Closure Monitor Agent - Chicago Parking Meters - Chicago, Illinois

Want to hear something crazy? Cars only spend 5% of their time driving.  Where do they spend the other 95%?   PARKED!

LAZ Parking is one of the largest and fastest growing parking companies in the country. LAZ operates hundreds of thousands of parking spaces across the country.  When it comes to parking, we’re the experts! 

We are also a PEOPLE FIRST company. We often say “parking is our industry but people are our passion.” Our mission is to “create opportunities for our employees and value for our clients”.  If you’re looking to join a growing company led by passionate people committed to being the best – contact us today! 

• Hours: Tuesday - Saturday – 7:00am to 3:00pm / 1st Shift - 40 Hours per week
• Classification: Full-Time
• FLSA Status: Non-Exempt
• Compensation Package: Hourly Pay $16.85 $1.10 Incentive = $17.95 per hour
• Union: Teamsters Local 727
• Benefits: H&W, Pension, L&E, Vacation, Sick/Personal, Holiday Pay as applicable per the Meters CBA.
  
  

The Spirit Of The Position

The Closure Agent documents and records all information from posted meter closures throughout the City of Chicago.

Principal Job Duties

• Photograph City signs which close a metered parking spaces.
• Record information from City signs to determine the length and time of a closure.
• Complete a Closure form documenting all Closures discovered throughout the City.
• Verify permits provided by the City are compliant with the number of spaces obstructed.
• Measure in linear feet how much parking is affected by the closure or obstruction.
• Report any issues found as field discoveries to Central dispatch.
• Follow all LAZ Parking procedures for field operations.
• Other related duties as assigned.
  
  

Requirements

Education:

• High school diploma or GED required.
  
  

Experience

• Experience in General Labor
• General knowledge of City of Chicago streets.
  
  

Skills

• Ability to communicate professionally and effectively.
• Ability to speak, read, and comprehend the English language.
• Must be open to feedback, differing opinions and other points of view
• Ability to produce and maintain an acceptable driving record and unrestricted drivers’ license.
• Demonstrates a sense of urgency and timeliness.
• Demonstrate the ability to seek improvement.
• Excellent teambuilding and interpersonal skills.
  
  

Physical Demands

• Willingness to work in the elements – heat, wind, snow, rain, etc.
• Ability to lift, push and pull at least 25 pounds.
• Ability to stand, walk and run for extended periods of time.
• Ability bend, stoop, squat and lift frequently throughout a shift.
  
  

To be hired, all candidates must submit to a background check and pre-employment drug screen.

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with qualified disabilities to perform the essential duties/functions.

LAZ Parking is an equal opportunity employer. In all our employment practices, including hiring, we are firmly committed to provide equal employment opportunity (EEO) to all persons, regardless of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, age, genetics, Vietnam era, special disabled, recently separated and other protected veterans, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local law. No question in our application process is used for the process of limiting or excluding any applicant's consideration for employment on such grounds.

LAZ Parking participates in E-Verify.