Parking Meter Technician - Hawthorne, CA

LAZ Parking California, LLC; Hawthorne (CA); On-site; USD 26,139 - 37,229; Full time

Job summary

A prominent parking services provider in Hawthorne, CA is hiring a Parking Meter Technician to maintain and repair parking meters. This full-time role requires a valid CA Driver’s License held for at least 2 years. Responsibilities include the installation of new meters, troubleshooting, maintaining records, and supporting revenue collection efforts. Candidates should have a high school diploma and general knowledge of electronic equipment, along with a strong ability to work independently. Competitive compensation starting at $23.00/hour is offered.

Qualifications

• General knowledge of streets and directions required.
• Repair and maintenance of electronic equipment.
• Experience with electronic parking meters or similar equipment.

Responsibilities

• Install new parking meters and perform routine maintenance.
• Troubleshoot and resolve technical issues with parking meters.
• Assist with coin revenue collection from meters.

Skills

Ability to work independently and multi-task

Ability to interpret policies and procedures

Technology savvy

Ability to handle electronic equipment

Safety minded

Education

High School graduate or equivalent

Job description

Address: Hawthorne, CA, USA

Compensation: $23.00/hour

Job Summary

The Parking Meter Technician maintains and repairs parking meters to ensure they function correctly. This driving position requires a valid CA Driver’s License held for at least 2 years.

Hours

Full‑time: 6:45 am–3:15 pm Monday‑Friday or Tuesday‑Saturday

Principal Job Duties

• Install new parking meters and perform routine maintenance and repairs.
• Troubleshoot and resolve technical issues with parking meters.
• Keep records of maintenance activities and meter statuses.
• Coordinate with the site supervisor to address and prioritize meter issues.
• Assist Supervisor with coin revenue collection from meters.
• Assist with any special assignments and projects as requested.
• Other related duties as assigned.

Education

• High School graduate or equivalent.

Experience

• General knowledge of streets and directions required.
• Repair and maintenance of electronic equipment.
• Installing, troubleshooting, and maintaining electronic parking meters or similar equipment.
• Communicating with clients and field personnel, receiving feedback and taking reports from field issues.
• Receiving shipments, maintaining inventory logs, and organizing pallets in a warehouse.
• Online and Android software used to manage and troubleshoot equipment issues.

Skills

• Ability to work independently and multi‑task.
• Ability to interpret policies, procedures, and standard business practices.
• Demonstrate a sense of urgency and timeliness.
• Open to feedback, differing opinions, and other points of view.
• Ability to speak, read, and comprehend English.
• Technology savvy.
• Possess an electrical/mechanical aptitude or willingness to learn new skills.
• Ability to handle electronic equipment and parts.
• Ability to utilize hand tools and electronics testing devices as required.
• Safety minded.

Physical Demands

• Willingness to work in the elements—heat, wind, snow, rain, etc.
• Ability to lift, push, and pull at least 50 pounds with assistance.
• Ability to stand or walk for extended periods of time (95–100% of shift).
• Ability to bend, stoop, squat, and lift frequently throughout a shift.
• Ability to handle pallet jack manually.

Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with qualified disabilities to perform essential duties/functions.

FLSA Status: Non‑Exempt

To be hired, all candidates must submit to a background check and pre‑employment drug test.

LAZ Parking is an equal‑opportunity employer. In all our employment practices, including hiring, we are firmly committed to providing equal employment opportunity (EEO) to all persons, regardless of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, age, genetics, Vietnam era, special disability, recently separated and other protected veterans, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local law. No question in our application process is used for the process of limiting or excluding any applicant’s consideration for employment on such grounds.

This employer participates in E‑Verify.