Fleet Maintenance Coordinator (Part-Time / Temporary)

Job Description

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Job Description
University Police Department, Southern Command
invites applications for Fleet Maintenance Coordinator (Part-Time / Temporary). We appreciate your interest in employment at our growing division. Questions? Please email
policerecruitment@unlv.edu
.
ROLE of the POSITION
The University Police Department, Southern Command is seeking a
Fleet Maintenance Coordinator (Part-Time / Temporary). This is around
20 hours per week (capped at 1,000 hours per fiscal year; schedule set by operational demand). This civilian position reports to the Lieutenant overseeing Fleet, has no supervisory responsibility, oversees the daily operational readiness, preventative maintenance, emergency repair coordination, and transport of departmental vehicles and specialized equipment. The Fleet Maintenance Coordinator acts as the central liaison between the Department and repair facilities, external commercial vendors, and specialized police upfitters to ensure both emergency and non-emergency vehicles remain safe, reliable, and compliant with operational standards.
Duties include but not limited to:
Vehicle Maintenance Scheduling:
Schedule and coordinate routine preventative maintenance (oil changes, tire replacements, brake checks, state inspections, emissions testing and registration compliance) and mechanical repairs for all Department vehicles (marked, unmarked, motorcycles, and specialized units).
Fleet Inspections & Quality Control:
Perform routine visual and operational inspections of fleet vehicles for body damage, mechanical issues, tire wear, warning lights, and functional emergency equipment such as lights and sirens.
Vendor & Service Liaison:
Serve as the primary contact with internal fleet mechanics, including those at the University of Nevada, Las Vegas (UNLV) and the College of Southern Nevada (CSN); external mechanics, dealership service departments, repair shops and commercial vendors. Deliver and retrieve vehicles from on and off campus repair shops and upfitters, by operation, tow or trailer.
Record Keeping & Database Management:
Maintain accurate maintenance logs, service history records, recall notices, fuel usage, and work orders.
Outfitting & Specialized Equipment Coordination:
Coordinate the installation, troubleshooting, and removal of specialized police emergency equipment.
Emergency & Unscheduled Fleet Support:
Assist in rapidly cycling spare/pool vehicles into service during emergency breakdowns, accidents, or scheduled service swaps.
Inventory Control:
Monitor available vehicle stock, spare keys, emergency vehicle kits and equipment, and basic maintenance inventory (fluid top-offs, wiper blades, spare bulbs).
DEPARTMENT INFORMATION
University Police Department, Southern Command, is a fully accredited, full-service law enforcement agency serving:
University of Nevada, Las Vegas
College of Southern Nevada
Desert Research Institute
Nevada State College
The department includes:
Patrol operations
Detectives division
Full-service 9-1-1 Communications Center
K-9 unit
Motors unit
COPS unit
Emergency management & large-scale event coordination
Officers serve a vibrant and diverse community across an 800-square-mile service area supporting over 80,000 students, faculty, and staff.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
Education:
High School Diploma or equivalent (GED).
Driver's License:
Valid Nevada Driver's License, or a valid out-of-state license with the ability to obtain a Nevada license within the required timeframe. Driving record must meet NSHE's standards for authorized drivers.
Experience:
Minimum of 1-2 years of experience in fleet administration, mechanical maintenance coordination, or logistics. Commensurate experience within a police department in a sworn or non-sworn position and with general knowledge of Fleet maintenance may be equivalent.
Background Check:
Must successfully pass a comprehensive criminal history background check, drug screen, polygraph and fingerprinting process required for law enforcement personnel.
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
Automotive Service Excellence (ASE) Certification or similar.
Prior experience managing emergency response fleets (Police, Fire, EMS) or municipal fleet systems.
Familiarity with law enforcement in-vehicle emergency equipment
Proficiency with Microsoft Excel, Word and Google Suite. Experience with fleet management or work order software.
REQUIRED KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS & ABILITIES ​
Knowledge:
Sound knowledge of basic automotive mechanics, routine maintenance schedules, and equipment troubleshooting.
Organization & Multitasking:
Ability to prioritize work orders, manage multiple vehicle timelines simultaneously, and react quickly to unexpected vehicle breakdowns while operating efficiently within a part-time schedule.
Communication:
Clear oral and written communication skills to effectively coordinate with command staff, sworn and non-sworn personnel, mechanics and vendors.
Service & Responsiveness:
Respond promptly to vehicle and equipment requests from officers, supervisors, and command staff. Provide status updates on vehicles that are out of service, give realistic return-to-service timeframes, and follow up until the issue is closed.
Integrity:
High degree of personal integrity, discretion, and adherence to strict law enforcement safety standards and safety and security protocols.
PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS & WORKING CONDITIONS
Physical Effort:
With or without reasonable accommodation, ability to stand, walk, bend, stoop, and reach for extended periods. Capability to lift and transport auto parts, tires, or equipment weighing up to 50 lbs.
Driving:
Frequent driving of various light-duty vehicles, SUVs, trucks, and specialized public safety vehicles in diverse traffic and weather conditions.
Environment:
Work is performed in a mixed environment including indoor office

settings, police garages/sally ports, auto repair shops, and outdoor parking lots under varying weather conditions.
COMMITMENT to DIVERSITY and CAMPUS VALUES
A successful candidate will support diversity, equity, and inclusiveness and contribute to a respectful, positive work environment. They will use our
Campus Values
to guide their decisions and actions and demonstrate our Rebel spirit.
SALARY
Pay Rate:
$24.00 - $28.00 per hour
HOW TO APPLY
Submit a letter of interest (cover letter) and a detailed resume listing qualifications and experience. If you are a veteran, please attach your DD-214 or other applicable official documentation to your application as evidence of Veterans or Disabled Veteran's status.
Attach ALL documents in the CV/Resume attachment section when applying.
Applications must be submitted electronically through Workday. Please note that emailed materials will not be accepted.
If you are a veteran or eligible family member, we encourage you to apply. Learn more about resources and support for veterans at UNLV Veterans Services
(https://www.unlv.edu/jobs/veterans),
or reach out to us at
vetjobseekers@unlv.edu
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Veterans are encouraged to apply. UNLV values the skills of those who have served. Learn more at
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For assistance with the application process,
please review instructions on
How to Apply
.
For further assistance contact policerecruitment@unlv.edu.
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PROFILE of the UNIVERSITY
Founded in 1957, UNLV is a
doctoral-degree-granting
institution comprised of approximately 34,000 students and more than 4,451 faculty and staff. To date, UNLV has conferred more than 186,000 degrees, producing more than 151,000 alumni around the world. UNLV is classified by the Carnegie Foundation for the Advancement of Teaching as an R1 research university with very high research activity, and is a recipient of the Carnegie Classification for Community Engagement. The university is committed to recruiting and retaining top students and faculty, educating the region's diversifying population and workforce, driving economic activity through increased research and community partnerships, and creating an academic health center for Southern Nevada that includes the launch of a new UNLV School of Medicine. UNLV is located on a 332-acre main campus and two satellite campuses in Southern Nevada.
Here at UNLV, we have come together and created one of the most affirmative and dynamic academic environments in the country. UNLV sits in the top spot in U.S. News & World Report's annual listing of the nation's most diverse universities for undergraduates. The university has ranked in the top ten since the rankings debuted more than a decade ago. We continue to show o