Maintenance Technician - Chicago Parking Meters

Here at LAZ Parking, we often say, it’s not what we do, it's the way we do it. We are more than just the fastest growing and largest privately held parking company in the country, we believe that the work we do and how we treat people can really make a difference.

About the role

The Maintenance Technician maintains on-street parking equipment to ensure it is in good working order.

Responsibilities

• Drive a fleet vehicle safely and efficiently.
• Check and repair when necessary all parking meters and pay stations, daily.
• Standard check of equipment to include but not limited to proper operations, paper supply, accuracy of time on system clock, and overall general appearance.
• Verify maintenance schedule for daily projects to be completed.
• Keep accurate inventory of parts and equipment.
• Note and report any safety condition relating to equipment or place of employment.
• Housekeeping duties to include but not limited to cleaning of tools and equipment, shop organization and any other housekeeping tasks as deemed necessary.
• Walk assigned route daily noting and correcting any maintenance problems.
• Paint meter poles, curbs, equipment as required.
• Other related duties as assigned.

Requirements

• High school diploma or GED required.
• 2+ years in a maintenance or technical role.
• Experience in general labor and or assembly.
• Experience in an on-street or routed environment is preferred but not required.
• Parking industry experience is preferred but not required.

Skills

• General knowledge of the city or area the position is located.
• General knowledge of computers.
• Excellent mechanical aptitude.
• General knowledge of hand-held devices and computers.
• Ability to handle challenging and, at times, emotionally-charged situations.
• Ability to communicate professionally and effectively.
• Ability to speak, read, and comprehend the English language.
• Must be open to feedback, differing opinions and other points of view.
• Demonstrates a sense of urgency and timeliness.
• Demonstrates the ability to seek improvement.
• Excellent teambuilding and interpersonal skills.
• Knowledge of how to operate various types of motor vehicles.
• Ability to produce and maintain an acceptable driving record and unrestricted Illinois driver’s license.

Physical Demands

• Willingness to work in the elements – heat, wind, snow, rain, etc.
• Ability to lift, push and pull at least 50 pounds.
• Ability to stand, walk and run for extended periods of time.
• Ability to bend, stoop, squat and lift continuously throughout a shift.
• Ability to operate machinery and vehicles.

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with qualified disabilities to perform the essential duties/functions.

Pay

Hourly Pay $17.30 + $1.55 Incentive = $18.85 per hour

Schedule

Tuesday to Saturday, 3:00pm to 11:00pm / 2nd Shift
Full-Time / 40 Hours Per Week

Benefits

• Health & Welfare (H&W)
• Pension
• Life & AD&D (L&E)
• Vacation
• Sick/Personal leave
• Holiday Pay as applicable per the Meters CBA

Union: Teamsters Local 727