MAINTENANCE ASSISTANT
Recruitment #2402-0928DC-001
List Type | Original |
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Requesting Department | Milwaukee Police Department |
Open Date | 2/16/2024 12:00:00 PM |
Filing Deadline | 3/15/2024 11:59:00 PM |
HR Analyst | Jamie Heberer |
Introduction
Consider
this great opportunity to become part of the Milwaukee Police Department (MPD)
team that ensures that MPD’s fleet and shop are maintained in tip-top shape!
Located on
the western shore of Lake Michigan, Milwaukee is an urban hub bursting with
energy. Milwaukee provides a casual sophistication – big city appeal without
the big city hassles. We are accessible and affordable, and our residents are
welcoming. Milwaukee has evolved through the years, bringing together its
unsurpassed charm with a breathtaking art museum, top-flight cultural
attractions, professional sports, lakefront festivals, recreational
opportunities, and great restaurants.
The City of
Milwaukee is proud to employ a diverse workforce that is committed to providing
exemplary service to the City’s residents. If you have a passion for being a
part of an inclusive team of public servants, please consider the following
opportunity.
Purpose
Under
the direction of the Police Fleet Supervisor, the Maintenance Assistant
performs basic preventive mechanical and electrical maintenance of vehicles,
conducts safety checks on City equipment, and performs custodial and
miscellaneous shop duties in the MPD Facility Services Division-Fleet Unit.
Essential Functions
Technical and
Field Support
- Check, service, and repair vehicles, including washing and cleaning them and changing tires, fluids, filters, batteries, lights, sirens, light bars, tires, wiper blades, and grease.
- Park or move vehicles and perform inspections, including checking steering, brakes, lights, hand brakes, instruments, and wiper blades; perform under-vehicle safety inspections; and record and report any defects.
- Maintain police equipment and grounds, including cutting lawns; sweeping driveways and approaches; blowing, snow plowing, and salting MPD facilities using a plow truck; shoveling snow; mounting and dismounting plows; installing tire chains; operating sweepers; cleaning and making minor repairs to equipment; washing garage floors; and performing custodial services in departmental facilities.
Front Office
and Recordkeeping Duties
- Perform front office duties, including driving and making keys and gas cards.
We welcome
qualified individuals with disabilities who are interested in employment and
will make reasonable accommodations during the hiring process in accordance
with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) of 1990, as amended by the
Americans with Disabilities Act Amendments Act (ADAAA) of 2008.
Conditions of Employment
The Maintenance Assistant must
be willing and able to do the following:
- Work alternate weekends and holidays to provide coverage seven days a week.
- Work extended hours in inclement weather, such as during snow emergencies, and work overtime hours as assigned.
- Walk and climb stairs; work around fumes, oil, and dust; and work outdoors in variable weather conditions.
- Perform moderate physical labor, moving various pieces of equipment weighing up to 50 lbs. unassisted; transferring objects weighing 10-20 lbs. frequently; stooping and bending; and performing tasks that require repetitive motion, such as shoveling snow.
Minimum Requirements
- Six months of experience working in an automotive or commercial equipment repair establishment performing duties such as minor repairs.
- Valid driver’s license at time of appointment and throughout employment. (Driving records will be checked).
NOTICE: Please
do not attach your academic transcripts to your employment application. The
hiring department will verify candidates’ education as part of the background
screening process prior to extending any job offers.
Knowledge, Skills, Abilities & Other Characteristics
Technical
- Knowledge of the procedures, processes, methods, materials, tools, and equipment used in vehicle maintenance and repair.
- Knowledge of motor vehicle mechanical and electrical systems; ability to troubleshoot mechanical problems.
- Ability to learn and use job-specific computer programs.
- Knowledge of safe work procedures and the ability to use hand tools in a safe manner.
- Ability to safely operate and drive all types of departmental vehicles.
- Manual dexterity to fix equipment.
- Ability to see clearly to monitor gauges, dials, and other indicators to make sure equipment is working properly.
- Ability to read and understand work-related documents such as manuals, policies, and procedures.
Interpersonal and Judgment
- Customer service skills to positively interact with people from all levels of the organization.
- Organizational skills and the ability to maintain accurate, detailed work and maintenance records.
- Honesty and ability to safeguard all departmental property.
- Ability to perform duties in a competent, dependable, and courteous manner.
- Ability to work cooperatively in a team-oriented, collaborative environment with people whose backgrounds may differ from one’s own.
Current Salary
The current starting salary (Pay Range 8CN) is
$49,147-$57,011 annually, and the resident incentive salary range for City of
Milwaukee residents is $50,621-$58,721 annually.
The City of Milwaukee provides a comprehensive benefit program
that includes the following:
- Defined Benefit Pension Plan
- 457 Deferred Compensation Plan
- Health and Dental Insurance
- Paid Parental Leave
- Comprehensive Wellness Program
- Onsite Clinic Services
- Onsite Employee Assistance Program
- Alternative Work Schedules
- Long Term Disability Insurance
- Group Life Insurance
- Tuition Benefits
- Paid Vacation
- 12 Paid Holidays
- Paid Sick Leave and other paid leaves
- Flexible Spending Arrangement
- Commuter Value Pass
For full details of the benefits offered by the City of Milwaukee,
please visit https://city.milwaukee.gov/der/benefits.
Selection Process
THE SELECTION PROCESS will be job related and will consist of one or more of the
following: an evaluation of education, experience and/or responses to
supplemental questions; a written or performance test, a structured interview,
or other assessment methods. The Department of Employee Relations reserves the
right to call only the most qualified candidates to structured interviews and
performance examinations. Structured interviews may include written exercises.
Selection process component weights will be determined by further analysis of
the job.
INITIAL FILING DATE - The selection process will be held as soon as practical after the
deadline listed above. Receipt of applications may be discontinued at any time
after this date without prior notice. However, recruitment may continue until
the needs of the City have been met. Qualified applicants will be notified of
the date, time, and place of the selection process components. Unless otherwise
required by law, the City of Milwaukee will not provide alternative selection
process dates or times. The applicant is responsible for attending all phases
of the job selection process at the time and place designated by the City of
Milwaukee.
Additional Information
- APPLICATIONS and further information may be accessed by visiting www.jobapscloud.com/MIL.
- If you would like assistance completing an application, please contact the Department of Employee Relations at (414) 286-3751 or staffinginfo@milwaukee.gov.
- The Department of Employee Relations is in City Hall, 200 E Wells St, Room 706, Milwaukee, WI 53202.
Conclusion
EEO 805
The City of
Milwaukee values and encourages diversity and is an equal opportunity employer.