Position: Parking Operations Technician 

Division: Community Services 

Department: Community Standards

Term: 1 Permanent Part Time position available.

Closing Date: 05/06/2024 

Labour Group: CUPE 59 

Posting:  3212 

Job Summary

Under supervision of the Parking Services Manager, this position installs, inspects, maintains, repairs, replaces, and collects money from parking pay stations and provides services to deliver the temporary reserved parking program.

Duties & Responsibilities

  • Performs collections from parking pay stations according to an established schedule.
  • Sorts and packages coins by denomination using mechanical sorting and packaging equipment. Trouble-shoots coin-handling equipment. Prepares bank deposit forms and records collection amounts. Tracks daily work and submits records.
  • Responds to daily customer complaints and equipment monitoring reports regarding parking pay station operation, takes action, and records findings.
  • Inspects and maintains parking stations.  Repairs or replaces faulty parts and installs, removes, and relocates existing parking pay stations. Orders and tracks inventory of parts, tools, and equipment. Monitors performance of pay stations and tracks actions taken. 
  • Installs new parking pay stations.
  • Provides services to deliver the temporary reserved parking program and maintains accurate records, as required.
  • Communicates closely with Parking Services Dispatch to deliver timely and responsive service for customers. 
  • Operates, and ensures the proper maintenance of, a City vehicle.
  • Performs other related duties as assigned.

Qualifications

  • Grade 12 education.
  • Two years' related experience in the repair and maintenance of small mechanisms including electronic parking pay stations. 
  • Electronic repair and maintenance training would be considered an asset.
  • Possession of a valid Saskatchewan Class 5 Driver's Licence.
  • Current driver’s abstract from SGI demonstrating a safe driving record.
  • Knowledge of the geographic area of the city where parking pay stations are located.
  • Knowledge of the tools, parts, mechanisms, methods and materials used in installing, servicing, repairing, and replacing parking stations.
  • Ability to diagnose common defects of electronic parking stations and to detect, by inspection, any worn, broken or improperly adjusted components and provide the necessary maintenance/repair as prescribed by the manufacturer.
  • Ability to work with minimal supervision.
  • Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships.
  • Proven ability to provide excellent customer service 
  • Physical ability to perform the assigned duties, and to work outside in all weather conditions.
  • Demonstrated skill in accurate record-keeping and quality assurance of work.
  • Demonstrated skill in the use of a computer using Microsoft Office Suite.
  • Ability to lift up to 50 lbs and lift repetitively 25 lbs.
     

Requires Security Check

Acceptable current Criminal Record Check (CRC) upon offer of employment.

Weekly Hours: 18.33 

Salary Range: $24.32 to $26.81 CAD per hour (2023 rates)

 

Diversity, Equity and Inclusion

The City of Saskatoon offers an inclusive workplace that embraces diverse backgrounds. As an equity partner with the Saskatchewan Human Rights Commission (SHRC), the City commits to diversity, equity and inclusion in our workplaces. By having our workforce reflect the community we serve, we support the realization of miyo-pimatisiwin, (me-o-pi-ma-ti-si-win) “the good life”, for all residents. To learn more about Diversity, Equity and Inclusion at the City, please visit Saskatoon.ca/diversity 

Accommodation

The City of Saskatoon strives to provide an accessible and inclusive workplace for all, including throughout the application and selection process through reasonable access and accommodations. Should you require accommodation through any stage of the recruitment process, please email talentacquisition@saskatoon.ca.