Lift Technician - Newark, New Jersey

LAZ Parking; The Ironbound (NJ); On-site; USD 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health Coaching & Resources

Employee Assistance Program

401(k) with Employer Match

Job summary

LAZ Parking is looking for a qualified individual to support lift maintenance across its locations in New Jersey. This role focuses on installing, troubleshooting, and repairing parking lift systems while ensuring safety and operational efficiency.

The ideal candidate will have over 5 years of mechanical experience and a valid driver's license. The job also involves training staff on maintenance processes and handling a variety of equipment in various weather conditions.

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years of experience in maintenance, mechanical or electrical fields.
• Ability to safely handle physical workload including lifting up to 50 pounds.
• Valid driver's license required.

Responsibilities

• Install, troubleshoot, and repair onsite parking lift systems.
• Conduct routine preventative maintenance on all parking systems.
• Train Location Managers and staff on day-to-day operations.

Skills

Troubleshoot and repair parking lift systems

Mechanical knowledge

Strong communication skills

Customer service skills

Education

High school or equivalent

Tools

Hand tools

Power tools

Job description

The following programs are available to help support you, free of charge.

Additional Benefits

• Health Coaching & Resources – One‑on‑one health coaching is available to all employees whether you choose to enroll in LAZ Benefits or not.
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP) – you and eligible members of your household have 24/7 access to confidential counseling.
• 401(k) with Employer Match

Position Summary

Support LAZ at Edison ParkFast Operations by maintaining and providing lift maintenance support to all parking locations throughout New York and New Jersey.

• Install, troubleshoot and repair onsite parking lift systems at our New York and New Jersey operating business locations on a daily basis
• General equipment breakdown, calibration, field service, maintenance, troubleshoot, repair and upgrade of equipment in the field
• Conduct routine preventative maintenance on all parking systems to ensure proper functionality and safety
• Determine types of equipment, tools, or materials needed for each job
• Monitor inventory of spare and used parts
• Work with assigned Facility Managers to complete daily assignments
• Train Location Managers and staff on day‑to‑day operations, routine maintenance, software use and reporting
• Maintain assigned work truck and company‑issued tools
• Complete timely resolution of all service tickets and support new project installations
• Completion of timely and accurate paperwork and information flow each day
• Ladder climbing and ladder extension usage to safely perform equipment maintenance outdoors, in all weather conditions and from various heights
• Safe use of hand tools and power tools equipment

Background and Skills Preference

• Minimum 5 years of experience in maintenance, mechanical or electrical fields
• Ability to troubleshoot and repair parking lift systems
• Ability to safely handle physical workload including the lifting up to 50 pounds
• Ability to safely climb and perform work from ladders and extensions
• Ability to safely from various heights, outdoors and in all weather conditions
• Knowledge and experience on safe operations of hand tools and power tools
• Ability to learn and understand mechanics and different lines of products
• Prior experience working on parking equipment preferred
• Good communication skills; strong interpersonal skills; public relations skills
• Customer service skills; interacting with customers daily to train on installed systems
• Ability to take direction from Senior Technicians and/or Managers
• Strong attention to detail
• Valid driver's license required

Education

Highschool or equivalent (preferred)

Experience

Mechanical knowledge – 5 years preferred

Skills

• Ability to speak, read, and comprehend the English language.

Physical Demands

• Willingness to work in the elements – heat, wind, snow, rain, etc.
• Ability to lift, push and pull at least 10 lbs.
• Ability to stand and walk for extended periods of time.
• Ability to bend, stoop, squat, and lift frequently throughout a shift.

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with qualified disabilities to perform the essential duties/functions.

FLSA Status: Exempt

LAZ is an equal opportunity employer. We are an equal opportunity employer that does not discriminate on the basis of actual or perceived race, color, creed, religion, national origin, ancestry, citizenship status, age, sex or gender (including pregnancy, childbirth, related medical conditions, and lactation), gender identity or gender expression (including transgender status), sexual orientation, marital status, military service and veteran status, disability, protected medical condition as defined by applicable state or local law, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, and local laws and ordinances. We make all employment decisions, including, but not limited to, recruiting, hiring, training, and promoting our employees and administering our personnel policies, without regard to protected characteristic in accordance with applicable federal, state, and local laws and ordinances. We are dedicated to ensuring that all decisions regarding personnel are in accordance with our principles of equal employment opportunity.