Building Maintenance Supervisor

The City of Milwaukee•Milwaukee, WI

About The Position

The City of Milwaukee’s Milwaukee Police Department (MPD) is hiring a Building Maintenance Supervisor to oversee HVAC technicians and custodial personnel across first, second, and third shifts at multiple MPD facilities. The role oversees upkeep and operation of 13 police buildings, grounds, and equipment, including routine, emergency, and preventive maintenance and repairs. Candidates selected for hire will start on or after December 21, 2026. The supervisor coordinates building maintenance, HVAC, custodial, clerical, garage, and contractor work; inspects completed assignments and building systems; and handles facilities inventory, records, reports, cost estimates, and budget requests. The position operates the Building Energy Management System and supports safe, effective maintenance of MPD facilities.

Requirements

Associate degree in HVAC, building maintenance, facilities management, technology management, mechanical engineering, or a related field.
Five years of experience in facility maintenance and repair, including HVAC equipment, electrical and plumbing systems, and automated building controls.
At least one year of lead worker experience in facility maintenance and repair; this experience cannot be substituted.
Valid driver’s license at the time of appointment and throughout employment.
Good driving record at the time of appointment and throughout employment.
Equivalent combinations of education and experience may be considered, subject to the required one year of lead worker experience.
Pass an MPD background investigation; applications will be rejected if the candidate has a felony conviction under the stated CJIS security policy.
Willingness and ability to work weekends, holidays, varying shifts, odd hours, and during emergencies.
Physical ability to lift and carry 50 pounds unassisted; exert up to 100 pounds of force occasionally; climb vertical ladders; work on scaffolding and in confined crawl spaces; and work in adverse indoor and outdoor environmental conditions.
Pass pre-employment drug testing, a physical exam with a 50-pound lift test, an audiogram, and a vision test; Hep B vaccine is also listed among the pre-employment medical requirements.
Technical knowledge of building construction, equipment, preventive maintenance programs, and building repair techniques.
Knowledge of HVAC and building management systems, electricity and mechanics as applied to building maintenance, and sustainable design principles.
Knowledge of tools, equipment, and methods associated with building trades and systems, including HVAC, electrical lighting and motors, plumbing, soundproofing, painting, carpentry, roofing, masonry, hazardous material removal, fire control, access, intrusion, and surveillance systems.
Mechanical knowledge and analytical skills to identify and troubleshoot problems.
Ability to understand written instructions and technical materials, and to interpret blueprints, plans, sequences of operations, and technical specifications.
Knowledge of mathematical principles used in operating building systems, including measurements, ratios, graphs, and geometry.
Ability to learn and use facilities management, building automation, and work-order programs, including adjusting set points.
Computer proficiency, including standard software applications such as Microsoft Office and email.
Knowledge of and commitment to safe work procedures and compliance with health and safety regulations, including Lockout/Tagout and fall-arrest harness use.
Administrative skills to oversee the operation and maintenance of extensive commercial facilities; general knowledge of budgeting and repair and maintenance costs.
Verbal and written communication skills, including the ability to communicate technical information and prepare clear correspondence, policies, procedures, and reports.
Customer service skills and ability to maintain effective relationships and work cooperatively and fairly with coworkers and members of the public.
Knowledge of supervisory principles and best practices, including assigning duties, setting standards, coaching and training, monitoring work, evaluating performance, and making hiring recommendations.
Ability to assist in developing and monitoring program goals and priorities, maintain confidentiality regarding personnel matters, and foster an inclusive and respectful work environment.
Ability to work independently with minimal direct supervision, organize and manage projects, prioritize concurrent assignments, solve problems, attend to detail, respond calmly to emergencies, and demonstrate professionalism, honesty, and integrity.

Nice To Haves

EPA 608 Universal (Type I, II, III) Refrigeration Certification.

Responsibilities

Plan, assign, and prioritize schedules for routine, emergency, and preventive maintenance and repairs at 13 police buildings, including grounds and equipment.
Schedule, supervise, and instruct garage personnel, including police officers and garage attendants.
Oversee building maintenance, HVAC, custodial, and clerical staff.
Inspect completed assignments and ensure work quality.
Periodically inspect the physical condition and operating efficiency of mechanical equipment, systems, building infrastructure, and grounds.
Coordinate outside contractors, including electrical, carpentry, painting, and masonry services.
Obtain contractor estimates for emergency and routine maintenance and monitor contracted projects from inception through completion.
Maintain inventories of Facilities Services supplies and equipment, including equipment being repaired or modified for use in police facilities.
Operate the Building Energy Management System.
Maintain personnel and time records.
Assist with budget and repair cost estimates.
Prepare reports and budget requests and maintain records.