Parking Meter Mechanic (Provisional)

RESIDENCE: Residence is a requirement for all positions. In the absence of clear and convincing evidence to the contrary, an applicant shall be deemed a non-resident if he/she cannot show ninety (90) days of continuous and uninterrupted residence in the City of Buffalo prior to filing application. THIS DOES NOT APPLY TO ANYONE APPLYING FOR THE BUFFALO POLICE ENTRY LEVEL EXAMINATION.

PLEASE TAKE NOTICE THAT THE ORDINANCES OF THE CITY OF BUFFALO MANDATE CONTINUOUS RESIDENCY IN THE CITY DURING YOUR EMPLOYMENT, EXCEPT FOR POSITIONS SPECIFICALLY EXEMPT UNDER STATE LAW.

FEE: WHERE INDICATED, A NON-REFUNDABLE APPLICATION PROCESSING FEE MUST ACCOMPANY YOUR APPLICATION VIA CHECK, CASH OR MONEY ORDER (If using check for payment, your check must clear to complete processing.)

Check with Civil Service office for fee waiver info.

Distinguishing Features of the Class

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.

Examples of work (Illustration Only)

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.

Minimum Qualifications

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.

Additional Information

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.

The City of Buffalo's benefit package is designed to give our employees and their love one's, comfort, safety, and stability they need in serving our community each and every day.

Our Offerings Include

• Medical and vision, Dental, Life Insurance (basic) and (supplemental)
• New York State Retirement System
• Deferred Compensation Plan
• Employee Assistance Program for employee/family members
• Flexible Spending Accounts
• Liberal holidays & vacation
• Growth Opportunities and Steady earnings potential