Parking Maintenance Technician

City of Gainesville•Gainesville, FL

13d•$15 - $24•Onsite

About The Position

This is entry-level manual labor and semi-skilled technical work performing routine facility and equipment maintenance tasks as well as performing general janitorial duties for the parking operations division. Positions allocated to this class report to a designated supervisor and work under general supervision. Work in this class is distinguished from other classes by its routine and as-needed preventative maintenance activities and janitorial duties.

Requirements

Graduation from high school or possession of an acceptable equivalency diploma
One (1) year of experience in building/facility maintenance work, including use of tools and equipment used in maintenance and repair work.
Valid driver license required at time of appointment and at all times while employed in this classification.
Knowledge of and ability to operate tools and supplies used in grounds keeping and facility maintenance, including lawn mower, weed eater, pressure washer, blower, air compressor, pneumatic tools, standard tools and accessories, painting equipment, chemicals, etc.
Knowledge of precautions necessary to perform work safely.
Ability to perform manual tasks involving physical strength and endurance under variable weather conditions.
Ability to work and communicate effectively with supervisors, coworkers and the general public, including angry and/or abusive individuals.
Ability to read and understand various written communication means, including email, text, word documents, electronic calendars, hand-written directions, etc.
Ability to utilize a computer to store documents, perform minor internet searches and operate standard programs, such as Word, Excel and Outlook.
Ability to work independently with little supervision.
Ability to conform to grooming and dress codes (uniforms furnished).
Required to stand, walk, use hands and fingers to handle or feel objects, tools, or controls.
Ability to squat, stoop, or kneel, reach above head and reach forward.
May on occasion be required to sit.
Ability to safely operate a city vehicle and other motorized equipment.
Ability to use hand strength to grasp tools and climb ladders.
Ability to bend or twist the neck and trunk to perform duties
Ability to lift and/or move up to 40 pounds.
Specific vision abilities to perform this work include close vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to focus.

Nice To Haves

May be required to respond under emergency conditions.

Responsibilities

Performs general cleaning activities such as trash collection, restroom cleaning, window washing, spill clean-up, and sweeping or blowing of dirt/leaves/debris.
Inspects buildings, equipment and grounds for needed maintenance and repair and handles any minor repairs required (e.g. repair of fencing, drywall repair, minor carpentry, etc.).
Performs general painting of walls, floors or other structures as needed (e.g. graffiti cover-up, stencil use in special projects, etc.)
Performs minor plumbing maintenance (e.g. replacement or repair of leaks in drains and faucets, unclogging of drains/toilets, etc.).
Operates pressure washer for routine and as-needed cleaning of buildings, floors, stairwells and other structures.
Performs repair, replacement and changes to parking related signs and instructional devices.
Maintains the grounds around the parking structures including mowing grass, weed eating, edging, minor trimming and blowing of dirt/leaves/debris using a variety of gas-powered, electric or hand-powered tools and equipment.
Performs routine and as-needed repair and programming of parking meters including head replacement, cleaning, lubrication, removing obstructions, resetting, changing batteries, changing decals and reprogramming.
Maintains inventory levels of maintenance and janitorial tools and supplies working with contracted vendors and staff to recommend and initiate procurement, confirm receipt and perform stocking.
Performs routine collection and audit of parking meters working closely with fellow co-workers and other city departments to ensure collection and audits are complete.
Comprehends and adheres to policies, procedures and safety regulations, while performing tasks.
Attends work on a continuous and regular basis.
May be required to respond under emergency conditions.
Performs other related duties as assigned.