CLASS SPECIFICATION
SUPERVISOR, PARKING METER UNIT
DEFINITION OF CLASS:
This is skilled and supervisory work involving the repair and maintenance of
parking meters and other parking control equipment. Contacts generally are with
employees of the crew, contractors and parts suppliers and involve obtaining
and providing information and instructions and solving problems. This class
of work may entail some public service/assistance, but it is incidental to the
primary focus of the work performed.
An employee in this class, working under general supervision, is responsible
for ensuring that scheduled preventive maintenance, repairs, adjustments, rate
and time conversions, and settings to different types of parking meters and
related equipment are accomplished within well defined shop procedures and time
guidelines. As a working leader of a crew of skilled Parking Meter Mechanics,
the employee has latitude to plan their training and work assignments. The complexity
of this class of work is marked by the technical knowledge required of an incumbent
concerning parking meter maintenance and repair, and the analysis necessary
to plan the work of the shop and to solve problems arising in the work. The
impact of properly performed work ensures the efficient operation of the County's
parking meter operations. The employee regularly visits parking locations to
make change and perform minor repairs on meters which places the employee at
some risk. Work is performed in a well lighted and ventilated "clean shop"
environment. Work is of a sedentary nature, but involves the use of small precision
hand tools, cleaning machines, lubricants and solvents, and includes the frequent
lifting of light objects.
EXAMPLES OF DUTIES: (Illustrative Only)
Plans, schedules, assigns, monitors, reviews and corrects/approves and evaluates
the maintenance and repair work of journey level Parking Meter Mechanics and
lesser skilled employees.
Provides technical advice and assistance to subordinates on either new or difficult/complex
jobs.
Orders parts and equipment as authorized. Develops specifications for bids for
large jobs.
Repairs, overhauls, modifies, adjusts and sets timing of parking meters and
related equipment such as time recorders, coin changers, ticket dispensers,
and time/charge computers.
Ensures correct placement of meters, signs and user instructions.
Converts meters to accept different coin combinations and to register different
time limits.
Repairs and recombinates special security locks for parking meters.
Modifies equipment, parts, and tools for special purpose application.
Investigates reports of malfunctioning or vandalized equipment.
Provides court testimony regarding parking meter accuracy, cases of vandalism
and theft, and other related matters as required.
Prepares reports for each parking meter serviced.
Keeps records concerning ordering of parts, maintenance, and inventory.
Approves leave requests, counsels and institutes disciplinary action when necessary
for subordinates.
Performs related duties as required.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:
Experience: Three years of journey level experience as a Parking Meter Mechanic.
Education: Completion of high school or High School Certificate of completion
recognized in the State of Maryland.
Equivalency: An equivalent combination of education and experience may
be substituted.
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:
Knowledge of repair methods and hand and machine tools appropriate to the work
of this class.
Knowledge of the functions of, skill in and ability to make complex mechanical
repairs to a variety of small mechanical equipment such as parking meters, coin
changers, ticket dispensers, and time/charge computers.
Ability to instruct personnel in the repair of small mechanical equipment and
clock mechanisms.
Ability to monitor the work of, counsel and motivate subordinates.
Ability to comprehend and apply equipment manufacturer's specifications and
schematics.
Ability to modify or adjust parts within minimum tolerances specified.
Ability to independently maneuver parking meters in a "clean shop"
environment and to effect preventive maintenance and repair procedures.
Ability to keep parts, inventory and maintenance records, and to ensure adequate
supplies of parts, tools, etc. are on hand to accomplish the work.
Ability to deal tactfully and effectively with people.
LICENSE:
Possession of a valid motor vehicle operator's license appropriate to the equipment
operated by an employee in this class, in accordance with Maryland State Commercial
Driver's License requirements.
Eligibility for personal bonding as determined by the Department/Agency to which
the position is assigned.
PROBATIONARY PERIOD:
Individuals appointed or promoted to this class will be required to serve a
probationary period of six months, during which time performance will be carefully
evaluated. Continuation in this class will be contingent upon successful completion
of the probationary period.
MEDICAL PROTOCOL: Medical History Review
Class Established: December, 1984
Revised: March, 1992
February, 1995(M)
April, 2010
Formerly Titled: Parking Meter Mechanic II