What are the responsibilities and job description for the PARKING ENFORCEMENT OFFICER PT position at City of Lake Worth Beach?
Vacancies: 1
The City of Lake Worth Beach invites qualified individuals to apply for the position of Parking Enforcement Officer P/T.
This Part-Time Non-Exempt Non-Bargaining position is based on a 29 hour work week with an hourly pay of $15.47.
Part-time employees are not eligible for City health and pension plan.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Troubleshoots and diagnoses malfunctioning electronic parking devices; repairs, rebuilds and replaces related equipment including fuses, switches, wiring, cables, etc., per schematics and diagrams.
- Participates in daily preventative maintenance of parking pay stations via testing and adjustments.
- Responds to complaints of malfunctioning electronic meters and repairs or replaces as required.
- Assist Parking personnel in retrieval, recording, storing and collection of revenue from pay stations in accordance to city procedures.
- Assist patrons with questions regarding pay stations and general parking and customer service inquiries.
- Maintains department vehicle and equipment in terms of safe operation, appearance, security and preventive maintenance.
- May lay out, remove or install new meters as required by City parking ordinances.
- Performs “stand-by” duty and responds to off-duty emergency call-ins to effect repairs to malfunctioning electronic equipment.
- May perform duties of other classifications in the division on an as-needed basis.
- Works with local sheriff’s office to provide a safe environment at the city’s parking areas.
- May require nights, weekends and holidays.
- Fill in for Parking Operations Supervisor when needed.
- Performs other duties and special projects as assigned.
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES:
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Considerable knowledge of standard methods, practices, materials and equipment utilized in Electronic maintenance and repair work, including Strada/Parkeon Pay Stations or other types.
- Considerable knowledge of occupational hazards and appropriate safety precautions.
- Working knowledge of standard methods, practices, materials and equipment utilized by Parking
Services.
- Working knowledge and skill in use and care of mechanical and power hand tools.
- Knowledge of City of Lake Worth municipal parking ordinances.
- Ability to issue citations and give quality customer service.
- Ability to analyze electronic equipment, diagnose malfunctions and make necessary repairs.
- Ability to understand and follow oral and written instructions.
- Ability to perform both delicate and rough mechanical work.
- Ability to read and understand diagrams.
- Ability to make arithmetic computations quickly and accurately.
- Ability to run, walk, kneel, stoop, crouch and stand for long periods of time.
- Ability to withstand adverse weather conditions and must be able to lift up to 50 pounds.
- Ability to maintain time and work records, and prepare reports daily using arithmetical computations.
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Ability to learn and keep abreast of changes in related meter and computer technologies.
- Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with other employees, parking
device manufacturers’ representatives and the general public.
- Knowledge of record keeping.
- Working knowledge of Outlook, Word and Excel.
- Ability to communicate effectively, both orally and in writing.
EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:
High School Diploma or GED with one year or more experience in maintenance and repair of complex electronic parking devices. Prefer Parking Enforcement Specialist Training (PEST) certified. Must possess a valid Florida Driver’s License and have an acceptable driving record.
Days off and hours will vary.
