Maintenance Worker II – Parking

City of Topeka; Topeka (KS); On-site; USD 23,000 - 25,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

KPERS

Vacation & Holiday pay

Life/Disability Insurance

Deferred Comp Savings Plan

Short-Term Disability Insurance

Onsite Health & Wellness Clinic

Fitness facility access

Free Parking

Employee Assistance Program

Zoo Memberships

Job summary

The City of Topeka is seeking a Maintenance Worker II for the Public Works – Facilities & Parking Division to perform preventive maintenance and routine operational duties in city parking garages, lots and structures. Responsibilities include repairing gates, ticket machines, card readers and overhead operator equipment, plus outdoor maintenance such as mowing, trimming and debris removal.

Candidates should have a high school diploma or GED, a valid Kansas driver’s license, and at least one year

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED equivalent required.
• Valid Kansas driver’s license and insurable driving record required.
• One year experience in building maintenance, construction, or grounds maintenance required.

Responsibilities

• Perform preventive maintenance and repairs on parking garages, gates, ticket machines, card readers and overhead operator equipment.
• Perform outside landscaping including mowing, trimming, trash and debris removal.
• Perform parking meter maintenance including installation, removal, painting and repairs.
• Learn Pay-On-Foot cash handling procedures and the Scan Net gated system.

Job description

Department: Public Works - Facilities & Parking Division

The City of Topeka is looking for a hard-working individual to serve as a Maintenance Worker II within the Parking division. This position will perform preventive maintenance and routine operational duties in City parking garages, lots and structures.

What will you do:

• Perform preventive maintenance and repairs on parking garages to include gates, ticket machines, card readers and overhead operator equipment.


• Perform outside landscaping which includes mowing, trimming, trash and debris removal.


• Perform parking meter maintenance to include installation, removal, painting and repairs.


• Will learn the BI-monthly, Pay-On-Foot station cash handling procedures as well as the Scan Net computerized gate system.

The ideal candidate possesses any combination of the following traits:

• A basic knowledge of mechanics and/or plumbing hand tools.


• Has knowledge of standard safety practices.


• Thrives in a mobile work environment.

Minimum Qualifications:

• High school diploma or GED equivalent required.


• Must possess and maintain a valid Kansas driver’s license and city insurable driving record. Please review the insurability guidelines here.


• One (1) year experience in building maintenance, construction, or grounds maintenance is required.

Entry rate of pay -

$17.17 - $17.94 per hour DOQ.

The City of Topeka offers a comprehensive benefits package, including:

• Kansas Public Employee Retirement System.


• Generous paid Vacation and Holiday pay


• Paid Life/Long Term Disability Insurance


• Deferred Comp Savings Plan


• Short-Term Disability Insurance


• Free Onsite Health & Wellness Clinic


• Free in-house full-service fitness facility


• Free Parking


• Employee Assistance Program


• Discounted Zoo Memberships

The City of Topeka is an Equal Opportunity Employer.