MAINTENANCE ASSISTANT

Introduction

The City of Milwaukee is proud to employ a workforce dedicated to delivering exceptional service to its residents. If you are passionate about being part of an inclusive team of public servants, we invite you to consider the following opportunity.

The Milwaukee Police Department (MPD) works closely with our community to build sustainable, healthy neighborhoods free from crime, maintained through positive relationships. For more information about the MPD, please visit https://city.milwaukee.gov/police.

Candidates selected for hire will start on or after December 21, 2026.

Purpose

Under the direction of the Police Fleet Supervisor, the Maintenance Assistant performs basic mechanical and electrical vehicle maintenance, 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

• Cut lawns.
• Operate sweepers; sweep driveways and approaches.
• Perform snow duties: blow, snow plow, and salt MPD facilities using a plow truck; shovel snow; mount and dismount plows; and install tire chains.
• Clean and make minor repairs to equipment.
• Wash garage floors.
• Perform custodial services in departmental facilities.

Front Office 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.

NOTE: Candidates must pass an MPD background investigation, physical examination, and drug screening before hire. Per the Criminal Justice Information Services (CJIS) security policy, your application will be rejected if you have been convicted of a felony.

Minimum Requirements

• Six months of experience working in an automotive or commercial equipment repair establishment or automotive retailer performing duties such as minor repairs.
• Valid driver's license at time of appointment and throughout employment. Driving records will be checked.

Equivalent combinations of training and experience may also be considered.

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 before 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 safely.
• 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 correctly.
• 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.
• Abili