Parking and Transportation Services (PTS) is one of the largest employers for University of Minnesota students. Employing more than 100 students each semester, PTS offers competitive wages for a wide variety of positions: parking attendants, office assistants, and maintenance workers.

PTS offers flexible scheduling for student employees. The department understands that classes are a student's main focus. Available shifts vary from early morning to late evening. Students can work as little as 10 hours or as many as 20 hours per week. It all depends on what you need.

• Am I eligible?
• What are the jobs?
• How do I apply?

Am I eligible?

All applicants must be registered University of Minnesota students. During fall and spring semesters, undergraduates and international students must maintain a minimum of six credits per semester to remain eligible for employment. Employees who
wish to continue their employment after graduation must be enrolled in a graduate program or as an Adult Special and must see a supervisor about changing status on official documents.

What are the jobs?

• Parking/Event Attendant - $7.65/hr.
  Qualifications: H/S graduation/equivalent.

Description: Parking attendants must provide positive public relations and customer service; operate computerized cash register; provide efficient parking management for entrance, storage, and exit vehicles; handle minor parking complaints and direct problems to appropriate personnel; and monitor sound/video equipment. Additionally, event attendants must handle heavy traffic flow and demonstrate strong analytical skills.

• Office Assistant - $7.75/hr.
  Qualifications: H/S graduation/equivalent. Microsoft Office experience helpful. General office skills.

Description: Assistant must type, file, help with mass mailings, and answer phones regarding parking and transit issues; sell contract permits; and complete data entry through accounts receivable system.

• Utility Worker/Parking Maintenance - $8.65/hr.
  Qualifications: H/S graduation/equivalent. These workers must have a valid drivers license, be at least 19 years old, and have a clean driving record (no moving violations within the last 2 years). They must be able to follow directions; lift 80 pounds; and possess an automotive aptitude. One year previous work experience is required.

Description: Utility/maintenance workers have 90 percent custodial duties, including snow removal, tasks in parking facilities, and answering the office phone. The remaining 10 percent involves the Motorist Assistance Program (MAP) to jump start cars, open locked cars, and change tires (spare). Procedural and safety training is provided.

How do I apply?

Students who are interested in working for PTS should look for current openings on the Human Resources Web site.

1. Click on "Find a Student Job"
2. Click on the "online postings" link under the "search current openings" headline.
3. Click "Search Postings"
4. Search for "student parking attendant," "office assistant," or "student utility worker" to find job opportunities.

If you have additional questions, give us a call at 612-626-PARK (7275) and we will help you.

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How can I make
more money?

The PTS Retention Bonus is our way to thank student employees for continuing to work for Parking and Transportation Services.

If a student works for two consecutive semesters and accumulates 510 hours, he or she is entitled to receive a $250 bonus.

Keep in mind that summer hours and winter/spring break hours are ineligible, but once you get your bonus, you can start over.

The longer you stay, the more you make!