Security Parking
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At the City of Frederick, we value diversity and the respect, engagement and productivity an inclusive environment produces. We seek to consistently improve internal and external customer satisfaction, innovate and expand capability of services, and be a government that practices equality, equity, and fairness. We invite you to bring your skills, abilities, and knowledge to The City of Frederick and be a valued addition to a workforce that we know is our greatest asset.Frederick is a progressive, richly diverse, and authentically charming city. Recognized as one of the best places to live in Maryland, Frederick is surrounded by mountain views and centrally located about 45 miles north of Washington D.C. and 45 miles west of Baltimore, MD.JOB SUMMARY:This is manual work in the City's Municipal Parking Garages. An employee in this class, under direct supervision of the Superintendent of Public Parking, patrols all of the garages in the City providing security presence during the week-end night hours. This position is considered essential personnel , and will be required to be able to respond to emergencies as needed. This position is primarily evenings and weekends.* Picks up City truck from assigned parking deck and begins patrol of all the City decks. Drives the truck throughout the decks, checking in every hour, by hand-held radio, with the City Switchboard. Employee gets out of truck and walks parts of the decks, such as stairwells and looks for people loitering about. Employee has authority to ask the people to leave or call the police if needed.* Provides assistance to customers who have parked in the deck, such as helping them get out of deck or giving directions. Employee also provides minor repair to money machines and other equipment.* The incumbent is required on a regular basis to operate a vehicle observing legal and defensive driving practices.* At times, employee will be required to place No Parking signs on surrounding streets in accordance with the Parking Department.To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE:* High school diploma or general education degree (GED);And* (3) Three months related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience.LANGUAGE SKILLS:Ability to read and comprehend simple instructions, short correspondence, and memos. Ability to write simple correspondence. Ability to effectively present information in one-on-one and small group situations to customers, clients, and other employees of the organization.CERTIFICATES, LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS:* Valid Maryland Driver's License in good standing.The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to move about their assigned parking deck either on foot or assigned vehicle. The employee is occasionally required to sit and traverse and/or balance. The employee is occasionally required to use hands to finger, handle, or feel; reach with hands and arms. The employee is occasionally required to communicate with others. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus.WORK ENVIRONMENT: The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently exposed to wet and/or humid conditions, moving mechanical parts, outside weather conditions, and vibration. The employee is occasionally exposed to high, precarious places; fumes or airborne particles; toxic or caustic chemicals; extreme cold; and extreme heat. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.Equal Opportunity