Parking lot attendants park cars in lots and garages, or assist customers in parking cars.
There are lots of "world's biggest" places - casinos, airports, malls, skyscrapers, zoos, even bookstores. Of course, all these places must also have large parking lots too. One day, perhaps, we'll need to take a shuttle from the car just to the department store's doors! So, with all the people, cars, and traffic, it makes sense to employ parking lot attendants.
Parking lot attendants work in garages and parking lots where customers leave their cars. In some lots, customers receive a time-stamped ticket from a machine and park cars themselves. In others, attendants place numbered tags in cars and issue similar tags to customers. Then they park the cars in places where they can be retrieved when customers are likely to return. In some cases, attendants direct customers where to park their cars.
When customers return, attendants take the numbered tags and locate the cars. They drive the cars to customers, or direct customers to their cars. They collect fees from customers based on charges for parking time. In many lots, attendants use machines to compute time and charges. In these lots, customers often find their own cars and pay attendants as they leave.
Parking lot attendants may have various other duties. In some lots, they patrol the area to prevent theft or damage to cars. They may lift or place barricades to close off filled parking areas, and remove them as customers leave. Attendants who work for car dealerships are responsible for keeping car lots in order. They also park cars on the lot to maximize the use of space.
Attendants who work for storage garages have additional duties. They inspect cars and other vehicles for damage. They service vehicles to protect tires and paint finish from damage. As a service to customers, they may also supply cars with gas, oil, and water.