Parking Maintenance Worker I

The University of Iowa; Iowa City (IA); On-site; USD 38,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

The University of Iowa Parking & Transportation department seeks a Parking Maintenance Worker I to assist in installing, maintaining, and repairing parking equipment and signage across campus. The role supports safety and cleanliness in ramps, lots, and pedestrian areas and responds to equipment malfunctions.

Two shifts are available on campus with overtime for events and seasonal operations. A valid driver’s license is required, and background checks will be conducted.

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Assist in installation, maintenance, and minor repair of parking equipment and facilities.
• Constructs and installs traffic, parking, and related signs.
• Maintain safety, readiness, and cleanliness of parking ramps, surface lots, and pedestrian areas.
• Respond to jams and malfunctions of revenue/control equipment and software.
• Clean, paint, and perform minor surface repair of parking lots.

Skills

Maintenance experience

Driver’s license

Cash handling

Campus knowledge

Tools

Industrial sweepers

Power washers

Snow removal equipment

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.

This position is not eligible for University sponsorship for employment authorization.

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

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.

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 [phone] or [e-mail].

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.

Iowa City offers a great quality of life with world-class performances at Hancher Auditorium, Big Ten athletics, top-ranked public schools, and outdoor recreation.

Join us in making a difference at a leading Big Ten university and premier public research institution.

Additional Information

• Classification Title: Parking Maintenance Worker II
• Appointment Type: Merit
• Schedule: Full-time
• Work Modality Options: On Campus

Compensation

Contact Information

• Organization: Finance & Operations (General)
• Contact Name: Andy Brus

Equal opportunity employer

The University of Iowa is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants are encouraged to apply and will receive consideration for employment free from discrimination on the basis of race, creed, color, religion, national origin, age, sex, pregnancy (including childbirth and related conditions), disability, genetic information, status as a U.S. veteran, service in the U.S. military, sexual orientation, or associational preferences.

Persons with disabilities who need assistance or accommodations with the application or interview process may contact University Human Resources/Faculty and Staff Disability Services, [phone] or [e-mail] . For jobs in UI Health care, please contact UI Health care Leave & Disability Administration at 319-356-7543 .