Parking Utility Worker

Applications/resumes will be accepted through the close of business on Thursday, Aug. 29, 2024. EOE/M/F/H

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS & SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS

Graduation from high school or GED; experience in basic bookkeeping and record keeping; or any equivalent combination of education and experience.

Valid driver’s license from state in which employee resides.

NATURE OF WORK

This is a routine but responsible position calling for accuracy, dependability and responsibility in the monitoring and maintenance of parking meters, meter collection and general maintenance and custodial work for the Huntington Municipal Parking Board. Work involves the writing of parking tickets, collection of money from parking meters and manual labor in the maintenance of buildings, grounds, lots and parking garage. Work is performed under the general supervision of the Parking Field Supervisor/Downtown Events Manager.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

Checks parking meters and issues tickets; reports meters needing repairs.

Installs parking meter poles and parking meters.

Replaces parts in digital parking meters, including digital timer, plastic globes and coin trays.

Checks citizen-reported complaints of broken, malfunctioning, missing or vandalized meters.

Paints meter posts and attaches signs, numbers, lettering, or Parkmobile stickers when instructed.

Assists with temporary posting of cardboard signs for events, construction, or other special functions.

Watches for stolen cars and reports such to Huntington Police Department; checks license plates for unpaid citations and tickets; applies vehicle immobilizers when necessary.

Collects money from parking meters and transports to office.

Responsible for cleaning HMPB facilities on a daily basis, including buildings, grounds, lots and parking garage; assists in weed and snow removal.

Assists with special events parking and may direct flow of traffic on parking lots or in garage.

May assist or fill in for other Municipal Parking Board employees as needed.

Assists public, i.e., directions and helping in emergency situations, including basic first aid.

Promotes courtesy and professionalism throughout the City of Huntington.

Other duties as assigned.

NECESSARY KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES

Knowledge of city streets.

Knowledge of basic bookkeeping practices and procedures.

Skill in the operation of assigned equipment.

Physical ability to handle collection equipment and walk long distances.

Ability to work outdoors under all weather conditions.

Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with employees and the general public and to deal with problems courteously and tactfully.

TOOL AND EQUIPMENT USED

Motor vehicle, telephone, computer/ticket writer, collection cart, meter keys, two-way radio, vehicle immobilizer, broom, dust pan, leaf blower, weed eater, hand tools, and air compressor equipment.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

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 disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to use hands to finger, handle, feel or operate objects and to reach with hands and arms. The employee is frequently required to sit, stand, walk, talk, bend, lift, see, hear, and smell.

The employee frequently lifts and/or moves up to 50 pounds.

WORK ENVIRONMENT

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Work is performed primarily outdoors in all weather conditions, including temperature extremes and wet and/or humid conditions. Work is occasionally performed in the office.

The noise level in the work environment is usually moderately quiet in the office and moderately loud in the field.

SUMMARY

The duties listed above are intended only as illustrations of the various types of work that may be performed. The omission of specific statements of duties does not exclude them from the position if the work is similar, related or a logical assignment to the position.

The job description does not constitute an employment agreement between the City of Huntington and the employee and is subject to change by the City as the need arises.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $35,885.00 - $39,343.00 per year

Benefits:

• Employee assistance program
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Retirement plan

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Monday to Friday

Work Location: In person

Salary : $35,885 - $39,343