Garage / Maintenance Attendant - Nashville, TN

Garage Porter

Job Title : Garage Porter

Department : Commercial Parking Operations

Reports Directly To : Garage Attendant Supervisor

Schedule : Full-time or Part-time

Status : Non-Exempt

Compensation : $12.00 - $26.00 per hour (rates can vary by market)

Position Summary

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.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

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.

Certificates and Licenses : A valid driver's license and reliable transportation are required for this role, along with maintaining an acceptable motor vehicle record with no more than three moving violations within a three-year period. Candidates must also pass and maintain a clean background check. No special certifications are necessary for this position.

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.

PMC operates across multiple states and serves a variety of industries such as hotels, resorts, residential communities, healthcare facilities, restaurants, and event venues. Known for their white-glove, customer-first approach, PMC positions itself as an extension of the hospitality experience, providing seamless service to both partners and guests.

How to Apply : If this opportunity aligns with your skills and interests, apply today by filling out our mobile-friendly company application. We look forward to hearing from you!

Ready to swap the ordinary for the extraordinary in valet parking? Let's start a conversation! We're eager to welcome the next member into our PMC family.

Pay Transparency : PMC is committed to pay transparency and equity among all employees and provides employees an environment where pay transparency and dialogue on compensation are allowed. PMC complies with Equal Employment Opportunity laws as well as federal, state, and local laws on compensation, pay transparency, and pay equity.

Additional Compensation and Benefits

• Health Benefits Medical, vision and dental insurance Upon eligibility
• 401K Upon eligibility
• Supplemental Insurance Life insurance and critical illness
• Bonus opportunities
• Internal leadership development program
• Paid time off
• Paid training
• Tuition assistance through Bellevue University Up to $5,250 per year
• Nationwide discounts through Perks at Work
• Military friendly employer

Employee at Will : Employment with PMC is on an at-will basis, meaning either the employee or the employer may end the employment relationship at any time, for any reason, with or without cause or notice, in accordance with applicable laws. A 120-day introductory period applies. Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA) : This position is classified as non-exempt under the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA), meaning employees in this role is eligible for overtime pay for hours worked beyond 40 in a workweek at a rate of one and one-half times their regular hourly rate. PMC adheres to all applicable federal, state, and local wage and overtime laws, ensuring that compensation complies with these legal standards. All hourly rates will meet or exceed the minimum wage requirements for your specific work location.

PMC is compliant with all state workman's compensation laws.

Employee Leave : PMC is compliant with all state specific required and FMLA paid leave requirements, such as sick leave, state paid family leave, etc.

Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) Statement : Parking Management Company is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, age, or veteran status.

ADA and Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) Compliance : Parking Management Company will make reasonable accommodations in compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990 and ensure equal employment opportunity.

This job description will be reviewed periodically as duties and responsibilities change with business necessity. Essential and marginal job functions are subject to modification.