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Are you someone who enjoys working outdoors, solving problems, and taking pride in maintaining facilities that serve thousands of people each day? The University of New Mexico Parking & Transportation Services (PATS) is seeking a dedicated and motivated Parking Equipment Technician to join our Parking Operations team.

This is an exciting opportunity to play a vital role in maintaining and improving the parking and transportation infrastructure that supports the UNM community. The ideal candidate is a team-oriented individual with experience in construction, facility maintenance, equipment repair, or a related field who enjoys a variety of hands-on work and is committed to providing exceptional customer service.

About the Position
As a Parking Equipment Technician, you will assist with the coordination, operation, maintenance, and repair of the University's parking equipment and facilities. This position requires working outdoors in all weather conditions and performing a wide range of maintenance, repair, and operational duties that help ensure our parking facilities remain safe, functional, and welcoming.
In addition to maintaining equipment and facilities, you will serve as a representative of UNM Parking & Transportation Services by providing directions, assistance, and excellent customer service to campus visitors, students, faculty, staff, and community members.

What You'll Do

Responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

• Install, inspect, maintain, troubleshoot, and repair parking meters and pay stations.
• Assist with the operation and maintenance of parking facility equipment and support systems
• Design and implement traffic control measures using Department of Transportation (DOT) standards and approved traffic control devices.
• Perform parking lot and roadway striping, pavement markings, and signage installation in compliance with DOT requirements.
• Install parking and traffic signs on concrete, asphalt, structures, and other surfaces.
• Perform asphalt maintenance, including crack sealing, patching, seal coating, and repairs.
• Conduct routine maintenance and fabrication work involving carpentry, plumbing, painting, and basic metal work, including torch cutting and welding.
• Maintain and clean university parking structures and related facilities.
• Operate snow removal equipment, including plows and salt spreaders, during winter weather events.
• Perform general maintenance, custodial duties, litter removal, and facility upkeep.
• Safely respond to and clean biohazard incidents, including bloodborne pathogens and other potentially hazardous materials, in accordance with university and regulatory guidelines.
• Maintain and service asphalt, concrete, painting, and maintenance equipment.
• Document maintenance activities and maintain accurate records of work performed.
• Promote and support continuous improvement in workplace safety and environmental practices.
• Assist with traffic control operations and serve as a Traffic Officer when needed.
• Perform other related duties as assigned.

What We're Looking For

Successful candidates will demonstrate:

• Strong teamwork and collaboration skills.
• Experience in construction, facility maintenance, equipment repair, or a related field.
• Knowledge of asphalt repair, parking lot maintenance, and facility upkeep.
• Ability to prioritize tasks and respond to changing operational needs.
• Experience operating maintenance and construction-related equipment.
• Strong problem-solving abilities and attention to detail.
• Effective communication and customer service skills.
• Ability to work independently and prioritize multiple tasks.
• Commitment to safety, professionalism, and service excellence.
• Ability to work outdoors in varying weather conditions and perform physically demanding tasks.

Why Join UNM Parking & Transportation Services?
At PATS, our work directly supports the success of the University community. We are committed to providing safe, accessible, and reliable parking and transportation services while fostering a positive work environment where employees are valued and encouraged to grow professionally.

If you enjoy hands-on work, take pride in maintaining facilities, and want to make a meaningful impact on one of New Mexico's premier university campuses, we encourage you to apply.

Join our team and help keep UNM moving.

See the Position Description for additional information.

• Possession of a valid New Mexico driver's license is a requirement for this job.
• All regular, non-temporary positions assigned to this classification are represented by a labor union and subject to the terms and conditions of the CWA Collective Bargaining Agreement.
• Successful candidate must submit to post-offer, pre-employment physical examination and medical history check.
• Employees who provide services or work in patient care or clinical areas are required to be in compliance with the University's influenza vaccination requirement.

High school diploma or GED; at least 6 months of experience directly related to the duties and responsibilities specified.

Completed degree(s) from an accredited institution that are above the minimum education requirement may be substituted for experience on a year for year basis.

The ideal candidate will possess experience in one or more of the following areas:

• Installation, preventive maintenance, troubleshooting, and repair of parking meters, pay stations, and related parking equipment.
• Designing and implementing traffic control measures in accordance with Department of Transportation (DOT) standards and traffic control regulations.
• Street, roadway, and parking lot striping, pavement marking, and painting in compliance with DOT requirements.
• General facility maintenance and fabrication, including basic plumbing, carpentry, painting, and metalwork, including gas torch cutting and welding.
• Snow and ice removal operations utilizing snowplows, salt spreaders, and related equipment.
• Installation and maintenance of parking, directional, and traffic signage on concrete, asphalt, structures, and walls.
• Asphalt maintenance and repair, including crack sealing, patching, seal coating, and surface restoration.
• General maintenance, custodial services, litter removal, and facility upkeep.
• Safe handling and cleanup of biohazardous materials, including bloodborne pathogens and other potentially hazardous substances, in accordance with applicable safety standards.
• Inspection, maintenance, and repair of asphalt, concrete, painting, and maintenance equipment.
• Documentation of maintenance activities, work orders, inspections, and facility maintenance requirements.
• Promoting and supporting workplace safety initiatives and continuous improvement of environmental and safety practices.
• Traffic control operations and the ability to serve as a Traffic Officer when operational needs require.
• Performing a variety of other maintenance, operational, and job-related duties as assigned.

Only applications submitted through the official UNMJobs site will be accepted. If you are viewing this job advertisement on a 3rd party site, please visit UNMJobs to submit an application.

Positions posted with a Staff Type of Regular or Term are eligible for the Veteran Preference Program. See the Veteran Preference Program webpage for additional details.

The University of New Mexico is committed to hiring and retaining a diverse workforce. We are an Equal Opportunity Employer, making decisions without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, veteran status, disability, or any other protected class.

The University of New Mexico requires all regular staff positions successfully pass a pre-employment background check. This may include, but is not limited to, a criminal history background check, New Mexico Department of Health fingerprint screening, New Mexico Children, Youth, and Families Department fingerprint screening, verification of education credentials, and/or verification of prior employment. For more information about background checks, visit https://policy.unm.edu/university-policies/3000/3280.html. Refer to https://policy.unm.edu/university-policies/3000/3200.html for a definition of Regular Staff.