Parking Meter Repair Worker (Eligible for up to $5,000 in bonuses)

Salary : $46,860.76 - $65,937.80 Annually

Location : Sacramento, CA

Job Type : Full-Time Career

Job Number : 003629-25-PW

Department : Public Works

Division : Parking Service Division

Opening Date : 02 / 18 / 2025

Closing Date : 3 / 4 / 2025 11 : 59 PM Pacific

THE POSITION

New hires in the Parking Meter Repair Worker classification may be eligible for one-time recruitment and retention bonuses totaling up to $5,000 during the first year of employment.

The Department of Public Works, Parking Services Division, is seeking a Parking Meter Repair Worker to perform maintenance on parking meters and payment kiosks owned and managed by the City of Sacramento. This position will require the removal, carrying, and repair of meter equipment that weighs 25 lbs. or more. This position is full-time and will require reporting to work on weekends, holidays, and evening shifts, at times in inclement weather conditions.

IDEAL CANDIDATE STATEMENT

The ideal candidate will have the physical ability to use repair tools, drive a City truck and perform extensive walking for the duration of a work shift to service parking meters on the street and in parking facilities. The ideal candidate will have reliable attendance, conduct themselves in a professional manner as a representative of the City of Sacramento, and be attentive to technical detail to service mechanical and computerized meter equipment.

DEFINITION

To perform skilled work in the repair, maintenance, cleaning, and servicing of municipal parking meters.

SUPERVISION RECEIVED AND EXERCISED

General supervision is provided by the Parking Meter Repair Supervisor.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

EXAMPLES OF DUTIES

Depending upon assignment, duties may include, but are not limited to, the following :

• Perform technical work in the repair and maintenance of municipal parking meters and related equipment.
• Disassemble, clean, test, and repair the internal parts of parking meters using specialized tools, electrical devices, and calibration equipment.
• Install new meters and modify existing meters as required.
• Maintain appropriate records, logs, and reports.
• Manufacture parts as necessary, using presses, lathes, and grinders.
• Operate a light truck or other vehicle in performing assigned field work.
• Collect money from parking meters as necessary.
• Perform related duties as required.

QUALIFICATIONS

Knowledge of :

Ability to :

Experience and Education :

Any combination equivalent to experience and education that could likely provide the required knowledge and abilities would be qualifying. A typical way to obtain the knowledge and abilities would be one year of technical experience in the repair and maintenance of small mechanisms, coin-operated machines, or timing devices.

PROOF OF EDUCATION

Should education be used to qualify for this position, then proof of education such as, but not limited to, university / college transcripts and degrees should be submitted with your application and will be required at the time of appointment. Unofficial documents and / or copies are acceptable.

An applicant with a college degree obtained outside the United States must have education records evaluated by a credentials evaluation service. Evaluation of education records will be due at time of appointment.

License or Certificate :

Possession of or ability to obtain an appropriate, valid California Class C driver license.

THE SELECTION PROCEDURE

Please note, the City of Sacramento's preferred method of communication with applicants is via e-mail. As such, please ensure you verify the e-mail address on your application, and check your e-mail frequently, including your spam and junk folders. All e-mail notifications can also be accessed through the governmentjobs.com applicant inbox.

2. Training and Experience Exam : (Weighted 100%) - The questions located at the end of the application are the Training and Experience (T&E) Exam. Responses to the T&E questions will be rated and scored. This exam will evaluate the relevance, level, and progression of a candidate's education, training and experience. The exam score will determine your ranking on the eligible list for this job. When completing the T&E questions, please note :

3. Eligibility : Candidates who pass the Training and Experience Test will be placed on the eligible list. The hiring department may contact candidates for interview at any time during the life of the one-year list. Candidate's eligibility expires one year from the date of notification of a passing score for the Parking Meter Repair Worker examination.

4. Screening Committee : (Pass / Fail)- All candidates that pass the examination and are in one of the top three ranks will have their application forwarded to the hiring department for review. The hiring department will select the most competitive applications for further consideration. Human Resources will only evaluate employment applications for the minimum qualifications, as stated on the job announcement, for applications selected by the hiring department.

5. Conditional Hire : Upon receipt of a conditional offer, the selected candidate must complete and pass LiveScan / fingerprinting. If applicable, candidates may also need to pass a pre-employment medical exam, controlled substance and / or alcohol test, and possess any required licensure or certification prior to receiving a start date from the Department. Failure to meet these prerequisites will be grounds for withdrawal of your conditional offer of employment.

QUESTIONS :

For questions concerning this job announcement and the application process :

Bilingual Pay

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Pension Reform Act

The City of Sacramento is covered by the California Public Employees' Retirement System, and as such, must adhere to the California Public Employee's Pension Reform Act (PEPRA) of 2013. Please note that the provisions within this act may affect or impact an applicant's eligibility and / or selection for open vacancies at the City of Sacramento.

Equal Opportunity Employer

The City of Sacramento is an equal opportunity employer to all, regardless of age, ancestry, color, disability (mental and physical), exercising the right to family care and medical leave, gender, gender expression, gender identity, genetic information, marital status, medical condition, military or veteran status, national origin, political affiliation, race, religious creed, sex (includes pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding and related medical conditions), and sexual orientation.

Additional Information

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Union Contracts :

Salary Schedule :

APPLICATION : I understand my application must meet the minimum qualifications for consideration of employment with the City of Sacramento. The experience I list in the duties area of the "Work Experience" section of the employment application will be used to determine if I meet the minimum qualifications as stated on the job announcement. A resume, responses to the supplemental questions requiring a narrative response, employment history listed elsewhere in the application or attachments will not substitute for the information required in the "Work Experience" section of the employment application. Position / job titles will not be considered in determining eligibility for meeting the minimum qualifications for this position. Note : Qualifying experience is based on full-time experience (40 hours per week). Qualifying experience is calculated to the full-time equivalent (pro-rated if less than 40 hours / week). Please refer to the City of Sacramento's Applicant Resources Page for Screening Instructions : https : / / www.cityofsacramento.gov / HR / employment

PROOF OF EDUCATION : To qualify for this classification you may use any combination of education and / or experience as listed to provide required knowledge, skills, and abilities.I understand proof of education such as, but not limited to, university / college transcripts and degrees should be submitted with my application and will be required at the time of appointment if I am using education to qualify for this position.Please refer to the City of Sacramento's Proof of Education Requirements (https : / / www.cityofsacramento.gov / HR / employment) for information on accepted documentation.

EDUCATION CONFIRMATION : If I am using education to qualify for this position, I attest I possess or will possess the following level of education by time of appointment if I am selected for this position.

DRIVER'S LICENSE CONFIRMATION : I attest I possess or will possess a valid California Class C Driver's License by the time of appointment if I am selected for this position.

SUPPLEMENTAL QUESTIONNAIRE : The answers to the questions below will be reviewed by the hiring department along with the information provided in your employment application. Therefore, your answers must be consistent with your employment application information (especially in the "Education" and "Work Experience" sections), must be unambiguous, and must contain sufficient but concise detail and organization. A resume will not be accepted in lieu of completing this Supplemental Questionnaire. Lack of clarity, incomplete or inconsistent information, and / or disorganized presentation may negatively affect the hiring department's review of your Supplemental Questionnaire. I understand and agree to the above instructions.

Describe any experience you have repairing mechanical or electronic equipment.

Describe your experience with parking systems or equipment, specifically the operation and / or maintenance of them.

TRAINING AND EXPERIENCE EXAMINATION : The following questions are the Training and Experience (T&E) Examination. In addition to the City of Sacramento employment application, applicants must complete and submit online responses to the T&E questions. This exam will evaluate the relevance, level, and progression of a candidate's education, training and experience. Therefore, your responses to the T&E Exam questions should be thorough and complete because the exam score will determine your ranking on the eligible list for this job. In accordance with the City of Sacramento's Racial and Gender Equity Action Plan (RGEAP), this examination contains non-binary names and pronouns. For additional information regarding the City's RGEAP, please copy and paste the following link into a web browser : http : / / www.cityofsacramento.org / - / media / Corporate / Files / CMO / City-of-Sacramento-RGEAP-v810012020.pdf?la=en I understand and agree to the above instructions.

Select the one option that best describes your experience repairing, installing, or inspecting parking meters, coin-operated machines, or timing devices.

Select the one option that best describes your experience using specialized tools and / or calibration equipment to perform necessary testing and cleaning on small motors and clock mechanisms.

Select the one option that best describes your experience with documenting and maintaining accurate records, such as, but not limited to : inspections, routine maintenance, or repairs.

Select the one option that best describes your experience evaluating, preparing, and confirming power tools are safe to use in alignment with workplace safety policies.

Required Question

Salary : $46,861 - $65,938