Parking Lot Attendant | Part-Time | OVG-LEX

Responsibilities

• Direct vehicles safely and efficiently in and around designated parking areas
• Manage traffic flow during event ingress and egress to minimize congestion and ensure safety
• Provide courteous, accurate information and assistance to guests, including directions, accessibility support, and general event parking inquiries
• Operate and properly maintain assigned parking and traffic control equipment (e.g., traffic wands, cones, signage)
• Maintain accountability for issued equipment and report any damage, loss, or malfunction promptly
• Monitor parking areas for safety hazards, policy compliance, and proper use of designated spaces, including accessible parking
• Assist with setup and breakdown of parking operations before and after events
• Respond appropriately to incidents, accidents, or guest concerns and follow established reporting and escalation procedures
• Communicate effectively with supervisors, team members, and other event or security personnel
• Maintain a professional appearance and demeanor while representing each venue in a positive manner

Qualifications

• Ability to provide professional, courteous, and effective customer service to a diverse public
• Strong verbal communication skills, with the ability to give clear directions and instructions in high-traffic environments
• Basic understanding of traffic control and safety practices, or willingness to be trained
• Ability to work effectively as part of a team while also performing duties independently
• Demonstrated reliability, punctuality, and accountability for assigned duties and equipment
• Physical ability to stand and walk for extended periods, work outdoors, and perform duties in varying weather conditions
• Willingness and availability to work evenings, weekends, holidays, and event-based schedules
• Attention to detail and situational awareness to identify safety hazards, policy violations, or guest concerns
• Ability to report incidents, equipment issues, or safety concerns promptly and accurately to supervisors

About the Venue

Rupp Arena at the heart of Lexington, Kentucky, is fast becoming THE must-play venue. The 20,000-seat arena, affectionately referred to by some as “the Cathedral of College Basketball," is home to the National Champion University of Kentucky men’s basketball program and has played host to some of the most talented and award-winning musicians/artists in the world, including U2, Paul McCartney, Elton John, Justin Timberlake, Kenny Chesney, Taylor Swift, and many others.

Central Bank Center, attached to Rupp Arena, is the convention side of the venue. With over 99k sf of exhibition space, 24k sf each of meeting and ballroom space, 50k of hospitality space, 10k sf of flexible space, and over 2500 covered and uncovered parking spaces, CBC has hosted large conferences and events, including LexCon, Scarefest, the Home and Garden and the Boat Shows, to name a few.

Both venues are additionally joined by the Lexington Opera House in entertaining downtown Lexington. The Opera House showcases Broadway talent through collaborative bookings of Broadway shows, small-venue concerts, and local arts.

CommonSpirit Health Stage at Gatton Park is a 5,000-capacity outdoor venue located in the center of Lexington. Opening in 2025 From live music and stand-up comedy to unforgettable experiences set against a stunning park backdrop in the center of the city.

Founded in 2021, Lexington Sporting Club is an American professional soccer team based in Lexington, KY. The soccer complex off Athens-Boonesboro Road near I-75 opened in August 2024 in time for the organization’s first USL Super League season.

Pay

The Parking Lot Attendant position pays an hourly rate of $18.00

Schedule

This position will remain open until September 11, 2026.