Maintenance Mechanic II (Utilities Facilities Maintenance)

Job Title

This position is for a skilled maintenance worker within the Utilities department of the City of Sunrise.

Job Description

The City of Sunrise is more than a workplace it's a community built on our Three Pillars: Customer Service, Collaboration, and Transparency. We're committed to creating an environment where innovation thrives, teamwork is celebrated, and every employee has the opportunity to grow and make a lasting impact.

As a full-service municipality and one of South Florida's premier cities, Sunrise offers competitive salaries, comprehensive benefits, professional development opportunities, and a strong culture of recognition. Whether you're helping residents, shaping policy, or improving city operations, you'll be part of a team that's passionate about service excellence and community pride.

We take pride in being home to the back-to-back NHL Stanley Cup Champion Florida Panthers, a vibrant arts and entertainment district, and a diverse community that truly embodies what it means to Live, Work, and Play in Sunrise.

Looking ahead, the City is exploring an Alternative Work Schedule designed to further support employee work-life balance providing eligible staff with two three-day weekends per month through an every-other-Friday-off model. This initiative is expected to roll out in the early part of 2026, reflecting our continued focus on flexibility and employee well-being.

Nature of Work

This classification involves performing a variety of general maintenance work on a fairly skilled level for an assigned department in the City. An employee in this position performs semi-skilled work maintaining and repairing buildings and performing other assigned duties such as; maintaining and repairing wiring, plumbing, and mechanical equipment; painting; performing light construction; assisting with more complex work by trades, HVAC persons, pump operators, and supervisors; replacing filters and bulbs; loading/unloading materials; clearing sinks; and assisting with striping and asphalt repairs. This position also maintains work records and checks to make sure emergency equipment is working.

Examples of Duties

• Performs maintenance and repairs for buildings, structures, administrative facilities, and office spaces, as well as maintains other public use areas such as parks, green areas, roads, trails, etc. depending on assigned department.
• Performs general carpentry work including construction, rough woodwork, and painting; measures, cuts, constructs and/or repairs wood, composite building materials, and wood substitute items; sands down furniture or other items to be painted; and applies primer and finished coat using brush or spray gun.
• Builds partitions, chair rails, baseboards and shelving; installs paneling, sheet rock, and ceilings.
• Performs general electrical work including wiring, installation, bending conduit pipe, and replacement of electrical fixtures; conducts routine maintenance on fuses and fans; and replaces defective light bulbs and ballasts in facilities and street lights.
• Replaces air filters, unclogs drain lines, maintains/treats condensate pans, and replaces worn or broken drive belts on air handling equipment.
• Cuts glass to size and shape; inserts in windows using putty; re-frames windows; hangs doors; replaces broken boards; and lays tile flooring.
• Performs paintings assignments.
• Mixes plaster, mortar, and cement; slakes limes; and assists journey level craftsperson engaged in building or repairing brick, stone, or tile walls and structures.
• Installs and repairs street signs and asphalt channelization.
• Pressure washes sidewalks and buildings.
• Performs general custodial and laboring tasks including housekeeping, grounds-keeping, vehicle operation, and routine vehicle maintenance; removes graffiti from public places around the City.
• Loads and unloads heavy boxes, bulky supplies, furniture, and materials to and from trucks, dollies, etc.; opens crates and boxes using crowbar; cuts bands using shears; stacks boxes and cartons as directed; and moves and arranges furniture.
• Erects scaffolding.
• Cleans tools and work area upon completion of project.
• Assists in the repair and overhaul of air-conditioning and refrigeration equipment utilizing some skills of the electrical and plumbing trades.
• Assists the pump station operator in maintenance and operation of storm water pump stations.
• Uses such tools as hammers, chisels, handsaws, planes, screwdrivers, glue guns, and power saws/sanders.
• Cleans tools and work area upon completion of project.
• Performs related work as required.

Requirements

EDUCATION

• Graduation from an accredited high school or possession of GED diploma
• PROOF OF THE HIGHEST LEVEL OF COMPLETED EDUCATION MUST BE SUBMITTED AS AN ATTACHMENT WITH APPLICATION. (Applications without attached proof of education will not be processed for consideration.)

EXPERIENCE

• Considerable work experience in performing a variety of semi-skilled maintenance and repair tasks including carpentry, light electrical, plumbing, and mechanical work.

NECESSARY SPECIAL QUALIFICATIONS

• Must possess a valid driver's license with an acceptable driving record.
• Must obtain a valid Florida driver's license prior to hire.
• Registration preferred: Journeyman for assigned trade.

Physical Requirements

Work Environment

• Work is performed in various environments including in the field at various public locations within the City. Shifts and work hours may vary and may include evenings, weekends and holidays. Some duties may require exposure to adverse conditions including but not limited to varying temperature; inclement weather and/or other adverse environmental conditions. Exposure to irritants/discomfort from dust, fumes, oils, and solvents. May be required to perform work at locations with exposure over, in and around water, which may not be accessible to the physically handicapped.

Physical

• Must have sufficient strength and agility to perform heavy physical labor such as lifting, kneeling, bending, reaching and climbing steps or ladders. Incumbent may be required to stand for 6 to 7 hours. Ability to climb, balance, bend, stoop, squat, kneel, crouch, crawl, reach, push and/or pull, twist and make repetitive hand movements. Ability to frequently load, carry, lift, push and/or pull objects weighing up to 50 pounds. Must have the ability to safely operate a City issued motorized vehicle and power tools.

Sensory

• The ability to perceive and differentiate visual cues or signals. Tasks require the ability to communicate orally and in writing. Requires ability to adapt to frequent changes in workload and to adjust priorities quickly as circumstances dictate while completing tasks within established periods. It also requires interaction with employees from all City departments/divisions and the public.

Supplemental Information

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES

• Knowledge of the standard tools, materials, methods, and practices of the trades areas to which assigned.
• Knowledge of the occupational hazards and safety precautions of the work.
• Ability to understand and follow oral and written instructions.
• Ability to interpret and work from rough sketches.
• Ability to make rough estimates of time and material requirements.
• Ability to develop skill in the use and care of the tools, materials, and equipment of the trade's areas concerned.
• Ability to perform heavy manual labor for extended periods, often outdoors under varying environmental and weather conditions.
• Ability to safely operate City-issued motorized vehicles and power tools.
• Ability to communicate effectively and persuasively, both verbally and in writing.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with supervisors, other employees, the general public, and City officials.
• Ability to deal with competing priorities and varied responsibilities.
• Ability to work efficiently and effectively to develop win-win solutions.

Benefits Package Summary General Employee Hired On or After 10/01/23

City-Paid Medical Benefits: Group Health Insurance: The City pays for 100% of the cost for single coverage for full-time employees and 66.66% of cost for Dependent/Family Coverage. Upon retirement and