Maintenance Specialist - Poughkeepsie, NY

LAZ Parking New York/New Jersey•Poughkeepsie, NY

8h•$17 - $19•Onsite

About The Position

LAZ Parking is one of the largest and fastest growing parking companies in the country, operating hundreds of thousands of parking spaces. They are a PEOPLE FIRST company, with a mission to create opportunities for their employees and value for their clients. The Maintenance Specialist is responsible for ensuring garages and surface lots are maintained and cleaned on a daily basis. This role involves interfacing with customers, handling disputes, and providing effective communication between departments, co-workers, customers, and clients.

Requirements

Experience with general facility maintenance required.
Experience in customer relations.
May need a valid driver’s license and be able to operate Maintenance vehicles.
Ability to communicate professionally and effectively.
Willingness to be flexible, work multiple facility locations.
Ability to handle challenging and at times, emotionally charged situations.
Must be able to work unsupervised.
Ability to speak, read, and comprehend the English language.
Must be able to make decisions independently and stay firm on decisions made (not easily persuaded).
Demonstrates a sense of urgency and timeliness.
Excellent team building and interpersonal skills.
Ability to lift, push and pull at least 30 pounds.
Ability to stand, walk and run for extended periods of time.
Ability bend, stoop, squat and lift frequently throughout a shift.
Ability to operate machinery including a golf cart.
Driver's license required.
Must be able to drive with hitch/trailer.

Nice To Haves

Parking industry experience is preferred but not required.
High school diploma or GED preferred but not required.

Responsibilities

Ensure garages and surface lots are maintained and cleaned on a daily basis.
Responsible for general maintenance of the garage and surface lots – sweeping, wiping down surfaces and equipment, emptying trash, picking up trash, changing light bulbs, painting etc.
Assist with snow removal and management of winter upkeep (managing sidewalks and garages).
May need to operate garage/floor sweeper and scrubber to ensure floors are clean and safe.
Responsible for ensuring all daily duties on maintenance checklist are completed efficiently and timely.
Greet customers using name, be responsive and timely with correspondence and problem resolution, and display a caring attitude, develop a rapport with the customer base.
Provide vehicle assistance to customers in garages and surface lots.
Assist customers as needed over intercom system, in lobbies, lanes, and in the parking office.
Promote good customer relations by consistently providing premier customer satisfaction with a friendly demeanor, can-do attitude, and willingness to help at all times.
Assist with cashiering functions as needed.
Perform other duties as assigned.

Benefits

Sign-On Bonus: up to $350
Referral Bonus: $500 for EACH person you refer
Flexible Schedule
Growth Opportunities
Pay Activ – On-demand access to earned wages, get up to 50% of your earned wages immediately
Paid training
Free company uniform
Health Coaching & Resources
Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
Smoking Cessation Program
401(k) with Employer Match
Medical, dental, vision – 3 plan options!