What are the responsibilities and job description for the Parking Meter Mechanic (Provisional) position at City of Buffalo?
An incumbent of a position in this class performs maintenance and repairs of parking meters in the shop and field. The mechanical phase of the work is performed independently. Incumbents receive radio dispatched meter/parking complaints and general directions in accordance with accepted radio communication practices. General supervision is received from the Parking Enforcement Supervisor and incumbents have no supervisory responsibility over other employees. Inspects parking meters to see that they are in proper working order;
Performs maintenance and repairs on defective meters and installs posts, housings and mechanisms on the street;
Issues tags for parking violations;
Assembles and repairs or rebuilds mechanisms and housings in the shop;
Repairs or replaces broken glass parts and locks;
Paints the housing and domes/meters;
Maintain, repairs and cleans the Pay-n-display stations;
Prepares necessary reports in case of burglaries, accidents or any other damages;
Performs meter coin collections when necessary;
During assigned shift, enters into a hand-held computer, all work performed pertaining to parking meters and pay machines;
Maintains routine records and related logs;
Drives truck to and from work sites;
May be required to perform minor maintenance on vehicle; i.e. maintains fluid levels, tire inflation, cleans vehicles, etc.;
Performs related duties as required.
Graduation from a vocational school in mechanics.
OR,
One year of full-time experience in the repair of mechanical devices.
SPECIAL REQUIREMENT
Possession of a current NYS Drivers License that must be presented at time of appointment and maintained during employment.
Good knowledge of the operation, maintenance and repairs of mechanical devices;
Good knowledge of the construction, installation, operation and repair of parking meter clock mechanisms;
Good knowledge of the tools, equipment and methods of repairing such mechanisms;
Demonstrated ability to make repairs to ordinary type clock and meter mechanisms;
Ability to be trained in the use of a hand-held computer;
Mechanical aptitude; physical condition commensurate with the demands of the position.
Performs maintenance and repairs on defective meters and installs posts, housings and mechanisms on the street;
Issues tags for parking violations;
Assembles and repairs or rebuilds mechanisms and housings in the shop;
Repairs or replaces broken glass parts and locks;
Paints the housing and domes/meters;
Maintain, repairs and cleans the Pay-n-display stations;
Prepares necessary reports in case of burglaries, accidents or any other damages;
Performs meter coin collections when necessary;
During assigned shift, enters into a hand-held computer, all work performed pertaining to parking meters and pay machines;
Maintains routine records and related logs;
Drives truck to and from work sites;
May be required to perform minor maintenance on vehicle; i.e. maintains fluid levels, tire inflation, cleans vehicles, etc.;
Performs related duties as required.
Graduation from a vocational school in mechanics.
OR,
One year of full-time experience in the repair of mechanical devices.
SPECIAL REQUIREMENT
Possession of a current NYS Drivers License that must be presented at time of appointment and maintained during employment.
Good knowledge of the operation, maintenance and repairs of mechanical devices;
Good knowledge of the construction, installation, operation and repair of parking meter clock mechanisms;
Good knowledge of the tools, equipment and methods of repairing such mechanisms;
Demonstrated ability to make repairs to ordinary type clock and meter mechanisms;
Ability to be trained in the use of a hand-held computer;
Mechanical aptitude; physical condition commensurate with the demands of the position.
Salary : $40,131 - $49,554