Electronic Technician I

University of Kentucky; Lexington (KY); On-site; USD 42,000 - 62,000; Full time

Job summary

The University of Kentucky Transportation Services team is seeking an Electronic Technician I to support the daily operation, maintenance, and administration of parking and revenue-control systems.

This role involves analyzing LPR and parking data, reviewing applications, updating records, testing new technologies, and providing professional customer service to the university community. A strong attention to detail and ability to work both independently and with a team are essential.

Qualifications

• Experience with technology systems, hardware, software applications, or automated equipment.
• Ability to analyze data, identify trends, discrepancies, and potential problems.
• Strong documentation and record-keeping across multiple systems.
• Ability to learn and test new parking technology and equipment.

Responsibilities

• Analyze parking data to identify trends and potential discrepancies.
• Review applications across systems to investigate and resolve issues.
• Enter, update, verify, and maintain accurate records in internal/external systems.
• Test and support new parking technologies, equipment, and best practices.
• Perform preventive maintenance and first-level troubleshooting on access, revenue-control, and related equipment.
• Monitor systems remotely and respond to alerts and malfunctions.
• Troubleshoot hardware and system issues and escalate when needed.
• Ensure reliable operation of parking access, gate, payment, and revenue-control systems.
• Collect, count, reconcile revenue from meters and stations; deposit per procedures.
• Maintain documentation of cash collections and equipment activity.
• Follow cash-handling, security, and internal-control policies.
• Provide professional customer service to students, faculty, staff, and visitors.

Skills

Data analysis

Troubleshooting

Hardware maintenance

Customer service

Cash handling

Attention to detail

Independent work

Team collaboration

Job description

Required License/Registration/Certification

None

Physical Requirements

Lift, push, pull up to 50 pounds and work in a variety of weather conditions

Shift

Monday-Friday 7:00 AM-3:30 PM (40 hours/week) Overtime may be required to meet departmental needs.

Job Summary

The University of Kentucky Transportation Services team is seeking a dependable, detail-oriented, and customer-focused Electronic Technician I to support the daily operation, maintenance, and administration of parking and revenue-control systems.

What You’ll Do

• Analyze LPR and parking data to identify trends, patterns, irregularities, and potential violations or discrepancies.
• Review parking applications and information across multiple systems to investigate and resolve discrepancies.
• Enter, update, verify, and maintain accurate records using internal and external systems.
• Test new parking technologies and equipment, identify issues, and assist with establishing best practices for implementation and end-user support.
• Perform preventive maintenance and first-level troubleshooting on parking access, revenue-control, and related equipment.
• Monitor parking and revenue-control systems remotely and respond to equipment alerts, malfunctions, and operational issues.
• Troubleshoot hardware and system issues, determine potential causes, take appropriate corrective action, and escalation issues when necessary.
• Support the reliable and continuous operation of parking access, gate, payment, and revenue-control systems.
• Collect, count, verify, deposit, and reconcile revenue from Automatic Pay Stations and parking meters in accordance with established procedures.
• Maintain accurate documentation of cash collections, deposits, reconciliations, equipment activity, and other operational records.
• Follow University cash-handling, security, internal-control, parking, and operational policies and procedures.
• Provide professional and responsive customer service to students, faculty, staff and visitors to the University.
• Communicate parking policies, procedures, violations, technology, and applicable requirements clearly and professionally.
• Educate and assist users with parking procedures, technology, access systems, and applicable requirements.
• Identify potential operational concerns and proactively work with appropriate personnel to develop and implement solutions.
• Maintain current knowledge of parking systems, technology, equipment, procedures, policies, and departmental responsibilities.
• Perform additional duties, special assignments, and operational support activities as needed.

What You’ll Bring

• Knowledge of parking operations, parking technology, revenue-control systems, data entry, and data analysis practices.
• Experience working with technology systems, hardware, software applications, or automated equipment.
• Ability to analyze data and identify trends, discrepancies, irregularities, and potential problems.
• Ability to troubleshoot equipment and system issues and determine when problems should be resolved independently or escalated.
• Strong attention to detail and ability to maintain accurate records across multiple systems.
• Ability to learn, test, and effectively use new technology and equipment.
• Strong organizational, planning, and time-management skills with the ability to manage multiple responsibilities.
• Ability to handle cash accurately and securely while maintaining appropriate financial controls and confidentiality.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to provide professional customer service and communicate effectively with diverse populations.
• Ability to work independently while also collaborating effectively as part of a team.
• Ability to establish and maintain positive working relationships with University community

What’s In It for You

Technology and innovation: Gain hands-on experience with parking technology, LPR systems, automated payment systems, access-control equipment, and emerging technologies that support modern parking operations.

Meaningful operational impact: Play an important role in maintaining reliable parking systems and ensuring university community have access to safe and functional parking facilities.

Problem-solving opportunities: Apply analytical and technical skills to investigate discrepancies, and troubleshoot equipment.

Customer service: Serve as a knowledgeable resource for the University community by providing guidance and assistance with parking policies professionally.

Professional growth: Develop valuable experience in data analysis, technology testing, equipment maintenance and University operations.

Collaboration: Work closely with Transportation Services staff to improve parking processes, evaluate technology, and establish effective operational practices.

Comprehensive benefits: Enjoy competitive compensation, outstanding benefits, and opportunities for career development and advancement within the University of Kentucky.

Skills / Knowledge / Abilities

Does this position have supervisory responsibilities?

Does this position have supervisory responsibilities? No

Preferred Education/Experience

driver’s license

Deadline to Apply

Deadline to Apply 09/04/2026

Our University Community

We value the well-being of each of our employees and are dedicated to creating a healthy place for everyone to work, learn and live. In the interest of maintaining a safe and healthy environment for our students, employees, patients and visitors, the University of Kentucky is a Tobacco & Drug Free campus.

The University follows both the federal and state Constitutions as well as all applicable federal and state laws on nondiscrimination. The University provides equal opportunities for qualified persons in all aspects of institutional operations and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, ethnic origin, religion, creed, age, physical or mental disability, veteran status, uniformed service, political belief, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, pregnancy, marital status, genetic information or social or economic status.

Any candidate offered a position may be required to pass pre-employment screenings as mandated by University of Kentucky Human Resources. These screenings may include a national background check and/or drug screen.

Posting Specific Questions

• * Please indicate your amount of experience with the troubleshooting and/or repair of parking access control electronic equipment.
  • None
  • More than 0, up through 1 year
  • More than 1 year, up through 3 years
  • More than 3 years
• * Indicate the number of years of paid work experience you have in cash handling.
  • None
  • More than 0, up through 1 year
  • More than 1 year, up through 3 years
  • More than 3 years, up through 5 years
  • More than 5 years

Required Documents

• Resume
• Cover Letter