Parking Meter Mechanic Series

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Employees in these classes maintain, repair, and inspect parking meters or supervise others performing these activities. Parking Meter Mechanics repair mechanical clock devices, troubleshoot and repair coin-operated devices, install meter heads, repair jams, and oil mechanisms, and maintain coin collection devices using hand and light power tools (such as drills, vacuum devices, and oilers). They may also collect money from meters.

DESCRIPTIONS OF LEVELS OF WORK

Employees at this level maintain, repair, and inspect parking meters and may collect money from meters. They work under general supervision from a designated supervisor.

A(n) Parking Meter Mechanic I typically -

1. maintains and repairs parking meters;
2. collects money from parking meters;
3. winds parking meter clock mechanisms;
4. inspects parking meters to determine if they are operating correctly and replace inoperative heads;
5. maintains an inventory of repair parts, replacement meter heads, and other materials;
6. prepares reports and records (such as service records, inventories, maintenance schedules, and meter locations);
7. monitors the activities of parking services personnel;
8. performs related duties as assigned.

Employees at this level supervise the maintenance, repair, and inspection of parking meters and participate in challenging repair activities. They work under general supervision from a designated supervisor.

A(n) Parking Meter Mechanic II typically -

1. supervises the staff responsible for maintaining and repairing parking meters by assisting in employee selection, providing training, and assigning and reviewing work;
2. coordinates the work activities of the unit by establishing operating methods and procedures (such as preventative maintenance schedules and emergency repair priorities);
3. performs complicated meter repair (such as replacement of balance wheels, installation of clutch assemblies, replacement of coin counting segments, and replacement of bearings and winding apparatus);
4. determines the need for and recommends the purchase of new equipment, supplies, and parts;
5. supervises the preparation of and ensures the accuracy of reports and records (such as service records, inventories, or meter locations);
6. acts as liaison with campus units (such as physical plant and security) to coordinate the installation of meters or coordinate special parking for events;
7. performs other related duties as assigned.

MINIMUM ACCEPTABLE QUALIFICATIONS

CREDENTIALS TO BE VERIFIED BY PLACEMENT OFFICER

1. High school diploma or equivalent.
2. Current/valid State of Illinois driver’s license for vehicle type(s) to be operated.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES (KSAs)

1. Skill in reading comprehension.
2. Skill in communicating effectively in writing as appropriate for the needs of the audience.
3. Visual and manual ability to work with small parts for extended periods.
4. Ability to deal effectively with the public.

CREDENTIALS TO BE VERIFIED BY PLACEMENT OFFICER

1. High school diploma or equivalent.
2. Three (3) years (36 months) of work experience, including on-the-job training in the repair of parking meters or similar mechanical equipment (such as coin-operated vending machines or small clocks).
3. Current/valid State of Illinois driver’s license for vehicle type(s) to be operated.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES (KSAs)

1. Knowledge of the mechanical functioning of parking meter heads and related timing and coin devices.
2. Skill in reading comprehension.
3. Skill in communicating effectively in writing as appropriate for the needs of the audience.
4. Ability to supervise.
5. Visual and manual ability to work with small parts for extended periods.
6. Ability to deal effectively with the public.