Parking Equipment Technician

**Opening Statement**

We acknowledge that the City of Kingston is situated on traditional Anishinabek (Ah
- nish-in-ah-bay), Haudenosaunee (Ho-den-o-show-nee) and Huron-Wendat (huron-wen-dat) territory and is the home of many Indigenous peoples. We are grateful to reside and work on this land.

Kingston is a smart, livable city in the heart of eastern Ontario. Its stable and diversified economy includes global corporations, innovative start-ups and all levels of government. Kingstonians enjoy a high quality of life with access to world-class education and research institutions, advanced healthcare facilities, affordable living and vibrant entertainment and tourism activities.

**Position Summary**

The Parking Equipment Technician performs general maintenance, repair and trouble shooting for Parking Services equipment including parking meters, pay and display machines, Pay on Foot garage equipment and mechanical arms. This position maintains databases, documents procedures, completes related record keeping, reviews manuals and communicates with colleagues and contractors as required. The Parking Equipment Technician provides customer focused services to resolve issues and maintains safe and clean parking facilities by completing janitorial duties, installation and removal of signs, and snow removal.

KEY DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES

Install, test, operate, maintain, troubleshoot and complete associated preventative maintenance and repairs with the mechanical, electrical and controls of various equipment including meters, physical plant, architectural, on-street stalls, surface lots, and parking garages

Follow up on complaints concerning non-functioning equipment and resolve issues

Maintain database for inventory and purchases for parking parts and shop supplies

Maintain database to track performance and repair statistics for equipment and malfunctions

Maintain records and logs, document policies and procedures

Perform janitorial functions, including garbage removal in parking facilities including on-street, surface parking lots, and parking garages

Complete sign installation and removal (for both temporary and permanent installations)

Complete basic carpentry, electrical and plumbing tasks

Review instruction manuals and resolve technical issues

Perform manual shoveling and salting as required

Complete routine tracking of information and data, and to prepare general correspondence and communications

Clean and maintain tools

Work with vendors to program new electronic equipment, program new fee structures, etc.

Assist with revenue collection from parking equipment (meters, pay and display machines, pay on foot equipment);
Operate a ¾ ton plow sander truck for ice and snow control at various parking facilities and locations;
Assist in the development and implementation of parking surveys, reviews, policies and procedures

Participate in emergency planning activities and department meetings and initiatives

Perform other duties as assigned

**Qualifications, Competencies**

2 year diploma in Electronics at the technician/technologist level i.e. Electrical Engineering Technician - Control Systems, or Electromechanical Engineering Technician - Automation & Robotics)

Six (6) months experience with trouble shooting, testing and servicing of electro-mechanical controls and equipment

Experience working with customers and general complaints

Experience with parking equipment is preferred

Possess and maintain valid Class ‘G’ Ontario driver’s license

Core Competencies: Customer Focus, Teamwork, Results Orientation, Integrity

**Skills, Abilities, Work Demands**

Demonstrated ability to perform in a fast paced and demanding work environment

Knowledge of mechanical and electronic systems

Ability to learn meter programming system

Strong computer skills, including competence in MS Office, including Word, Excel and Outlook

Demonstrated knowledge of computerized database systems

Ability to compose accurate written reports and correspondence

Comfortable operating power tools and equipment

Excellent public relations skills and demonstrated conflict resolution/problem solving skills required

Excellent customer service skills to address complaints

Must be team oriented, flexible and able to communicate effectively

Able to perform the essential duties of the job such as walk long distances, lifting, shoveling, standing for prolonged periods, driving, bending, twisting

Ability to work during inclement weather

Must be willing to work unsupervised, often alone any and/or all shifts

Must obtain and maintain a satisfactory criminal record check

**Closing Statement**

Your resumé must demonstrate how you meet position requirements. Please upload to your profile any educational Degrees, Diplomas and/or Certificates that are relevant and required for the position. We thank all who apply, however, only those selected for further consideration will be contacted. Information collected will be handled in