[Core] [75% incumbents] Take numbered tags from customers, locate vehicles, and deliver vehicles, or provide customers with instructions for locating vehicles.
  DWAs: Assist customers to ensure comfort or safety.

[Core] [75% incumbents] Greet customers and open their car doors.
  DWAs: Assist customers to ensure comfort or safety.

[Core] [75% incumbents] Issue ticket stubs or place numbered tags on windshields, log tags or attach tag to customers' keys, and give customers matching tags for locating parked vehicles.
  DWAs: Apply identification labels or tags.

[Core] [75% incumbents] Provide customer assistance and information, such as giving directions or handling wheelchairs.
  DWAs: Provide transportation information to passengers or customers. | Assist customers to ensure comfort or safety.

[Core] [75% incumbents] Keep parking areas clean and orderly to ensure that space usage is maximized.
  DWAs: Clean facilities or work areas.

[Supplemental] [75% incumbents] Lift, position, and remove barricades to open or close parking areas.
  DWAs: Move materials, equipment, or supplies.

[Supplemental] [74% incumbents] Patrol parking areas to prevent vehicle damage and vehicle or property thefts.
  DWAs: Monitor surroundings to detect potential hazards.

[Supplemental] [74% incumbents] Perform maintenance on cars in storage to protect tires, batteries, or exteriors from deterioration.
  DWAs: Maintain vehicles in good working condition.

[Core] [73% incumbents] Inspect vehicles to detect any damage.
  DWAs: Inspect motor vehicles.

[Core] [73% incumbents] Explain and calculate parking charges, collect fees from customers, and respond to customer complaints.
  DWAs: Collect fares or payment from customers.

[Supplemental] [73% incumbents] Escort customers to their vehicles to ensure their safety.
  DWAs: Assist passengers during vehicle boarding.

[Core] [72% incumbents] Call emergency responders or the proper authorities and provide motorist assistance, such as giving directions or helping jump start a stalled vehicle.
  DWAs: Request emergency personnel. | Assist customers to ensure comfort or safety.

[Supplemental] [72% incumbents] Direct motorists to parking areas or parking spaces, using hand signals or flashlights as necessary.
  DWAs: Direct vehicle traffic.

[Core] [71% incumbents] Perform cash handling tasks, such as making change, balancing and recording cash drawer, or distributing tips.
  DWAs: Balance receipts. | Prepare cash for deposit or disbursement.

[Core] [70% incumbents] Park and retrieve automobiles for customers in parking lots, storage garages, or new car lots.
  DWAs: Drive passenger vehicles.

--- SKILLS ---
  Speaking (imp:3.50 lvl:2.38) — Talking to others to convey information effectively.
  Active Listening (imp:3.25 lvl:2.75) — Giving full attention to what other people are saying, taking time to understand
  Critical Thinking (imp:2.88 lvl:2.75) — Using logic and reasoning to identify the strengths and weaknesses of alternativ
  Writing (imp:2.75 lvl:2.00) — Communicating effectively in writing as appropriate for the needs of the audienc
  Mathematics (imp:2.75 lvl:2.25) — Using mathematics to solve problems.
  Monitoring (imp:2.75 lvl:2.38) — Monitoring/Assessing performance of yourself, other individuals, or organization
  Reading Comprehension (imp:2.50 lvl:1.88) — Understanding written sentences and paragraphs in work-related documents.
  Active Learning (imp:2.25 lvl:1.75) — Understanding the implications of new information for both current and future pr
  Learning Strategies (imp:2.12 lvl:2.00) — Selecting and using training/instructional methods and procedures appropriate fo
  Science (imp:1.00) — Using scientific rules and methods to solve problems.

--- KNOWLEDGE ---
  Customer and Personal Service (imp:3.48 lvl:3.24) — Knowledge of principles and processes for providing customer and personal servic
  English Language (imp:3.08 lvl:2.37) — Knowledge of the structure and content of the English language including the mea
  Transportation (imp:3.02 lvl:2.44) — Knowledge of principles and methods for moving people or goods by air, rail, sea
  Public Safety and Security (imp:2.73 lvl:2.58) — Knowledge of relevant equipment, policies, procedures, and strategies to promote
  Mathematics (imp:2.50 lvl:2.24) — Knowledge of arithmetic, algebra, geometry, calculus, statistics, and their appl
  Production and Processing (imp:2.38 lvl:1.93) — Knowledge of raw materials, production processes, quality control, costs, and ot
  Education and Training (imp:2.29 lvl:2.62) — Knowledge of principles and methods for curriculum and training design, teaching
  Administrative (imp:2.25 lvl:1.88) — Knowledge of administrative and office procedures and systems such as word proce
  Administration and Management (imp:2.18 lvl:1.44) — Knowledge of business and management principles involved in strategic planning, 
  Sales and Marketing (imp:2.16 lvl:1.97) — Knowledge of principles and methods for showing, promoting, and selling products
  Communications and Media (imp:2.10 lvl:1.44) — Knowledge of media production, communication, and dissemination techniques and m
  Personnel and Human Resources (imp:2.08 lvl:1.41) — Knowledge of principles and procedures for personnel recruitment, selection, tra
  Computers and Electronics (imp:2.03 lvl:2.22) — Knowledge of circuit boards, processors, chips, electronic equipment, and comput
  Telecommunications (imp:2.01 lvl:1.41) — Knowledge of transmission, broadcasting, switching, control, and operation of te
  Mechanical (imp:1.94 lvl:1.29) — Knowledge of machines and tools, including their designs, uses, repair, and main
  Psychology (imp:1.87 lvl:1.49) — Knowledge of human behavior and performance; individual differences in ability, 
  Economics and Accounting (imp:1.85 lvl:1.60) — Knowledge of economic and accounting principles and practices, the financial mar
  Law and Government (imp:1.85 lvl:1.17) — Knowledge of laws, legal codes, court procedures, precedents, government regulat
  Geography (imp:1.73 lvl:1.29) — Knowledge of principles and methods for describing the features of land, sea, an
  Sociology and Anthropology (imp:1.59 lvl:0.84) — Knowledge of group behavior and dynamics, societal trends and influences, human 
  Physics (imp:1.57 lvl:0.71) — Knowledge and prediction of physical principles, laws, their interrelationships,
  Engineering and Technology (imp:1.56 lvl:1.02) — Knowledge of the practical application of engineering science and technology. Th
  Design (imp:1.48) — Knowledge of design techniques, tools, and principles involved in production of 
  Food Production (imp:1.47) — Knowledge of techniques and equipment for planting, growing, and harvesting food
  Foreign Language (imp:1.44 lvl:0.79) — Knowledge of the structure and content of a foreign (non-English) language inclu
  Therapy and Counseling (imp:1.41) — Knowledge of principles, methods, and procedures for diagnosis, treatment, and r
  Medicine and Dentistry (imp:1.40) — Knowledge of the information and techniques needed to diagnose and treat human i
  History and Archeology (imp:1.38) — Knowledge of historical events and their causes, indicators, and effects on civi
  Biology (imp:1.36) — Knowledge of plant and animal organisms, their tissues, cells, functions, interd
  Building and Construction (imp:1.34) — Knowledge of materials, methods, and the tools involved in the construction or r
  Chemistry (imp:1.31) — Knowledge of the chemical composition, structure, and properties of substances a
  Philosophy and Theology (imp:1.22 lvl:0.66) — Knowledge of different philosophical systems and religions. This includes their 
  Fine Arts (imp:1.16) — Knowledge of the theory and techniques required to compose, produce, and perform

--- ABILITIES ---
  Far Vision (imp:3.50 lvl:3.00) — The ability to see details at a distance.
  Oral Comprehension (imp:3.38 lvl:2.88) — The ability to listen to and understand information and ideas presented through 
  Oral Expression (imp:3.38 lvl:3.38) — The ability to communicate information and ideas in speaking so others will unde
  Near Vision (imp:3.38 lvl:3.00) — The ability to see details at close range (within a few feet of the observer).
  Speech Recognition (imp:3.38 lvl:3.00) — The ability to identify and understand the speech of another person.
  Problem Sensitivity (imp:3.25 lvl:2.88) — The ability to tell when something is wrong or is likely to go wrong. It does no
  Speech Clarity (imp:3.25 lvl:2.75) — The ability to speak clearly so others can understand you.
  Spatial Orientation (imp:3.12 lvl:2.75) — The ability to know your location in relation to the environment or to know wher
  Deductive Reasoning (imp:3.00 lvl:2.50) — The ability to apply general rules to specific problems to produce answers that 
  Inductive Reasoning (imp:3.00 lvl:2.50) — The ability to combine pieces of information to form general rules or conclusion
  Information Ordering (imp:3.00 lvl:2.50) — The ability to arrange things or actions in a certain order or pattern according
  Selective Attention (imp:3.00 lvl:3.12) — The ability to concentrate on a task over a period of time without being distrac
  Control Precision (imp:3.00 lvl:2.88) — The ability to quickly and repeatedly adjust the controls of a machine or a vehi
  Multilimb Coordination (imp:3.00 lvl:2.62) — The ability to coordinate two or more limbs (for example, two arms, two legs, or
  Depth Perception (imp:3.00 lvl:2.75) — The ability to judge which of several objects is closer or farther away from you
  Perceptual Speed (imp:2.88 lvl:2.75) — The ability to quickly and accurately compare similarities and differences among
  Visualization (imp:2.88 lvl:2.62) — The ability to imagine how something will look after it is moved around or when 
  Manual Dexterity (imp:2.88 lvl:2.50) — The ability to quickly move your hand, your hand together with your arm, or your
  Reaction Time (imp:2.88 lvl:2.75) — The ability to quickly respond (with the hand, finger, or foot) to a signal (sou
  Trunk Strength (imp:2.88 lvl:2.62) — The ability to use your abdominal and lower back muscles to support part of the 
  Extent Flexibility (imp:2.88 lvl:2.62) — The ability to bend, stretch, twist, or reach with your body, arms, and/or legs.
  Visual Color Discrimination (imp:2.88 lvl:2.50) — The ability to match or detect differences between colors, including shades of c
  Flexibility of Closure (imp:2.75 lvl:3.00) — The ability to identify or detect a known pattern (a figure, object, word, or so
  Arm-Hand Steadiness (imp:2.75 lvl:2.12) — The ability to keep your hand and arm steady while moving your arm or while hold
  Stamina (imp:2.75 lvl:2.38) — The ability to exert yourself physically over long periods of time without getti
  Gross Body Coordination (imp:2.75 lvl:2.12) — The ability to coordinate the movement of your arms, legs, and torso together wh
  Night Vision (imp:2.75 lvl:2.38) — The ability to see under low-light conditions.
  Peripheral Vision (imp:2.75 lvl:2.38) — The ability to see objects or movement of objects to one's side when the eyes ar
  Written Comprehension (imp:2.62 lvl:2.25) — The ability to read and understand information and ideas presented in writing.
  Written Expression (imp:2.62 lvl:2.00) — The ability to communicate information and ideas in writing so others will under
  Number Facility (imp:2.62 lvl:2.12) — The ability to add, subtract, multiply, or divide quickly and correctly.
  Response Orientation (imp:2.62 lvl:2.62) — The ability to choose quickly between two or more movements in response to two o
  Category Flexibility (imp:2.50 lvl:2.62) — The ability to generate or use different sets of rules for combining or grouping
  Mathematical Reasoning (imp:2.50 lvl:1.75) — The ability to choose the right mathematical methods or formulas to solve a prob
  Time Sharing (imp:2.50 lvl:2.38) — The ability to shift back and forth between two or more activities or sources of
  Finger Dexterity (imp:2.50 lvl:2.50) — The ability to make precisely coordinated movements of the fingers of one or bot
  Static Strength (imp:2.50 lvl:2.38) — The ability to exert maximum muscle force to lift, push, pull, or carry objects.
  Glare Sensitivity (imp:2.38 lvl:1.88) — The ability to see objects in the presence of a glare or bright lighting.
  Memorization (imp:2.12 lvl:2.00) — The ability to remember information such as words, numbers, pictures, and proced
  Speed of Closure (imp:2.12 lvl:2.00) — The ability to quickly make sense of, combine, and organize information into mea
  Speed of Limb Movement (imp:2.12 lvl:1.62) — The ability to quickly move the arms and legs.
  Auditory Attention (imp:2.12 lvl:2.25) — The ability to focus on a single source of sound in the presence of other distra
  Fluency of Ideas (imp:2.00 lvl:1.75) — The ability to come up with a number of ideas about a topic (the number of ideas
  Originality (imp:2.00 lvl:1.75) — The ability to come up with unusual or clever ideas about a given topic or situa
  Wrist-Finger Speed (imp:2.00 lvl:1.00) — The ability to make fast, simple, repeated movements of the fingers, hands, and 
  Dynamic Strength (imp:2.00 lvl:1.75) — The ability to exert muscle force repeatedly or continuously over time. This inv
  Hearing Sensitivity (imp:2.00 lvl:1.75) — The ability to detect or tell the differences between sounds that vary in pitch 
  Sound Localization (imp:2.00 lvl:1.75) — The ability to tell the direction from which a sound originated.
  Rate Control (imp:1.88 lvl:1.75) — The ability to time your movements or the movement of a piece of equipment in an
  Explosive Strength (imp:1.88 lvl:1.62) — The ability to use short bursts of muscle force to propel oneself (as in jumping
  Gross Body Equilibrium (imp:1.88 lvl:1.62) — The ability to keep or regain your body balance or stay upright when in an unsta
  Dynamic Flexibility (imp:1.12 lvl:0.12) — The ability to quickly and repeatedly bend, stretch, twist, or reach out with yo

--- WORK ACTIVITIES ---
  Performing for or Working Directly with the Public (imp:3.81 lvl:3.41) — Performing for people or dealing directly with the public. This includes serving
  Communicating with Supervisors, Peers, or Subordinates (imp:3.55 lvl:3.31) — Providing information to supervisors, co-workers, and subordinates by telephone,
  Establishing and Maintaining Interpersonal Relationships (imp:3.48 lvl:3.42) — Developing constructive and cooperative working relationships with others, and m
  Getting Information (imp:3.34 lvl:3.17) — Observing, receiving, and otherwise obtaining information from all relevant sour
  Operating Vehicles, Mechanized Devices, or Equipment (imp:3.28 lvl:2.09) — Running, maneuvering, navigating, or driving vehicles or mechanized equipment, s
  Documenting/Recording Information (imp:3.19 lvl:2.75) — Entering, transcribing, recording, storing, or maintaining information in writte
  Identifying Objects, Actions, and Events (imp:3.17 lvl:2.91) — Identifying information by categorizing, estimating, recognizing differences or 
  Communicating with People Outside the Organization (imp:3.14 lvl:2.61) — Communicating with people outside the organization, representing the organizatio
  Inspecting Equipment, Structures, or Materials (imp:3.13 lvl:2.43) — Inspecting equipment, structures, or materials to identify the cause of errors o
  Handling and Moving Objects (imp:3.13 lvl:3.05) — Using hands and arms in handling, installing, positioning, and moving materials,
  Making Decisions and Solving Problems (imp:3.06 lvl:2.99) — Analyzing information and evaluating results to choose the best solution and sol
  Assisting and Caring for Others (imp:2.98 lvl:2.80) — Providing personal assistance, medical attention, emotional support, or other pe
  Organizing, Planning, and Prioritizing Work (imp:2.96 lvl:2.82) — Developing specific goals and plans to prioritize, organize, and accomplish your
  Controlling Machines and Processes (imp:2.85 lvl:2.38) — Using either control mechanisms or direct physical activity to operate machines 
  Estimating the Quantifiable Characteristics of Products, Events, or Information (imp:2.84 lvl:2.94) — Estimating sizes, distances, and quantities; or determining time, costs, resourc
  Interpreting the Meaning of Information for Others (imp:2.78 lvl:2.47) — Translating or explaining what information means and how it can be used.
  Performing General Physical Activities (imp:2.76 lvl:2.68) — Performing general physical activities includes doing activities that require co
  Evaluating Information to Determine Compliance with Standards (imp:2.73 lvl:2.23) — Using relevant information and individual judgment to determine whether events o
  Coordinating the Work and Activities of Others (imp:2.69 lvl:2.21) — Getting members of a group to work together to accomplish tasks.
  Monitoring Processes, Materials, or Surroundings (imp:2.65 lvl:2.73) — Monitoring and reviewing information from materials, events, or the environment,
  Judging the Qualities of Objects, Services, or People (imp:2.64 lvl:2.55) — Assessing the value, importance, or quality of things or people.
  Training and Teaching Others (imp:2.58 lvl:2.18) — Identifying the educational needs of others, developing formal educational or tr
  Processing Information (imp:2.54 lvl:2.09) — Compiling, coding, categorizing, calculating, tabulating, auditing, or verifying
  Updating and Using Relevant Knowledge (imp:2.44 lvl:1.96) — Keeping up-to-date technically and applying new knowledge to your job.
  Resolving Conflicts and Negotiating with Others (imp:2.40 lvl:2.10) — Handling complaints, settling disputes, and resolving grievances and conflicts, 
  Performing Administrative Activities (imp:2.38 lvl:1.78) — Performing day-to-day administrative tasks such as maintaining information files
  Thinking Creatively (imp:2.22 lvl:1.53) — Developing, designing, or creating new applications, ideas, relationships, syste
  Working with Computers (imp:2.16 lvl:1.35) — Using computers and computer systems (including hardware and software) to progra
  Guiding, Directing, and Motivating Subordinates (imp:2.16 lvl:1.31) — Providing guidance and direction to subordinates, including setting performance 
  Coaching and Developing Others (imp:2.15 lvl:1.53) — Identifying the developmental needs of others and coaching, mentoring, or otherw
  Developing and Building Teams (imp:2.14 lvl:1.33) — Encouraging and building mutual trust, respect, and cooperation among team membe
  Analyzing Data or Information (imp:2.08 lvl:1.51) — Identifying the underlying principles, reasons, or facts of information by break
  Scheduling Work and Activities (imp:1.98 lvl:1.44) — Scheduling events, programs, and activities, as well as the work of others.
  Developing Objectives and Strategies (imp:1.95 lvl:1.12) — Establishing long-range objectives and specifying the strategies and actions to 
  Providing Consultation and Advice to Others (imp:1.92 lvl:1.19) — Providing guidance and expert advice to management or other groups on technical,
  Selling or Influencing Others (imp:1.89 lvl:0.94) — Convincing others to buy merchandise/goods or to otherwise change their minds or
  Monitoring and Controlling Resources (imp:1.77 lvl:1.02) — Monitoring and controlling resources and overseeing the spending of money.
  Repairing and Maintaining Mechanical Equipment (imp:1.71) — Servicing, repairing, adjusting, and testing machines, devices, moving parts, an
  Repairing and Maintaining Electronic Equipment (imp:1.71 lvl:0.63) — Servicing, repairing, calibrating, regulating, fine-tuning, or testing machines,
  Staffing Organizational Units (imp:1.71 lvl:0.57) — Recruiting, interviewing, selecting, hiring, and promoting employees in an organ
  Drafting, Laying Out, and Specifying Technical Devices, Parts, and Equipment (imp:1.42) — Providing documentation, detailed instructions, drawings, or specifications to t

--- WORK STYLES ---
  Dependability (imp:2.03) — A tendency to be reliable, responsible, and consistent in meeting work-related o
  Cooperation (imp:1.70) — A tendency to be pleasant, helpful, and willing to assist others at work.
  Integrity (imp:1.51) — A tendency to be honest and ethical at work.
  Attention to Detail (imp:1.44) — A tendency to be detail-oriented, organized, and thorough in completing work.
  Optimism (imp:1.36) — A tendency to exhibit a positive attitude and positive emotions at work, even un
  Social Orientation (imp:1.31) — A tendency to seek out, enjoy, and be energized by social interaction at work.
  Self-Control (imp:1.19) — A tendency to remain calm and composed and to manage emotions effectively in res
  Dependability (imp:1.00) — A tendency to be reliable, responsible, and consistent in meeting work-related o
  Cautiousness (imp:0.95) — A tendency to be careful, deliberate, and risk-avoidant when making work-related
  Sincerity (imp:0.92) — A tendency to be genuine and sincere in interactions with others at work, withou
  Stress Tolerance (imp:0.90) — A tendency to cope and function effectively in stressful situations at work.
  Empathy (imp:0.75) — A tendency to show concern for others and be sensitive to others' needs and feel
  Humility (imp:0.72) — A tendency to be modest and humble when interacting with others at work.
  Adaptability (imp:0.53) — A tendency to be open to and comfortable with change, new experiences, or ideas 
  Self-Confidence (imp:0.50) — A tendency to believe in one's work-related capabilities and ability to control 
  Initiative (imp:0.33) — A tendency to be proactive and take on extra responsibilities and tasks that may
  Perseverance (imp:0.32) — A tendency to exhibit determination and resolve to perform or complete tasks in 
  Achievement Orientation (imp:0.28) — A tendency to establish and maintain personally challenging work-related goals, 
  Innovation () — A tendency to be inventive, to be imaginative, and to adopt new perspectives on 
  Achievement Orientation () — A tendency to establish and maintain personally challenging work-related goals, 
  Intellectual Curiosity () — A tendency to seek out and acquire new work-related knowledge and obtain a deep 
  Tolerance for Ambiguity () — A tendency to be comfortable with ambiguity and uncertainty at work.
  Initiative () — A tendency to be proactive and take on extra responsibilities and tasks that may
  Adaptability () — A tendency to be open to and comfortable with change, new experiences, or ideas 
  Self-Confidence () — A tendency to believe in one's work-related capabilities and ability to control 
  Perseverance () — A tendency to exhibit determination and resolve to perform or complete tasks in 
  Leadership Orientation () — A tendency to lead, take charge, offer opinions, and provide direction at work.
  Humility () — A tendency to be modest and humble when interacting with others at work.
  Sincerity () — A tendency to be genuine and sincere in interactions with others at work, withou
  Empathy () — A tendency to show concern for others and be sensitive to others' needs and feel
  Cooperation () — A tendency to be pleasant, helpful, and willing to assist others at work.
  Optimism () — A tendency to exhibit a positive attitude and positive emotions at work, even un
  Social Orientation () — A tendency to seek out, enjoy, and be energized by social interaction at work.
  Cautiousness () — A tendency to be careful, deliberate, and risk-avoidant when making work-related
  Attention to Detail () — A tendency to be detail-oriented, organized, and thorough in completing work.
  Integrity () — A tendency to be honest and ethical at work.
  Stress Tolerance () — A tendency to cope and function effectively in stressful situations at work.
  Self-Control () — A tendency to remain calm and composed and to manage emotions effectively in res
  Leadership Orientation (imp:-0.19) — A tendency to lead, take charge, offer opinions, and provide direction at work.
  Intellectual Curiosity (imp:-0.31) — A tendency to seek out and acquire new work-related knowledge and obtain a deep 
  Tolerance for Ambiguity (imp:-0.52) — A tendency to be comfortable with ambiguity and uncertainty at work.
  Innovation (imp:-0.54) — A tendency to be inventive, to be imaginative, and to adopt new perspectives on 

--- TRANSFERABLE SKILLS ---
  Service Orientation (imp:3.38 lvl:2.50) — Actively looking for ways to help people.
  Social Perceptiveness (imp:3.00 lvl:2.38) — Being aware of others' reactions and understanding why they react as they do.
  Coordination (imp:2.75 lvl:2.25) — Adjusting actions in relation to others' actions.
  Judgment and Decision Making (imp:2.75 lvl:2.38) — Considering the relative costs and benefits of potential actions to choose the m
  Operation and Control (imp:2.62 lvl:2.00) — Controlling operations of equipment or systems.
  Complex Problem Solving (imp:2.50 lvl:2.12) — Identifying complex problems and reviewing related information to develop and ev
  Negotiation (imp:2.38 lvl:2.00) — Bringing others together and trying to reconcile differences.
  Instructing (imp:2.38 lvl:2.00) — Teaching others how to do something.
  Time Management (imp:2.38 lvl:2.00) — Managing one's own time and the time of others.
  Persuasion (imp:2.25 lvl:1.75) — Persuading others to change their minds or behavior.
  Operations Monitoring (imp:2.25 lvl:1.88) — Watching gauges, dials, or other indicators to make sure a machine is working pr
  Management of Personnel Resources (imp:2.12 lvl:1.75) — Motivating, developing, and directing people as they work, identifying the best 
  Systems Evaluation (imp:2.00 lvl:1.75) — Identifying measures or indicators of system performance and the actions needed 
  Systems Analysis (imp:1.88 lvl:1.62) — Determining how a system should work and how changes in conditions, operations, 
  Management of Material Resources (imp:1.75 lvl:0.75) — Obtaining and seeing to the appropriate use of equipment, facilities, and materi
  Troubleshooting (imp:1.62 lvl:0.88) — Determining causes of operating errors and deciding what to do about it.
  Quality Control Analysis (imp:1.62 lvl:1.25) — Conducting tests and inspections of products, services, or processes to evaluate
  Management of Financial Resources (imp:1.62 lvl:0.75) — Determining how money will be spent to get the work done, and accounting for the
  Equipment Maintenance (imp:1.50 lvl:0.88) — Performing routine maintenance on equipment and determining when and what kind o
  Operations Analysis (imp:1.25 lvl:0.25) — Analyzing needs and product requirements to create a design.
  Equipment Selection (imp:1.25 lvl:0.25) — Determining the kind of tools and equipment needed to do a job.
  Repairing (imp:1.25 lvl:0.25) — Repairing machines or systems using the needed tools.
  Technology Design (imp:1.00) — Generating or adapting equipment and technology to serve user needs.
  Installation (imp:1.00) — Installing equipment, machines, wiring, or programs to meet specifications.
  Programming (imp:1.00) — Writing computer programs for various purposes.

--- NATIONAL WAGES ---
  total_employment : 137,880
  annual_median    : $35,150
  annual_pct10     : $27,040
  annual_pct25     : $29,960
  annual_pct75     : $37,670
  annual_pct90     : $44,550
  annual_mean      : $34,990
  hourly_median    : $16.90

--- GEOGRAPHIC DISPERSION ---
  highest_state    : Washington ($43,180)
  lowest_state     : Puerto Rico ($21,840)
  dispersion_ratio : 1.977x

--- TOP STATES BY WAGE (52 total) ---
  Other Services (except Public Administration) emp:   74,650  median: $  35,410
  Retail Trade                             emp:   23,940  median: $  35,040
  Administrative and Support and Waste Management and Remediation Services emp:    7,780  median: $  32,220
  Arts, Entertainment, and Recreation      emp:    7,300  median: $  33,090
  Accommodation and Food Services          emp:    7,110  median: $  34,460
  Real Estate and Rental and Leasing       emp:    5,330  median: $  34,060
  Federal, State, and Local Government, excluding State and Local Government Schools and Hospitals and the U.S. Postal Service (OEWS Designation) emp:    2,540  median: $  36,050
  Wholesale Trade                          emp:    2,340  median: $  34,600
  Health Care and Social Assistance        emp:    2,340  median: $  37,950
  Transportation and Warehousing           emp:    2,030  median: $  35,330

--- TOP INDUSTRIES BY EMPLOYMENT (14 total) ---
  Other Services (except Public Administration) emp:   74,650  median: $  35,410
  Retail Trade                             emp:   23,940  median: $  35,040
  Administrative and Support and Waste Management and Remediation Services emp:    7,780  median: $  32,220
  Arts, Entertainment, and Recreation      emp:    7,300  median: $  33,090
  Accommodation and Food Services          emp:    7,110  median: $  34,460
  Real Estate and Rental and Leasing       emp:    5,330  median: $  34,060
  Federal, State, and Local Government, excluding State and Local Government Schools and Hospitals and the U.S. Postal Service (OEWS Designation) emp:    2,540  median: $  36,050
  Wholesale Trade                          emp:    2,340  median: $  34,600
  Health Care and Social Assistance        emp:    2,340  median: $  37,950
  Transportation and Warehousing           emp:    2,030  median: $  35,330

exact_match_status : found
matched_title      : Attendant
match_score        : 0.6667
wikidata_qid       : Q4818196
word_count         : 77
wikipedia_url      : https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Attendant
license            : CC BY-SA 4.0
fetched_at         : 2026-06-02T23:35:53.044676Z

--- WIKIPEDIA FULL TEXT ---
Attendant or attendance may refer to:

Car attendant, a railroad employee
Flight attendant, flight crew employed to ensure the safety and comfort of the passengers
Museum attendant
Toilet attendant, maintains standards in a toilet and collects any usage fees
Parking attendant
Sports attendance
Servant
The operator of a telephone Attendant console
Attendance, the attending of an obligation or event


== See also ==
Attention (disambiguation)
All pages with titles containing Attendant
All pages with titles containing Attentive

--- SEMANTIC NEIGHBORS (5) ---

  Title: Parking enforcement officer (similarity: 0.5333)
  URL: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Parking_enforcement_officer
  QID: Q518180
  Extract: A parking enforcement officer (PEO), traffic warden, parking inspector/parking officer is a member of a traffic control agency, local government, or police force who issues tickets for parking violations. The term parking attendant is sometimes considered a synonym but sometimes used to refer to the

  Title: Disc parking (similarity: 0.4667)
  URL: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Disc_parking
  QID: Q1612436
  Extract: Disk-parking is a system of allowing time-restricted free parking through display of a parking-disk or clock-disc showing the time at which the vehicle was parked. A patrolling parking attendant can inspect the disk to check whether payment is owed. The system is common in Europe.

  Title: Automated parking system (similarity: 0.4762)
  URL: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Automated_parking_system
  QID: Q4826469
  Extract: An automated (car) parking system (APS) is a mechanical system designed to minimize the area and/or volume required for parking cars. Like a multi-story parking garage, an APS provides parking for cars on multiple levels stacked vertically to maximize the number of parking spaces while minimizing la

  Title: Hiking (similarity: 0.3333)
  URL: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Hiking
  QID: Q12014035
  Extract: A hike is a long, vigorous walk, usually on trails or footpaths in the countryside. Walking for pleasure developed in Europe during the eighteenth century. Long hikes as part of a religious pilgrimage have existed for a much longer time. "Hiking" is the preferred term in Canada and the United States

  Title: The Hitch-Hiker (similarity: 0.0606)
  URL: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_Hitch-Hiker
  QID: Q2625053
  Extract: The Hitch-Hiker is a 1953 American thriller film noir directed by Ida Lupino, who co-wrote it with her former husband Collier Young, and starring Edmond O'Brien, William Talman and Frank Lovejoy. Based on the 1950 killing spree of Billy Cook, the film follows two friends who are taken hostage by a s

model_pass1          : claude-sonnet-4-20250514
model_pass2          : claude-haiku-4-5-20251001
inference_confidence : high
confidence_notes     : Strong O*NET data coverage with detailed tasks, comprehensive wage data from BLS OEWS May 2025, and clear occupational boundaries supported by Wikipedia context.
inferred_at          : 2026-06-04T03:16:31.881425+00:00
tokens_input         : 4,567
tokens_output        : 4,130
cost_usd             : $0.045117
wikipedia_used       : True
wikipedia_title      : Attendant
wikipedia_note       : The Wikipedia entry confirms parking attendant as a distinct occupation type within the broader attendant category. The semantic neighbors include parking enforcement officers, which helps distinguish between parking service and enforcement roles.

--- PROSE FIELDS ---

ROLE SUMMARY:
Parking Attendants manage vehicle parking operations in lots, garages, and facilities, providing customer service while maintaining order and security. They collect fees, issue tickets, park vehicles for customers, and ensure efficient space utilization in commercial parking environments. These frontline service workers combine basic customer service skills with vehicle handling and facility maintenance responsibilities.

DAY IN THE LIFE:
A parking attendant greets customers and takes numbered tags to locate and retrieve vehicles, or provides instructions for self-parking. They issue ticket stubs, log vehicle information, and calculate parking charges while collecting fees from customers. Throughout their shift, they patrol parking areas to prevent theft and damage, inspect vehicles for existing damage, and maintain clean, orderly parking spaces to maximize capacity. They may also perform basic vehicle maintenance on stored cars and handle customer complaints or provide directions and assistance.

WHO THRIVES:
Successful parking attendants are dependable individuals with strong customer service orientation who can remain cooperative and optimistic during busy periods. They possess good spatial awareness for maneuvering vehicles in tight spaces and have the visual acuity needed for vehicle inspection and monitoring large parking areas. These workers excel at multitasking between customer interaction, vehicle handling, and facility maintenance while maintaining attention to detail for accurate record-keeping and fee collection. Physical stamina for walking, standing, and occasional lifting of barricades is essential.

CAREER ENTRY:
Most parking attendant positions require only a high school diploma or equivalent, with 60.8% of workers having completed high school and 38.3% having less than high school education. On-the-job training typically covers customer service protocols, parking lot procedures, and basic vehicle handling safety. Some positions may require a valid driver's license and clean driving record, particularly in facilities where attendants park customer vehicles.

CAREER TRAJECTORY:
Parking attendants can advance to supervisory roles overseeing parking operations or shift management positions within larger facilities. Career progression may lead to related customer service roles such as rental car agent, shuttle driver, or facility management positions. Some workers transition to parking enforcement, security, or move into transportation and logistics roles that build on their vehicle handling experience.

MARKET INTELLIGENCE:
According to BLS OEWS May 2025 data, parking attendants earn a median annual wage of $35,150 with employment of 137,880 workers nationwide. Wages range from $27,040 at the 10th percentile to $44,550 at the 90th percentile, with Washington state offering the highest median wages at $43,180 compared to Puerto Rico's $21,840. The largest employment concentration is in Other Services with 74,650 positions, followed by Retail Trade with 23,940 jobs. Urban areas with dense commercial districts, airports, hospitals, and entertainment venues provide the strongest demand.

AUTOMATION OUTLOOK:
Parking attendant roles face moderate automation pressure from automated parking systems and self-service kiosks that can handle fee collection and vehicle tracking. However, the customer service aspects, vehicle damage inspection, and security patrol functions require human judgment and interpersonal skills that are difficult to automate.

--- REASONED EDGES ---
  [task_similarity] Shuttle Drivers and Chauffeurs (53-3053.00) — confidence:high
    reasoning: Both roles involve vehicle operation, customer service, and working in transportation facilities with similar RIASEC profiles emphasizing realistic and conventional work.
    data: Operating Vehicles work activity (3.3 importance)
    data: Customer service knowledge (3.5 importance)
    data: Job Zone 2 preparation level
  [knowledge_overlap] Parking Enforcement Workers (33-3041.00) — confidence:high
    reasoning: Both roles require transportation knowledge (3.0 importance) and public safety awareness (2.7 importance) while working in parking-related environments.
    data: Transportation knowledge
    data: Public Safety and Security knowledge
    data: Parking lot patrol duties
  [skill_overlap] Counter and Rental Clerks (41-2021.00) — confidence:high
    reasoning: Both positions emphasize customer service orientation (3.4 importance), fee collection, and record-keeping with similar speaking and active listening skill requirements.
    data: Customer service orientation
    data: Speaking skill (3.5 importance)
    data: Fee collection activities
  [riasec_cluster] Baggage Porters and Bellhops (39-6011.00) — confidence:medium
    reasoning: Both roles share realistic and conventional RIASEC orientations with customer service components, involving physical handling of customer property.
    data: Realistic RIASEC score (5.64)
    data: Customer assistance tasks
    data: Property handling responsibilities
  [transferable_skill] Concierges (39-6012.00) — confidence:medium
    reasoning: Both roles utilize service orientation (3.4 importance) and social perceptiveness skills for customer assistance and information provision.
    data: Service orientation transferable skill
    data: Customer assistance tasks
    data: Information provision duties
  [career_pathway] Passenger Attendants (53-6061.00) — confidence:medium
    reasoning: Represents a natural progression within transportation services, building on customer service and safety monitoring experience from parking operations.
    data: Transportation sector experience
    data: Customer service skills
    data: Safety monitoring activities

--- NORMALIZER SIGNALS ---
  match_keywords   : ['parking attendant', 'car parker', 'valet', 'auto lot attendant', 'car jockey', 'parking lot worker', 'vehicle attendant', 'auto parker']
  exclude_keywords : ['parking enforcement', 'traffic officer', 'security guard', 'mechanic', 'dispatcher']
  title_patterns   : ['*parking*attendant*', '*car*parker*', '*auto*attendant*', '*lot*attendant*', '*vehicle*attendant*']
  common_variations: ['parking lot attendant', 'garage attendant', 'valet parking', 'auto hiker', 'car hop', 'automotive porter', 'car chaser', 'parking facility worker']

total_terms    : 40
top_words      : ['parking', 'tendency', 'others', 'equipment', 'customers', 'vehicles', 'vehicle', 'principles', 'attendant', 'customer', 'control', 'includes', 'objects', 'handling', 'service', 'materials', 'ideas', 'techniques', 'orientation', 'body']
source_layers  : onet_tasks | onet_dimensions | dwas | wikipedia | inference

TERM                    COUNT     FREQ  DOMINANT SOURCE      SOURCE BREAKDOWN
──────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────
parking                    49  0.01751  wikipedia            wikipedia:43%  inference:43%  onet_tasks:14%
tendency                   42  0.01501  onet_dimensions      onet_dimensions:100%
others                     38  0.01358  onet_dimensions      onet_dimensions:100%
equipment                  24  0.00858  onet_dimensions      onet_dimensions:96%  dwas:4%
customers                  20  0.00715  onet_tasks           onet_tasks:40%  dwas:30%  onet_dimensions:15%
vehicles                   19  0.00679  onet_tasks           onet_tasks:32%  inference:26%  onet_dimensions:21%
vehicle                    17  0.00608  inference            inference:59%  onet_tasks:18%  dwas:12%
principles                 16  0.00572  onet_dimensions      onet_dimensions:100%
attendant                  16  0.00572  wikipedia            wikipedia:69%  inference:31%
customer                   15  0.00536  inference            inference:60%  onet_dimensions:27%  onet_tasks:13%
control                    13  0.00465  onet_dimensions      onet_dimensions:92%  wikipedia:8%
includes                   12  0.00429  onet_dimensions      onet_dimensions:100%
objects                    12  0.00429  onet_dimensions      onet_dimensions:100%
handling                   11  0.00393  onet_dimensions      onet_dimensions:45%  inference:36%  onet_tasks:18%
service                    11  0.00393  inference            inference:82%  onet_dimensions:18%
materials                  11  0.00393  onet_dimensions      onet_dimensions:91%  dwas:9%
ideas                      11  0.00393  onet_dimensions      onet_dimensions:100%
techniques                 10  0.00357  onet_dimensions      onet_dimensions:100%
orientation                10  0.00357  onet_dimensions      onet_dimensions:90%  inference:10%
body                       10  0.00357  onet_dimensions      onet_dimensions:100%
problems                    9  0.00322  onet_dimensions      onet_dimensions:100%
monitoring                  9  0.00322  onet_dimensions      onet_dimensions:89%  inference:11%
procedures                  9  0.00322  onet_dimensions      onet_dimensions:89%  inference:11%
standards                   9  0.00322  onet_dimensions      onet_dimensions:89%  wikipedia:11%
management                  9  0.00322  onet_dimensions      onet_dimensions:78%  inference:22%
resources                   9  0.00322  onet_dimensions      onet_dimensions:100%
quickly                     9  0.00322  onet_dimensions      onet_dimensions:100%
activities                  9  0.00322  onet_dimensions      onet_dimensions:100%
maintenance                 8  0.00286  onet_dimensions      onet_dimensions:50%  inference:38%  onet_tasks:12%
safety                      8  0.00286  dwas                 dwas:50%  onet_tasks:12%  onet_dimensions:12%
hand                        8  0.00286  onet_dimensions      onet_dimensions:88%  onet_tasks:12%
attention                   8  0.00286  onet_dimensions      onet_dimensions:75%  wikipedia:12%  inference:12%
needs                       8  0.00286  onet_dimensions      onet_dimensions:100%
rules                       8  0.00286  onet_dimensions      onet_dimensions:100%
providing                   8  0.00286  onet_dimensions      onet_dimensions:88%  inference:12%
operations                  8  0.00286  onet_dimensions      onet_dimensions:75%  inference:25%
production                  8  0.00286  onet_dimensions      onet_dimensions:100%
human                       8  0.00286  onet_dimensions      onet_dimensions:88%  inference:12%
needed                      8  0.00286  onet_dimensions      onet_dimensions:88%  inference:12%
events                      8  0.00286  onet_dimensions      onet_dimensions:100%