Strong communication, leadership, and training skills with the ability to provide guidance to coworkers and new employees.

• Ability to work independently, prioritize multiple responsibilities, and maintain professionalism in a fast-paced operational environment.

• Commitment to promoting a safe, welcoming, and service-oriented experience for the University and UK HealthCare communities.

What Is In It for You

Meaningful impact: Support safe, accessible, and efficient parking operations while helping create a positive experience for students, employees, patients, visitors, and guests.

Customer service excellence: Serve as a visible representative of the university by providing assistance, information, and support to the campus and UK HealthCare communities.

Leadership opportunities: Gain experience training employees, supporting team operations, and assisting with event coordination and daily operational needs.

Professional growth: Build valuable experience in customer relations, campus operations, safety, technology systems, and public-facing services with opportunities for continued development.

Comprehensive benefits: Enjoy competitive compensation, outstanding benefits, and opportunities for career advancement within the University of Kentucky.

You will join a dedicated team committed to maintaining safe and reliable parking operations, providing exceptional customer service, supporting campus and UK HealthCare needs, and creating a welcoming environment that enhances the University of Kentucky community experience.

Internal Employee Being Considered (IEBC)

Skills / Knowledge / Abilities

Handheld Ticket Writers, T2 Systems FLEX parking management software, Cash Registers, Ticket Validation/Ticket Dispenser, Hydraulic Cutters, Battery Charger.

Does this position have supervisory responsibilities?
No

Preferred Education/Experience

Parking Enforcement Experience, driver’s license.

Deadline to Apply
08/06/2026

Our University Community

We value the well-being of each of our employees and are dedicated to creating a healthy place for everyone to work, learn and live. In the interest of maintaining a safe and healthy environment for our students, employees, patients and visitors, the University of Kentucky is a Tobacco & Drug Free campus.

The University follows both the federal and state Constitutions as well as all applicable federal and state laws on nondiscrimination. The University provides equal opportunities for qualified persons in all aspects of institutional operations and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, ethnic origin, religion, creed, age, physical or mental disability, veteran status, uniformed service, political belief, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, pregnancy, marital status, genetic information or social or economic status.

Any candidate offered a position may be required to pass pre-employment screenings as mandated by University of Kentucky Human Resources. These screenings may include a national background check and/or drug screen.