Review Vacancy
TitleParking Services Attendant
Occupational CategorySkilled Craft, Apprenticeship, Maintenance
Bargaining UnitOSU - Operational Services Unit (CSEA)
Salary RangeFrom $34312 to $34312 Annually
Duties Description Position Summary:
The Parking Services Attendant provides critical operational support to the campus community by managing traffic flow, enforcing parking regulations, and ensuring building security. Primary responsibilities include directing vehicle and pedestrian traffic at high-volume intersections, patrolling designated parking lots to issue citations for non-compliance, and maintaining parking meters. This position also assists with special event logistics, including equipment setup and after-hours coverage, and performs routine building security checks as directed by university police supervisors.
Salary: $34,312
Schedule: Monday through Friday with Saturday and Sunday pass days. Hours are 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.
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What makes SUNY Cortland a great place to work?
• Our positions provide predictable salary progressions, and many offer permanency.
• Generous benefits include health, dental, and vision insurance, various retirement program options, paid family leave and/or parental leaves, flexible spending and dependent care accounts, long term disability and tuition reimbursement.
• SUNY Cortland prioritizes work-life balance and well-being in all forms. The university’s state-of-the-art Student Life Center is free for employees to use, with membership options for families. SUNY Cortland’s Child Care Center welcomes the children of employees and community members, as space allows. Alternate work schedules are available with a supervisor’s approval.
• Professional development opportunities exist through training, continuing education programs, tuition reimbursement and conference travel, based on funding.
• Cortland County and surrounding areas offer easy access to arts, entertainment, outdoor recreation and much more. Experience Cortland dives deep into the region’s offerings.
Major Responsibilities:
Pedestrian Crossing
• Assist pedestrians with safely crossing high traffic locations throughout campus.
• Assist students, faculty, staff, and visitors with directions to campus locations.
• Direct vehicular traffic to assist with pedestrian safety.
Enforce Parking Rules
• Monitor campus parking lots for non-compliant parking violations and issue tickets as appropriate.
• Monitor ADA- designated spaces, metered parking spaces, and fire lanes for vehicles not in compliance with the parking rules and ticket as appropriate.
• Enforcement activity will be focused on two parking lots located in the center of North Campus.
Special Event Parking Management
• Assist with the management of special event parking.
• Provide coverage for events outside of normal work hours as needed.
• Assist in setting up and taking down barricades.
Building Security
• Secure doors of buildings throughout campus as directed by the police supervisor.
Meters and Signage
• Maintain parking meters and collect coins as needed.
• Set up and take down signage when needed.
Knowledge, Skills & Abilities:
• Skill in safely directing pedestrian and vehicle traffic using hand signals, signs, and verbal instructions.
• Ability to monitor surroundings, recognize hazards, and respond proactively.
• Ability to de-escalate tense situations calmly and professionally when interacting with frustrated drivers or pedestrians.
• Skill in documenting incidents, safety concerns, or unusual occurrences accurately.
• Proficiency in using equipment such as a traffic van, reflective gear, stop paddles, and radios.
SUNY Cortland:
A top public university of approximately 6,600 students located in the geographic center of New York State, SUNY Cortland provides accessible, affordable education to students from across the U.S. body. One of 13 comprehensive universities in the State University of New York system, SUNY Cortland prides itself on its rigorous undergraduate and graduate programs in the liberal arts, sciences, education, and professional studies. For more than 150 years, SUNY Cortland has provided unmistakable value for students seeking a well-rounded academic, athletic, and social experience. The University ranks among the top campuses in the nation on Money magazine’s “Best Colleges for Your Money List,” fields a powerhouse Division III athletics program and boasts an impressive network of alumni making a difference in education, business, government, fitness, medicine and many other fields.
Minimum Qualifications Must be in possession of a valid NYS Driver’s License, be able to stand and/or walk for long periods of time, work in inclement weather, and be able to lift heavy objects up to 40 pounds. Applicants must be able to read, speak, and understand English.
*Successful candidate will be issued a body-worn camera to document interactions with the public.
Preferred Qualifications:
• Previous experience working in parking enforcement, security, event logistics, or traffic control, preferably within a campus setting.
• Knowledge of the specific campus geography, buildings, and parking layouts to efficiently guide visitors.
Additional Comments SUNY Cortland employment offers eligibility for the Public Student Loan Forgiveness Program. For more information and to see if you qualify, visit https://studentaid.gov/manage-loans/forgiveness-cancellation/public-service.
The State University of New York at Cortland is an Affirmative Action/Equal Employment Opportunity/Americans with Disabilities Act (AA/EEO/ADA) employer. The university actively seeks applications from women, veterans, individuals with a disability, members of underrepresented groups or anyone that would enrich the diversity of the university.
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