Parking Meter Technician

JOB SUMMARY:
This is skilled work in the Public Parking Department. An employee in this class, under direct
supervision of the Manager of Parking, performs skilled functions in the day-to-day operations of
the Parking Department. Primary emphasis is directed towards the City's parking meters and
automated parking equipment in the City Parking Garages. This position is considered "essential
personnel" and will be required to be able to respond to emergencies as needed.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
* Services, maintains and repairs parking meters and automated parking equipment.
* Collects parking meter revenues and transports deposits to the bank.
* Interacts with parking computer system on regular basis.
* Interacts with and directs other parking employees in the absence of the Superintendent of Public Parking.
* Places and removes "No Parking" signs.
* Involved with the handling of meter disputes and complaints.
* Operates a vehicle observing legal and defensive driving practices on a regular basis.
* Performs other duties as assigned.

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES:
* Provides direction and support to the part-time parking associates and custodians in the Public Parking Department. This is done in accordance with the Manager of Parking.
* Carries out these responsibilities in accordance with the organization's policies and applicable laws.
* Responsibilities may include assisting with interviewing and training employees; planning, assigning, and directing work; addressing complaints and resolving problems.

QUALIFICATIONS: 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.

REQUIRED EDUCATION AND/OR EXPERIENCE:
* High school diploma or general education degree (GED).
* One (1) year of related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience.
* Experience with automated parking equipment and parking software.

REQUIRED CERTIFICATES AND/OR LICENSES:
* Vehicle Operator's license with satisfactory driving record that meets insurability standards of the City's insurance carrier is required. The employee must maintain the license for the duration of their employment.

REQUIRED SKILLS (Communication/Language; Mathematical; Computer; etc.):
* Ability to speak and understand the English language.
* Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals.
* Ability to write routine reports and correspondence.
* Ability to speak effectively before groups of customers or employees of organization.
* Ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals.
* Ability to compute rate, ratio, and percent and to draw and interpret bar graphs.
* Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out instructions furnished in written, oral, or diagram form.
* Ability to deal with problems involving several concrete variables in standardized situations.
* Ability to be bonded, if needed, for the purpose of handling money.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS: The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by the incumbent 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; reach with hands and arms; stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl; and talk or hear. The employee is occasionally required to sit, climb or balance, and taste or smell. The employee must frequently lift and/or move up to 30 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus.

WORK ENVIRONMENT/CONDITION: 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. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently exposed to wet and/or humid conditions, moving mechanical parts, outside weather conditions, extreme cold, and extreme heat. The employee is occasionally exposed to high, precarious places; fumes or airborne particles; risk of electrical shock; and vibration. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.