ALLENTOWN PARKING AUTHORITY MAINTENANCE/SNOW REMOVAL

This position reports directly to the Facilities Equipment & Operation Supervisor on duty.

DUTIES Include but are not limited to:

• Responsible for snow removal, use of shovel and snow blower, etc.
• Perform maintenance and repairs of lots, facilities, and equipment as needed.
• General Maintenance - including grass cutting, weed pulling, sweep up garage with pan and broom, pick up trash, clean lighting fixtures, etc.
• Perform other duties as assigned and/or as conditions warrant.
• Observe rules and practices concerning quality of work; personal conduct, safety, effective, and courteous service to the public.
• Hours of work include Nights, Weekends, Days and Holidays.
• Minor vehicle maintenance - change flat tire, light bulbs, batteries, etc.
• Observe rules and practices concerning quality of work; personal conduct, safety effective courteous service to the public.

REQUIREMENTS:

• Employee must have a High School diploma or GED.
• Employee must have a valid driver's license.
• Employee must be mechanically inclined, and able to operate power tools.
• Employee must clean all assigned areas.
• Employee must be able to cut grass/trim bushes, use a snowblower.
• Employee must be able to load/unload approximately 80 lb. bags of salt.
• Employee must be able to lift heavy equipment in and out of a truck bed.
• Employee must be capable of lifting 100 lbs. and pushing 200 lbs.
• Employee must be able to paint.
• Employee must be able to shovel all forms of snow.
• Employee must be able to work unsupervised for periods of time
• Employee must be available during all snowstorms to work up to 16 hours of labor intensive work.

NEW STARTING SALARY: $41,600 PER YEAR

(includes a $0.50 increase upon completion of 90-day introductory period, as well as potential differential increases)

The Allentown Parking Authority is an affirmative action/equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of age, color, disability, gender, gender identity, marital status, national or ethnic origin, race, religion, sexual orientation, or veteran status.

All offers of employment are contingent upon clear results of a thorough background check. Background checks will be conducted on all final candidates and will include social security verification, prior employment verification, professional references, educational verification, criminal history, motor vehicle records, and credit history. All final candidates agree to submit to testing for the detection of drugs and/or alcohol as a requirement for employment.