Customer Service Representative - SP Plus Corporation

Overview

SP+ is driven by Our Promise, “Making Every Moment Matter for a World on the Go.” Our team understands that time is scarce, so we are intentional about putting ourselves in the shoes of those we serve. The result is a unique combination of talented people and industry-leading technology that enables SP+ to prioritize each and every moment, recognizing that the time colleagues, clients and customers invest in us must always matter.

 

Come pave the way with SP+, a company driven by its three core values: Ingenuity, Diversity and Integrity.

 

The SP+ Customer Service Representative eEnsures highest quality customer service and assists the maintenance team with keeping all common areas by the entrances and exits clean.

 

Pay Range: $16.85 per hour

 

Responsibilities

What you’ll do

• Ensures customers have a seamless parking experience and facilitates the expedient flow of traffic through the facility
• Assists customers in making payment to fully automated revenue control equipment
• Goes above and beyond to deliver an exceptional client and customer experience that is guided by the SP+ Promise
• Assists in the management of the day-to-day activities of the assigned location. 
• Monitors parkers in pay-in lanes
• Makes every customer interaction a moment that matters through friendly and professional conduct.
• Willing to assist customers that have forgotten where they parked their vehicle.
• Performs other necessary functions as assigned. 
• Conducts garage and facility audits as required by management. 
• Counts “bank” of revenue (if required) at beginning of shift to ensure starting total is correct. 
• Makes change (if required) for customers before transactions. 
• Quotes rates for parking services. 
• Gives directions to city locations and assists customers, ensuring they get where they are going quickly and easily.
• Resolves customer complaints independently or with the aid of a supervisor. 
• Answers telephone in a prompt and courteous manner (if required). 
• Maintains cleanliness of facility and picks up trash in the surrounding area. 
• Presents themselves professionally (neat appearance and in uniform) at all times while at work.
• Arrives to work on time for scheduled shifts.
• Completes any other duties that may be assigned by the supervisor.

 

Qualifications

What you need

 

Qualification Requirements: To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

 

Education Required: High School Diploma or an equivalent combination of experience and education

 

Experience Required: Experience with automated parking access control hardware and software or a high aptitude for technology.

 

Availability to Work:  Special shift requirements, if any, will vary depending on a location's hiring needs.  If applicable, availability to work 2nd shift, 3rd shift and/or week-ends may be required.

 

License Requirement: The individual will only be required to have and maintain a valid state-issued driver’s license, with a current address and acceptable driving record, if the individual is expected to be able to drive a company vehicle or drive on company business. 

 

Mathematical Skills: Ability to add, subtract, multiply and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions and decimals. Ability to make change.

 

Language Skills: Ability to read, write and interpret the English language. Ability to effectively present information in one-on-one and small group situations to customers, clients, supervisors and other employees of the organization.

 

Reasoning Ability: Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out detailed but standard written or oral instructions. Ability to deal with problems involving a few concrete variables in standardized situations.

 

Adaptability: Adapts to changes in the work environment; Able to deal with change, delays, or unexpected events.

 

Judgment: Exhibits sound and accurate judgment.

 

Other Skills and Abilities: Ability to use clock (standard/military time), calculator (optional) or credit card machine to handle transactions. Ability to maintain a pleasant and mannerly demeanor when speaking on the telephone and with the public. Ability to effectively respond to customer problems or complaints. Must be proactive with strong personal drive and proven customer service skills and must be willing to lead by example. Must be willing to work a flexible schedule.

 

Work Environment:  The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

 

• The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate to loud.
• The exposure level in the work environment to vehicle emissions is moderate to high
• The exposure level in the work environment to extreme hot/cold temperatures is moderate to high.
• The work environment is subject to all weather conditions including, but not limited to, precipitation and wind.
• The exposure level in the work environment to bright sunlight and nighttime working conditions is high.

 

Physical Demands:  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 disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to stand, walk, use hands to finger, handle, or feel objects, tools, or controls and reach with hands and arms. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision.

 

 

SP+ is an equal opportunity employer committed in policy and practice to recruit, hire, train, and promote, in all job classifications, without regard to race, color, ancestry, religion, sex, age, national origin, citizenship status, marital status, sexual orientation, veteran status, gender identity, disability or other classes protected by federal or state law. SP+ does not tolerate harassment or retaliation against any employee or applicant based on these characteristics or because the individual exercised their EEO rights.

Additional Information

Position is temporary from Mid-May through end of September. Position is based at North Avenue Beach and is outdoors in parking lot. Holidays and weekends are required. Applicants will be working outdoors and need to be prepared to work in the heat. Due to weather conditions, applicants understand that shifts may be cancelled as location is weather dependent. Applicants will be required to stand for long periods of time, assist customers with payments, monitor lot capacity and close / open lot as space allows. Attendants may be required to collect payments at times if systems fail. Applicants will also provide general customer service and fulfill some general tasks within the parking lot as needed.

Location

US-IL-CHICAGO