Maintenance Worker I (Clean Team) (1:30PM - 9:30PM)

City of Sunrise; Florida; Sur place; USD 32 000 - 45 000; Plein temps

Résumé du poste

The City of Sunrise is seeking a maintenance worker to join the Public Works team. This role performs routine manual work in building, street, sewer and water system maintenance, with tasks like cleaning, grounds care, pothole repair, and loading supplies.

You will operate light construction equipment and follow safety procedures. The position operates Tuesday to Saturday, 1:30 PM to 9:30 PM, with potential for an Alternative Work Schedule offering two three-day weekends per month starting in

Qualifications

• Must have fulltime work experience in Building Maintenance or Public Works.
• Proven ability to perform heavy manual labor outdoors.
• Must possess valid driver\'s license; CDL preferred.
• Ability to obtain an Intermediate Maintenance of Traffic certificate within 6 months.

Responsabilités

• Load/unload construction materials.
• Fills pavement cracks with asphalt and patches potholes.
• Assist in digging grade and setting forms for concrete work.
• Install and maintain street traffic signage.
• Drive light construction equipment to job sites as needed.
• Assist with preventive field maintenance and servicing.
• Sweep streets and keep grounds clean.
• Follow safe work practices to eliminate hazards.

Connaissances

Heavy manual labor

Safety procedures

Power tools

Teamwork

Reading instructions

Public interaction

Formation

High school diploma or GED

Proof of highest education attachment

Outils

Department software

Description du poste

ABOUT OUR CITY

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 manual work and services for the city. An employee in this position performs routine manual work in construction, maintenance, and repair of buildings, streets, sewers, water lines and other installations; sprays foliage, trims trees, and performs other landscaping duties; assists with concrete work; installs signs and erects barricades; digs ditches; levels dirt and asphalt; and loads/unloads trucks. This position also sweeps walks; picks up litter and brush; and cleans/washes vehicles.

NOTE: This position will be assigned to the City of Sunrise Clean Team and is scheduled to work Tuesday to Saturday (Off Sunday, Off Monday), from 1:30 PM - 9:30 PM

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS

• Loads and unloads dirt, shell, sand, cement, timbers, reinforcing steel, and other construction materials.


• Fills pavement cracks with asphalt; rakes asphalt paving mix in repair of streets; patches pot holes with hot asphalt; places lime rock.


• Assists in digging grade and setting forms for concrete work; wheels dirt, sand, concrete, and other materials; and tamps and levels concrete. Performs sidewalk grinds.


• Assists in repairing leaks in mains; digs and backfills ditches; assists in caulking joints; cleans catch basins; installs drain pipes; and unstops clogged sewers.


• Drives automotive vehicles and construction equipment to and from job sites as needed.


• Assists with preventive field maintenance consisting of oiling and lubricating equipment.


• Install Temporary Traffic Control for safety.


• Sweeps walks; removes refuse and paper from grounds and buildings.


• Digs and cleans ditches and trenches; levels dirt and asphalt; drives stakes; and breaks up rocks and concrete.


• Install and maintains street traffic signage.


• Loads and unloads heavy materials and tools from trucks and vans; moves or aids in moving heavy boxes or equipment and large, bulky objects; and deans/washes vehicles.


• Receives job training in semi-skilled and skilled trades.


• Follow safe work practices to eliminate & mitigate hazardous conditions & behaviors at the work environment.


• Promotes a culture of safety within the organization.


• Performs related work as required.

EDUCATION

• Graduation from an accredited high school or GE D equivalency diploma


• PROOF OF 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 AND TRAINING

• Reasonable fulltime work experience in Building Maintenance or Public Works (Grounds, Streets, and/or Stormwater) maintenance and/or repair functions.

NECESSARY SPECIA L QUALIFICATIONS

• Must possess a valid driver's license with an acceptable driving record; C D L preferred.


• Must obtain a valid Florida driver's license prior to hire.


• Ability to acquire an Intermediate Maintenance of Traffic certificate within 6 months

KNOWLEDGE, SK ILLS AND ABILITIES

• Knowledge of minor repair, maintenance, and construction methods.


• Knowledge of occupational hazards and appropriate safety precautions.


• Knowledge of cleaning materials, methods, and equipment.


• Knowledge of electrical work.


• Skill in use and care of hand tools and other related materials and equipment.


• Skill in using department software.


• Skill involving the care of lawns, flowers, trees, and shrubs.


• Ability to understand and follow oral and simple written instructions.


• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with supervisors, fellow employees, and the general public.


• Ability to communicate with the public in a cordial and helpful manner.


• Ability to perform heavy manual labor for extended periods, often outdoors under varying climatic conditions.