Parking Maintenance Worker II

UIOWA•Iowa City, IA

18h•Onsite

About The Position

The University of Iowa Parking & Transportation department is seeking a Parking Maintenance Worker II. This position will provide repairs, service, and maintenance of parking equipment and parking facilities. It involves responding to trouble calls, collecting money from parking meters, creating, monitoring, and maintaining reports and records concerning parking issues, and making and installing parking signs. The role also includes maintaining the safety, readiness, and cleanliness of parking facilities and providing support to University events. The starting wage is $18.72/hour. This position is performed fully on campus and is not eligible for University sponsorship for employment authorization. Joining the University of Iowa means becoming a vital part of the Hawkeye community, where your work directly impacts education, research, and student success. The university offers exceptional health coverage, university-paid life insurance, robust retirement plans, and generous leave policies, along with 24/7 support services, well-being resources, and access to UI Health Care specialists. Professional growth is supported through advanced training, leadership development, and tuition assistance. Iowa City provides a great quality of life with cultural events, Big Ten athletics, top-ranked public schools, and outdoor recreation.

Requirements

Three years related experience working with comparable equipment, both electrical and mechanical.
Specialized training and/or experience working with equipment unique to parking functions.
A valid driver’s license is required, as well as an ability to meet and maintain University of Iowa Driving Policy.

Nice To Haves

Knowledge of University of Iowa Campus and locations of various parking facilities.
Experience working in maintenance operations.
Experience with motor vehicles, industrial sweeper, skid loaders and snow removal equipment.
Customer service experience.
Ability to follow written and oral instructions.
Experience with cash handling.
Intermediate computer knowledge.
Good communication skills and ability to work successfully on a team.
Radio communication experience.

Responsibilities

Install, maintain, and repair parking related equipment (PARCS: parking gates, ticket dispensers, pay in lane devices, fee computers) and facilities (Ramps / Lots), including scheduled (preventative maintenance) and unscheduled (responding to failures) work.
Service, collect, and maintain parking meters and various pay in lane parking devices, including trouble calls, rate conversions, and maintaining reports and records.
Create, monitor, and maintain reports and records concerning parking issues, including parts inventory database, performance records for various equipment, and preventive maintenance records and schedules.
Design, construct, install, and maintain traffic and parking related signs (standard parking signs and electronic signs).
Perform semi-skilled maintenance functions including working on lights, painting, carpentry, and plumbing.
Maintain safety, readiness, and cleanliness of parking ramps, surface lots, and pedestrian areas through the operations of industrial sweepers, power washers, air blooms, skid loaders, trucks, and through use of brooms, shovels and other tools.
Provide support to University events.