GARAGE ATTENDANT

Only Current City of Milwaukee Employees will be considered

The Garage Attendant performs basic preventive mechanical maintenance of vehicles and safety checks on all MPD equipment, as well as, custodial and miscellaneous shop duties in the Milwaukee Police Department Facility Services Division-Fleet Unit. 

• Checks, services and repairs vehicles including but not limited to washing, cleaning, tire changes, fluids, filters, batteries, lights, sirens, light bars, tires, wiper blades, grease, etc.
• Park or move vehicles and perform inspections including check steering for play, brakes for sponginess, lights, hand brake, instruments, wiper blades, under vehicle safety inspection, and record and report any defects.
• Maintain Police equipment and grounds including but not limited to lawn cutting, sweeping driveways and approaches, snowblowing, shoveling and/or plowing, mounting and dismounting plows, installing tire chains, operate tenant sweeper, clean and make minor repairs to equipment, wash garage floors and perform custodial services in garage related areas.
• Perform speedometer certification test on department vehicles and keep records up-to-date on same.
• Perform fueling of all types of vehicles and equipment, making equipment ready for service.
• Lubricate vehicles and equipment; drivelines, steering systems and other systems, such as cart lifters, hoist linkages and hinges.

The person in this position must be willing and able to do the following:

• Work third shift.
• Work extended hours in inclement weather (i.e. snow emergencies) and work overtime hours as assigned.
• Work every other weekend as scheduled.
• Successful candidates must provide basic hand tools needed to perform above tasks in a safe and efficient manner.  

Reasonable accommodations requested by qualified individuals with disabilities will be made in accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) of 1990, as amended by the Americans with Disabilities Act Amendments Act (ADAAA) of 2008.

1.     Regular status as a City of Milwaukee employee, having successfully completed a probationary period for a civil service position.

2.     Minimum of six months of experience in an automotive repair establishment, or other related experience performing functions similar to those listed above.  

NOTE: Equivalent combinations of education and experience may also be considered.  

3.      Valid Driver’s License, a satisfactory driving record at the time of appointment and throughout employment. Driver’s license number must be included on the application. Driving records will be checked.

• Knowledge of the operation, repair, maintenance, servicing vehicles and equipment.
• Knowledge of safe work procedures.
• Knowledge of the procedures, processes, methods, materials, tools, and equipment in the vehicle maintenance and repair field.
• Ability to operate and drive all types of vehicles in the department.
• Ability to lift, transport and/or move various pieces of mechanical equipment weighing up to 50 pounds while working alone.
• Ability to read and interpret work-related materials.
• Ability to communicate well and use computers efficiently.
• Ability to perform physically demanding tasks for long period of time.
• Familiarity with all operating parts, functioning, and care of all motor vehicle apparatus.
• Ability to stoop and bend.
• Ability to interact with the public.
• Ability to use hand tools.
• Ability to operate City equipment safely.
• Ability to solve problems.

The current starting salary (PG 8DN) is $36,843 for City of Milwaukee residents. The non-resident starting salary is $35,939 annually.

THE SELECTION PROCESS will be job related and will consist of one or more of the following: an evaluation of related education, experience and accomplishments, written tests, interview, or other assessment methods.  The Department of Employee Relations and the Milwaukee Police Department reserve the right to call only the most qualified candidates to oral, performance tests or personal interviews.  Information from the selection process will be used to make a hiring decision.   Selected candidates will be transferred and/or promoted to the position.    

NOTE: Candidates must pass a drug and medical test and a Milwaukee Police Department background investigation before hire.  

NOTE:  Transfer/Promotional Opportunities and Promotional Examinations are not open to Milwaukee Public Schools employees or to the public. Only current non-probationary City of Milwaukee employees and civilian personnel in MFD and MPD hired through a City Service Commission process will be considered. Individuals with exempt, provisional, temporary or emergency appointments are not eligible for transfer/promotional opportunities.  

NOTE:  The City’s residency requirement set forth in City Charter 5-02 is under litigation. Even though the City is legally able to enforce the current residency requirements based on a recent Wisconsin Court of Appeals decision, the City has agreed to continue to suspend enforcement of the residency ordinance until the Wisconsin Supreme Court issues a final decision. If the Wisconsin Supreme Court affirms the Court of Appeals decision, the City intends to fully enforce the residency requirement for all employees. Consequently, employees who disregard the requirements of the ordinance do so at their own risk. Applicants for City of Milwaukee positions should understand the City’s commitment to its residency requirement. During this period of uncertainty it is important to take that into account when submitting an application and more importantly when deciding to accept an employment offer.  Please contact (414) 286–3751 if you have questions regarding your individual circumstances as part of the application and/or selection process.  

APPLICATION PROCEDURE:

• Applications can be accessed by visiting www.jobaps.com/MIL.
• Applications and transcripts should be submitted no later than the deadline listed above.
• 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 located in City Hall, 200 E Wells St, Room 706, Milwaukee, WI 53202.