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POSITION DETAILS

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Classification Title:  OPS Student Assistant
Working Title:  Parking Patroller

Department:  Parking & Transportation Services
FLSA Status:  Non-Exempt
Salary Range:  $15 per hour
Pay Basis:  Hourly

POSITION OVERVIEW

JOB SUMMARY:

Student Patrollers (SPs) are primarily responsible for enforcing parking regulations by way of issuing citations to vehicles or by immobilizing vehicles with the use of vehicle wheel clamps.

You will patrol parking lots and report the existence of hazardous conditions. Since Patrollers mainly work outdoors, you must be able to handle all possible weather conditions where issuing citations is practical. As an employee in Parking & Transportation Services, you will be required to become familiar with UWF Parking Regulations.

Other duties include, but are not limited to: Answering parking-related questions in the office, assigning virtual permits, installing signage, assisting at the Visitor’s Center, assisting in traffic and crowd control for events on campus, removing and replacing signs, and other parking services related tasks. Occasionally, during slow periods, you may be asked to assist in other departments.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

Must be a student currently enrolled for credit at UWF or any other Florida college or university. Must possess a valid driver’s license to operate the License Plate Recognition (LPR) vehicle.

POSITION QUALIFICATIONS:

Must be a student currently enrolled for credit at UWF or any other Florida college or university. Must provide proof of enrollment each semester (via registration or fee payment receipt) if attending an institution other than UWF.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to build and maintain effective working relationships with others. Strong conflict resolution skills, with the ability to safely de-escalate difficult or stressful customer service situations. Keen attention to detail, including the ability to accurately observe, assess, and record hazardous conditions in parking lots. Basic mathematical proficiency for handling minor calculations. Ability to lift and move heavy objects as needed.

No prior work experience is required; must have a strong willingness to learn and actively participate in ongoing job training.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS:

• Physical Requirements: Regularly involves lifting, bending or other physical exertion. Often exposed to one or more disagreeable environmental factors, such as heat, cold, noise, dust, dirt, chemicals, etc., with often to the point of being objectionable.
• Impact of Deadlines: Routine deadlines. Usually sufficient lead time. Variance in work volume, seasonal, and predictable. Priorities can be anticipated. Some interruptions are present. Involves occasional exposure to demands/pressures from persons other than immediate sup.
• Standing: Daily
• Walking: Daily
• Sitting: Occasionally
• Reaching with hands and arms: Daily
• Climbing or balancing: Occasionally
• Stooping: Daily
• Use of hands to handle objects: Daily
• Lifting up to 10lbs: Frequently
• Lifting up to 25lbs: Occasionally
• Lifting over 25lbs: Occasionally
• Talking as express or exchange of ideas verbally: Daily
• Hearing as perceive sound by ear: Daily
• Vision as distinguish colors & depth: Daily

Special Requirements or Considerations of the Job:  

• This position requires fingerprinting.

Special Instructions to Applicants:  Candidates must apply online through the University of West Florida website: https://careers.uwf.edu. Applicants are required to attach a resume, cover letter and contact information for three references. An opportunity to upload these documents will be provided during the application process. For assistance, please contact Human Resources at 850.474.2694 or email jobs@uwf.edu.

ADDITIONAL POSTING DETAILS

Number of Vacancies: Multiple
Work Hours:  M-F, 8am - 5pm, hours vary
FTE:  0.225
Closing Date:  02/28/2027