Maintenance Worker II � Parking

City of Topeka; Topeka (KS); On-site; USD 49,200,000 - 51,405,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Retirement plan

Paid vacation/holidays

Life/STD Insurance

Deferred compensation

Short-term disability

Onsite health clinic

Fitness facility

Free parking

Employee assistance program

Zoo membership discounts

Job summary

The City of Topeka is seeking a Maintenance Worker II for the Parking division to perform preventive maintenance and routine duties in city garages, lots, and structures.

Responsibilities include repairing gates, ticket machines, card readers, and overhead equipment; landscaping; meter maintenance; and learning cash handling procedures and the Scan Net gate system.

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Perform preventive maintenance and repairs on parking structures, gates, ticket machines, card readers and overhead operator equipment.
• Perform outside landscaping including mowing, trimming, trash and debris removal.
• Maintain parking meters, including installation, removal, painting and repairs.
• Learn and apply BI-monthly Pay-On-Foot cash handling procedures and Scan Net gate system.

Skills

Mechanics basics

Plumbing tools

Safety knowledge

Mobile environment adaptability

Education

High school diploma or GED

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.