Parking Maintenance Worker I

UIOWA•Iowa City, IA

2d•Onsite

About The Position

The University of Iowa Parking & Transportation department is seeking a Parking Maintenance Worker I to assist with the installation, maintenance, and minor repair of parking equipment and facilities, and the construction and installation of traffic, parking, and related signs. The position is performed fully on campus and is not eligible for University sponsorship for employment authorization. There are two schedules: Sunday–Thursday, 5:00 p.m.–1:30 a.m., or Tuesday–Saturday, 5:00 p.m.–1:30 a.m. Overtime is required as needed for athletic events, snow removal, parking lot painting, and power washing.

Requirements

One year of related experience working with comparable electrical and mechanical equipment.
Possession of a current, valid driver's license.
Ability to meet and maintain the University of Iowa Driving Policy.

Nice To Haves

Knowledge of the University of Iowa campus and locations of various parking facilities.
Experience working in maintenance operations.
Experience with motor vehicles, industrial sweepers, skid loaders, and snow-removal equipment.
Experience with cash handling.
Extensive computer knowledge.
Good communication skills.
Radio communication experience.

Responsibilities

Assist with installing, maintaining, and performing minor repairs on parking equipment, including calibrating gate arms, reinstalling REPM equipment, and testing hardware to troubleshoot problems.
Construct and install traffic, parking, and related signs.
Maintain the safety, readiness, and cleanliness of parking ramps, surface lots, and pedestrian areas using equipment and hand work.
Respond to ticket jams, pay-station coin jams, malfunctioning gate arms, and other parking revenue/control equipment and software malfunctions.
Clean and paint parking lots and perform minor surface repairs.
Work overtime as required for athletic events, snow removal, parking lot painting, and power washing.