PARKING METER REPAIRER 7141

DISTINGUISHING FEATURES OF THE CLASS

The work involves performing routine duties involving the maintenance and repair of town or village parking meters. The employee may assist in issuing parking summonses and collecting coins from meters when not engaged in repair work. Work is performed under the supervision of a Parking Meter Supervisor or an assigned Town official and is evaluated through periodic conferences and inspections of repaired meters. Does related work as required.

TYPICAL WORK ACTIVITIES

Inspects parking meters periodically to replace or repair damaged meter mechanisms; lubricates the functional parts of the meter head on a regular basis;

Replaces broken meter head windows and bent coin entrance slides;

Replaces damaged parking meter heads and pipes; straightens bent meter pipes, cements or tightens bolts on loose pipes;

Cleans and paints parking meter heads and pipes when necessary;

May issue summonses, collect monies and assist in the counting and depositing of meter revenues when not engaged in repair work.

FULL PERFORMANCE KNOWLEDGES, SKILLS, ABILITIES AND PERSONAL CHARACTERISTICS

Good knowledge of the operational characteristics of parking meter mechanisms; good knowledge of the standard tools and materials used in the maintenance and repair of parking meters; ability to repair parking meters; ability to deal with the public in a courteous and tactful manner; ability to understand and follow oral and written instructions; physical condition commensurate with the demands of the position.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

OPEN COMPETITIVE

a) Two years of experience in mechanical maintenance and repair work; or,

b) Completion of a recognized course in the maintenance and repair of parking meters.

R3/22/04

SUFFOLK COUNTY

Non-Competitive