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

City of Sunrise; Florida; On-site; USD 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

The City of Sunrise is seeking a full-time Building Maintenance/Public Works worker to perform routine manual labor in construction, maintenance, and repair of city facilities, streets, and utilities. Shift is Tue-Sat 1:30 PM - 9:30 PM, with training in safety and operation of equipment.

Ideal candidates have a high school diploma or GED, a valid driver's license, and a willingness to obtain an intermediate Maintenance of Traffic certificate within six months. CDL preferred.

Qualifications

• Graduation from an accredited high school or GED equivalency diploma.
• Proof of highest education must be submitted with application.
• Reasonable full-time work experience in Building Maintenance or Public Works (Grounds, Streets, and/or Stormwater) maintenance and/or repair functions.

Responsibilities

• Loads and unloads construction materials and equipment.
• Patches potholes with hot asphalt and places lime rock.
• Assists in digging grade and setting forms for concrete work; wheels dirt and materials.
• Repairs leaks in mains; digs ditches; assists in caulking joints and cleaning basins.
• Drives vehicles and construction equipment to job sites as needed.
• Assists with preventive field maintenance and safety practices.
• Install temporary traffic control for safety.
• Sweeps walks and cleans grounds; washes vehicles.
• Digs trenches; levels dirt and asphalt; maintains street signage.

Skills

Driver's license

Traffic control

Safety awareness

Hand tools

Lawn/tree care

Follow instructions

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

Hand tools

Electrical work understanding

Job description

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.
• Perform 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.