Regular Full-Time Parking Maintenance Technician
Top Benefits
About the role
Job Description:
Reporting to the Manager, Municipal Parking & Cemetery, the Parking Maintenance Technician supports safe and reliable municipal parking operations. This role includes maintaining and repairing parking equipment, performing inspections and preventive maintenance, following revenue collection procedures, providing customer service, responding to after-hours call-outs, assisting with downtown events, and operating City vehicles with situational awareness in public environments.
Responsibilities:
- Perform preventive maintenance, diagnostics, and skilled repairs on parking equipment including gates, pay stations, pay-by-plate machines, parking meters, and ticket dispensers to ensure safe, accurate, and reliable operation
- Troubleshoot mechanical, electrical, and software issues; complete routine and corrective maintenance to minimize downtime and extend equipment lifespan
- Manage parking revenue collection in accordance with corporate procedures, including cash and electronic transactions, reconciliations, recordkeeping, and security protocols
- Conduct daily inspections of parking facilities and equipment to identify vandalism, damage, or malfunctions; complete minor repairs and initiate work orders as needed to maintain clean, safe, and functional facilities
- Support downtown events by preparing and managing parking assets, coordinating with city staff and event organizers, and ensuring parking areas are properly configured, marked, and accessible
- Provide on-call after-hours support, operate City vehicles safely between sites, assist customers with equipment issues, and maintain situational awareness to ensure public safety and protect City assets
- Support and demonstrate the City of Oshawa core values of Authenticity, Courage, and Trust
- Perform other duties as assigned
Requirements:
- Two (2) Year post-secondary diploma from a community college in Mechanical Engineering, Mechanical Technician – Millwright, Electrical Engineering Technician, Electromechanical Engineering Technology or related program
- Minimum of two (2) years previous experience in parking maintenance with specific experience in on-street or gate control equipment and electromechanical systems
- Established skills in Microsoft Office applications and related software applications
- Possession and maintenance of a valid Ontario Driver's Licence, in good standing (minimum Class “G”), a driver’s abstract showing no demerit points, and the ability to pass the Corporation's tests for motor vehicle operation
- Ability to quickly diagnose and troubleshoot a wide range of parking equipment, make sound repair decisions
- Strong situational awareness and safety focus when working on open equipment or handling revenue in high-traffic, public environments
- This position requires shift work necessary to fulfil the requirements of the operation
As a condition of employment, the City of Oshawa will require successful candidates to undergo a Criminal Records and Judicial Matters Check.
What the City Offers:
- Competitive salary
- Comprehensive benefits package
- Pension (OMERS)
- Professional development opportunities and/or education reimbursement
- Paid professional association membership for certification maintenance
- Free on-site parking
- Hybrid work
- Employee perks and wellness programming
About City of Oshawa, ON
Oshawa is a city in Ontario, Canada, on the Lake Ontario shoreline. It lies in Southern Ontario, approximately 60 km east of Downtown Toronto. It is commonly viewed as the eastern anchor of the Greater Toronto Area and of the Golden Horseshoe. It is the largest municipality in the Regional Municipality of Durham.
Regular Full-Time Parking Maintenance Technician
Top Benefits
About the role
Job Description:
Reporting to the Manager, Municipal Parking & Cemetery, the Parking Maintenance Technician supports safe and reliable municipal parking operations. This role includes maintaining and repairing parking equipment, performing inspections and preventive maintenance, following revenue collection procedures, providing customer service, responding to after-hours call-outs, assisting with downtown events, and operating City vehicles with situational awareness in public environments.
Responsibilities:
- Perform preventive maintenance, diagnostics, and skilled repairs on parking equipment including gates, pay stations, pay-by-plate machines, parking meters, and ticket dispensers to ensure safe, accurate, and reliable operation
- Troubleshoot mechanical, electrical, and software issues; complete routine and corrective maintenance to minimize downtime and extend equipment lifespan
- Manage parking revenue collection in accordance with corporate procedures, including cash and electronic transactions, reconciliations, recordkeeping, and security protocols
- Conduct daily inspections of parking facilities and equipment to identify vandalism, damage, or malfunctions; complete minor repairs and initiate work orders as needed to maintain clean, safe, and functional facilities
- Support downtown events by preparing and managing parking assets, coordinating with city staff and event organizers, and ensuring parking areas are properly configured, marked, and accessible
- Provide on-call after-hours support, operate City vehicles safely between sites, assist customers with equipment issues, and maintain situational awareness to ensure public safety and protect City assets
- Support and demonstrate the City of Oshawa core values of Authenticity, Courage, and Trust
- Perform other duties as assigned
Requirements:
- Two (2) Year post-secondary diploma from a community college in Mechanical Engineering, Mechanical Technician – Millwright, Electrical Engineering Technician, Electromechanical Engineering Technology or related program
- Minimum of two (2) years previous experience in parking maintenance with specific experience in on-street or gate control equipment and electromechanical systems
- Established skills in Microsoft Office applications and related software applications
- Possession and maintenance of a valid Ontario Driver's Licence, in good standing (minimum Class “G”), a driver’s abstract showing no demerit points, and the ability to pass the Corporation's tests for motor vehicle operation
- Ability to quickly diagnose and troubleshoot a wide range of parking equipment, make sound repair decisions
- Strong situational awareness and safety focus when working on open equipment or handling revenue in high-traffic, public environments
- This position requires shift work necessary to fulfil the requirements of the operation
As a condition of employment, the City of Oshawa will require successful candidates to undergo a Criminal Records and Judicial Matters Check.
What the City Offers:
- Competitive salary
- Comprehensive benefits package
- Pension (OMERS)
- Professional development opportunities and/or education reimbursement
- Paid professional association membership for certification maintenance
- Free on-site parking
- Hybrid work
- Employee perks and wellness programming
About City of Oshawa, ON
Oshawa is a city in Ontario, Canada, on the Lake Ontario shoreline. It lies in Southern Ontario, approximately 60 km east of Downtown Toronto. It is commonly viewed as the eastern anchor of the Greater Toronto Area and of the Golden Horseshoe. It is the largest municipality in the Regional Municipality of Durham.