Parking Meter Technician - Parking Services

City of Savannah; Savannah (GA); On-site; USD 42,000 - 56,000; Full time

Job summary

The City of Savannah seeks a dedicated Parking Meter Technician to join Parking Services. You will install, maintain, troubleshoot, and repair parking meters and pay stations to ensure reliable operation and accurate revenue collection.

Responsibilities include installing meters, poles, signs; collecting meter cash; performing preventive maintenance; and addressing issues promptly. A high school diploma or GED and one year of mechanical repair or meter experience are required; a valid driver's

Qualifications

• Background investigation, including drug screen and education/license verification.
• Knowledge of repair and maintenance of parking meters and pay stations.
• Ability to establish priorities and organize work.
• Skill in using hand and power tools and communicating clearly.

Responsibilities

• Installs meter poles, parking meters, signs, and signposts; paints lines for parking spaces.
• Collects and counts money from parking meters and pay stations.
• Maintains and repairs tools.
• Repairs and/or replaces meters and pay stations.
• Welds meter poles and signposts.
• Instals, removes, and relocates bike racks.
• Performs other related duties as assigned.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Communication

Tool operation

Mechanical repair

Prioritization

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

Power tools

Meter installation

Job description

The City of Savannah is seeking a dedicated and detail-oriented Parking Meter Technician to join our Parking Services team. This position plays a vital role in maintaining the functionality, reliability, and accuracy of parking meters throughout the city. The ideal candidate will be responsible for the installation, maintenance, troubleshooting, and repair of parking meter equipment to ensure optimal performance and support the city's parking management operations. This is an excellent opportunity to contribute to the efficiency of urban mobility and enhance the overall parking experience for residents and visitors.

• Installs meter poles, parking meters, signs, and signposts; paints lines for parking spaces.
• Collects and counts money from parking meters and pay stations.
• Maintains and repairs tools.
• Repairs and/or replaces meters and pay stations.
• Welds meter poles and signposts.
• Installs, removes, and relocates bike racks.
• Performs other related duties as assigned.

High school diploma or GED, with one year of mechanical repair or parking meter installation and repair, or any equivalent combination of education, training, and experience.

Must possess and maintain a valid state driver's license with an acceptable driving history.

Work schedule: Mon - Fri, 7 am - 330 pm (subject to change with notice)

Additional Requirements

• Background investigation, including a supervised drug screen, post-offer/pre-employment medical screen, and verification of education, certifications, and licenses required prior to employment.
• Knowledge of department policies and procedures.
• Knowledge of the repair and maintenance of parking meters and pay stations.
• Skill in establishing priorities and organizing work.
• Skill in the operation of hand and power tools.
• Skill in the installation, repair, and maintenance of parking meters and pay stations.
• Skill in public and interpersonal relations.
• Skill in oral and written communication.

Minimum Standards

• SUPERVISORY CONTROLS: The Supervisor assigns work in terms of general instructions. The supervisor spot-checks completed work for compliance with procedures, accuracy, and the nature and propriety of the final results.
• GUIDELINES: Guidelines include the department and city policy and procedures, manufacturers' parts and repair manuals, and relevant city ordinances. These guidelines are generally clear and specific but may require some interpretation in application.
• COMPLEXITY: The work consists of related supervisory and technical repair and maintenance duties.
• SCOPE AND EFFECT: The purpose of this position is to participate in the repair and maintenance of parking meters. Success in this position contributes to the efficiency of revenue collection activities.
• PERSONAL CONTACTS: Contacts are typically with co-workers, other city personnel, vendors, and members of the general public.
• PURPOSE OF CONTACTS: Contacts are typically to give or exchange information, provide services, and resolve problems.
• PHYSICAL DEMANDS: The work is typically performed while intermittently sitting, standing, stooping, bending, crouching, or walking. The employee frequently lifts heavy objects, climbs ladders, uses tools or equipment requiring a high degree of dexterity, and distinguishes between shades of color.
• WORK ENVIRONMENT: The work is typically performed in an office, stockroom, shop, or outdoors, where the employee may be exposed to occasional cold or inclement weather. The employee may be exposed to noise, dust, dirt, grease, and machinery with moving parts. The work requires the use of protective devices such as masks, goggles, or gloves.
• SUPERVISORY AND MANAGEMENT RESPONSIBILITY: None.