Parking Maintenance Technician - Full-Time

Thunder Bay; Northwestern Ontario; On-site; CAD 40,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

The City of Thunder Bay is seeking a maintenance technician for parking meters and related equipment. This role involves repair, maintenance, and general upkeep of parking facilities, ensuring safety and functionality. Candidates should have a secondary school diploma and relevant mechanical skills, along with a valid driver's license.

Qualifications

• Secondary school graduation or equivalent experience.
• Knowledge of electricity and electronics is essential.
• Must have a valid Class 'G' Ontario Driver's Licence.

Responsibilities

• Repairs and maintains parking meter equipment.
• Collects and transports parking meter funds.
• Performs routine inspections and maintains parking lots.

Skills

Mechanical inclination

Proficient in welding

Ability to operate power tools

Computer operation

Education

Secondary school graduation

Equivalent combination of education and experience

Knowledge of electricity and electronics

Job description

POSITION SUMMARY: Under the general supervision of the Supervisor – Parking Authority, undertakes maintenance of parking meters, parking structures, parking lots, and parking control equipment, and collects parking meter monies.

MAJOR RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Repairs and installs parking meter posts and heads.
• Repairs and maintains parking meter mechanisms.
• Collects all monies deposited in meters and transports same to specified locations.
• Cleans and maintains parking structures and lots including flower beds; operates a powered sweeper when necessary.
• Maintains and repairs gate control equipment, revenue collection equipment, count systems, and all other equipment related to parking facilities; liaises with vendors and refers to equipment manuals to effect repairs.
• Paints lane marking stripes on parking lots and in garages.
• Performs routine inspections of parking meter installations and investigates complaints on faulty meters.
• Appears in court as a witness to give evidence on accuracy of meters.
• Maintains and replaces lights on parking lots.
• Removes snow from walkways, steps and lot entrances.
• Maintains a computerized inventory of parking meter locations and status (e.g. out of service, repaired and available for service.)
• Downloads and uploads data to and from hand-held devices; inputs data into inventory database; monitors inventory and informs Supervisor of required stock.
• Erects traffic control signs.
• Performs such other related duties as may be assigned.

QUALIFICATIONS:

Education/Experience:

• Secondary school graduation; or
• Equivalent combination of education and experience
• Knowledge of electricity and electronics

Skills/Abilities:

• Must be mechanically inclined
• Proficient in the use of a welding unit and cutting torch
• Must be capable of operating power tools and equipment
• Must be capable of performing routine work with a minimum of supervision
• Ability to read and write and to comprehend written/oral information and instructions
• Ability to operate a computer
• Must be physically capable of performing the essential duties of the job class including, but not limited to lifting, pushing, pulling, and standing, walking, squatting, kneeling and stooping on an ongoing basis.
• Must possess and maintain a valid Class “G” Ontario Drivers Licence, or equivalent
• Must meet the definition of a competent driver as defined by the Corporation
• Must have a working knowledge of the Occupational Health and Safety Act as it applies to this work

CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT:

• Must successfully complete basic welding safety and use training and the use of cutting torches within 6 months of start date
• Must successfully complete vendor training on parking meter equipment, applicable software use and multi-space parking lot equipment and parkade operating equipment within 12 months of start date
• Must obtain a propane cylinder exchange certification within 12 months of start date
• Must remain a competent driver as defined by the Corporation
• May be required to provide a successful driver’s record (uncertified)
• Must be bondable and willing to work shift work
• Must undergo a successful Criminal Record and Judicial Matters Check (CRJMC)

General Information:

As an equal opportunity employer, the City of Thunder Bay encourages applications from Indigenous peoples, persons with disabilities, members of visible minority groups, women and members of the 2SLGBTQ+ community.

ONTARIO HUMAN RIGHTS CODE: It is a contravention of the Human Rights Code of Ontario to discriminate on the basis of: race, ancestry, place of origin, colour, ethnic origin, citizenship, creed, sex, sexual orientation, marital status, family status, disability, age, record of offences, gender identity or gender expression.Therefore, a resume submitted to the City must not include references to any of the above characteristics. Do not include:

• Photos
• Any certificates that have photo identification
• Driver’s licences
• Police records checks

Note: The above documentation will be requested by the Human Resources Division should you be the successful applicant.If a Criminal Record Check is required, it will be requested by Human Resources should you be the successful applicant. Please do not submit your Criminal Record Check with your application.

ACCOMMODATION: Reasonable accommodations are available upon request for all parts of the recruitment process.

PRIVACY:Personal information on this form is collected under the authority of the Municipal Act, c. 302, as amended, and will be used to determine eligibility for employment. Questions about this collection of personal information should be directed to the Human Resources Division, 125 Syndicate Ave Suite 42, Thunder Bay, Ontario, P7E 6H8, Telephone: [phone]

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