Maintenance Technician

About Us: Here at LAZ Parking, we often say, it’s not what we do, it's the way we do it. We are more than just the fastest growing and largest privately held parking company in the country, we believe that the work we do and how we treat people can really make a difference.

Hours: Tuesday to Saturday 3:00pm to 11:00pm / 2nd Shift 

Classification: Full-Time / 40 Hours Per Week 

Compensation Package: Hourly Pay $17.30 + $1.55 Incentive = $18.85 per hour

Union: Teamsters Local 727

Benefits: H&W, Pension, L&E, Vacation, Sick/Personal, Holiday Pay as applicable per the Meters CBA.

The Spirit of the Position:

The Maintenance Technician maintains on-street parking equipment to ensure it is in good working order.

Principal Job Duties:

• Drive a fleet vehicle safely and efficiently.
• Check and repair when necessary all parking meters and pay stations, daily.
• Standard check of equipment to include but is not limed to proper operations, paper supply, accuracy of time on system clock, and overall general appearance.
• Verify maintenance schedule for daily projects to be completed.

• Keep accurate inventory of parts and equipment.
• Note and report any safety condition relating to equipment or place of employment.
• Housekeeping duties to include but are not limited to cleaning of tools and equipment, shop organization and any other housekeeping tasks as deemed necessary.
• Walk assigned route daily noting and correcting any maintenance problems.
• Paint meter poles, curbs, equipment as required.

• Other related duties as assigned

Requirements:

Education:

• High school diploma or GED required.

Experience:

• 2+ years in a maintenance or technical role.
• Experience in general labor and or assembly.
• Experience in an on-street or routed is preferred but not required.

• Parking industry experience is preferred but not required.

Skills:

• General knowledge of the city or area the position is located.
• General knowledge of computers.

• Excellent mechanical aptitude.
• General knowledge of hand-held devices and computers.
• Ability to handle challenging and, at times, emotionally-charged situations.
• Ability to communicate professionally and effectively.
• Ability to speak, read, and comprehend the English language.

• Must be open to feedback, differing opinions and other points of view.
• Demonstrates a sense of urgency and timeliness.
• Demonstrates the ability to seek improvement.
• Excellent teambuilding and interpersonal skills.
• Knowledge of how to operate various types of motor vehicles.

• Ability to produce and maintain an acceptable driving record and unrestricted Illinois drivers’ license.

Physical Demands:

• Willingness to work in the elements – heat, wind, snow, rain, etc.
• Ability to lift, push and pull at least 50 pounds.

• Ability to stand, walk and run for extended periods of time.
• Ability bend, stoop, squat and lift continuously throughout a shift.
• Ability to operate machinery and vehicles.

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.  Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with qualified disabilities to perform the essential duties/functions.

FLSA Status: Non-Exempt

LAZ is an equal opportunity employer. We are an equal opportunity employer that does not discriminate on the basis of actual or perceived race, color, creed, religion, national origin, ancestry, citizenship status, age, sex or gender (including pregnancy, childbirth, related medical conditions, and lactation), gender identity or gender expression (including transgender status), sexual orientation, marital status, military service or unfavorable discharge from military service and veteran status, disability, physical or mental handicap unrelated to ability, protected medical condition as defined by applicable state or local law, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local laws and ordinances. We make all employment decisions, including, but not limited to, recruiting, hiring, training, and promoting our employees and administering our personnel policies, without regard to protected characteristic in accordance with applicable federal, state, and local laws and ordinances. We are dedicated to ensuring that all decisions regarding personnel are in accordance with our principles of equal employment opportunity.

LAZ Parking participates in E-Verify.