Job Description

The City of Topeka is looking for a hard-working individual to serve as a Maintenance Worker II within the Parking division. This position will perform preventive maintenance and routine operational duties in City parking garages, lots and structures.

What will you do:

• Perform preventive maintenance and repairs on parking garages to include gates, ticket machines, card readers and overhead operator equipment.
• Perform outside landscaping which includes mowing, trimming, trash and debris removal.
• Perform parking meter maintenance to include installation, removal, painting and repairs.
• Will learn the BI-monthly, Pay-On-Foot station cash handling procedures as well as the Scan Net computerized gate system.

The ideal candidate possesses any combination of the following traits:

• A basic knowledge of mechanics and/or plumbing hand tools.
• Has knowledge of standard safety practices.
• Thrives in a mobile work environment.

Minimum Qualifications:

• High school diploma or GED equivalent required.
• Must possess and maintain a valid Kansas driver’s license and city insurable driving record. Please review the insurability guidelines here.
• One (1) year experience in building maintenance, construction, or grounds maintenance is required.

Entry rate of pay - $17.17 - $17.94 per hour DOQ.

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The City of Topeka offers a comprehensive benefits package, including:

• Health/Dental/Prescription Insurance
• Kansas Public Employee Retirement System.
• Generous paid Vacation and Holiday pay
• Paid Life/Long Term Disability Insurance
• Deferred Comp Savings Plan
• Short-Term Disability Insurance
• Free Onsite Health & Wellness Clinic
• Free in-house full-service fitness facility
• Free Parking
• Employee Assistance Program
• Discounted Zoo Memberships

The City of Topeka is an Equal Opportunity Employer.