Parking Maintenance Worker I

University of Iowa

Iowa City (IA)

On-site

USD 42,000 - 54,000

Full time

3 days ago

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Job summary

University of Iowa Parking & Transportation is seeking a Parking Maintenance Worker I to assist in installation, maintenance, and minor repairs of parking equipment and facilities on campus.

The role involves constructing signs, maintaining safety and cleanliness of parking areas, and responding to equipment malfunctions. Strong communication, basic cash handling, and prior maintenance experience are valued; valid driver's license is required. Position is on campus with evening shifts.

Qualifications

Strong communication and documentation skills.
Ability to handle cash and perform basic financial tasks.
Experience with radio communications and field signaling.
Background in maintenance operations and equipment handling.
Good computer literacy for reporting and monitoring systems.
Experience operating parking equipment and cleaning/maintenance gear.

Responsibilities

Assist in installation, maintenance, and minor repair of parking equipment and facilities.
Construct and install traffic, parking, and related signs.
Maintain safety, readiness and cleanliness of ramps and lots using equipment.
Respond to jams and malfunctions in revenue/control equipment and software.
Perform surface cleaning and minor repairs to parking lots.

Skills

Communication skills

Cash handling

Radio communication

Maintenance operations

Computer literacy

Equipment operation

Tools

Industrial sweepers

Skid loaders

Snow removal equipment

Gate arms calibration

REPM equipment

Cash handling systems

Job description

The University of Iowa Parking & Transportation department is seeking a Parking Maintenance Worker I. This position will assist in the installation, maintenance, and minor repair of parking equipment and facilities. It will assist in the constructs and installs of traffic, parking, and related signs.

Duties To Include

Assists in the installation, maintenance, and minor repair of parking equipment, which includes proper calibration of gate arms, reinstalling REPM equipment, testing hardware in general to trouble shoot.
Constructs and installs traffic, parking, and related signs.
Maintain safety, readiness and cleanliness of parking ramps, surface lots, and pedestrian areas through the operations of industrial sweepers, power washers, snowplows, sanders, snow blowers, air brooms, skid loaders, paint machine, trucks and hand work.
Responds to ticket jams, pay station coin jams, improperly working gate arms, and all other parking revenue/control equipment and software malfunctions.
Cleans, paints and performs minor surface repair of parking lots.

Schedule

There are two positions: One works Sunday-Thursday 5:00pm-1:30am & the other works Tuesday-Saturday 5:00pm-1:30am, overtime as required for athletic events, snow removal, parking lot painting, and power washing.

Location

Campus

For a full job description, please send an e-mail to the contact listed below.

Minimum Eligibility Requirements

One year of related experience working with comparable equipment, both electrical and mechanical.
Possession of a current, valid driver's license.

Special Qualifications

A valid driver’s license is required, as well as an ability to meet and maintain University of Iowa Driving Policy.

Desirable Qualifications

Knowledge of University of Iowa Campus and locations of various parking facilities.
Experience working in maintenance operations.
Experience with motor vehicles, industrial sweeper, skid loaders and snow removal equipment.
Experience with cash handling.
Extensive computer knowledge.
Good communication skills.
Radio communication experience.

Position And Application Details

Job openings are posted for a minimum of 10 calendar days. This job may be removed from posting and filled any time after the minimum posting period has ended. Successful candidates will be required to self-disclose any conviction history and will be subject to a criminal background check and driver’s license verification. Up to 5 professional references will be requested at a later step in the recruitment process. State agency employers in Iowa are required to use E-Verify to confirm employment eligibility. University of Iowa employees, including those who work remotely or out-of-state, are subject to E-Verify.

For additional questions, please contact Andy Brus at (319) 467-1454 or andrew-brus@uiowa.edu.

This position is performed fully on campus

About The University Of Iowa

Joining the University of Iowa means becoming a vital part of the Hawkeye community, where your work directly impacts education, research, and student success.

Enjoy exceptional health coverage, university-paid life insurance, robust retirement plans, and generous leave policies. Benefit from 24/7 support services, well-being resources, and access to UI Health Care specialists. Grow professionally with advanced training, leadership development, and tuition assistance.

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