Maintenance Worker I (Leisure Services)

City of Sunrise; Fort Lauderdale (FL); On-site; USD 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Life insurance

AD&D

Employee assistance program

Job summary

The City of Sunrise in Sunrise, FL is seeking a dedicated Maintenance Worker to perform building, park, and facilities upkeep. You will operate power tools and maintenance equipment, perform custodial and grounds duties, and assist trades personnel with minor repairs in a full-time on-site role.

Applicants should have a high school diploma or GED, and the ability to obtain a Traffic control certificate within 6 months. A valid Florida driver’s license is required.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• Valid driver’s license with clean driving record; must obtain Florida license prior to hire.
• Ability to acquire Intermediate Maintenance of Traffic certificate within 6 months.

Responsibilities

• Pressure washes sidewalks, structures and buildings.
• Operates maintenance equipment and power tools.
• Performs custodial and groundskeeping tasks.
• Assists skilled trades personnel with minor electrical and mechanical work.

Skills

Heavy manual labor

Safety awareness

Public interaction

Tool handling

Education

High school diploma or GED

Job description

ABOUT OUR CITY The City of Sunrise is more than a workplace — it’s a community built on our

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 performing a variety of unskilled and semi-skilled maintenance tasks related to the upkeep, repair, and appearance of City buildings, parks, and recreational facilities. Work includes operating power tools and maintenance equipment such as pressure washers, blowers, edgers, and related machinery; assisting skilled trades personnel in performing minor mechanical and electrical repairs; and performing general custodial, housekeeping, and groundskeeping duties.

Examples of Duties

Essential Job Functions

• Pressure washes sidewalks, structures and buildings.
• Operates maintenance equipment and power tools such as pressure washers, edgers, blowers and other machines and equipment; cleans equipment as needed.
• Performs unskilled and semi-skilled tasks related to maintenance and repair of buildings, parks, facilities, and other related installations.
• Serves as a trade’s helper by performing semi-skilled electrical and mechanical work tasks.
• Operates and maintains an assigned vehicle including fuel, oil and notification of repairs as needed.
• Performs minor paintings assignments.
• 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.
• Uses such tools as hammers, chisels, handsaws, planes, screwdrivers, glue guns, and power saws/sanders.
• Observes established safety practices, procedures, and regulations.
• Cleans tools and work area upon completion of project.
• Performs related work as required.

Requirements

EDUCATION

• Graduation from an accredited high school or GED 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 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.
• Ability to acquire an Intermediate Maintenance of Traffic certificate within 6 months

Knowledge, Skills 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.

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 separation from City employment, employee receives a monthly stipend of $350 per month, applicable toward retiree health coverage.
• Life Insurance: $30,000
• Accidental Death & Dismemberment (AD&D): $10,000
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP) through Cigna Behavioral

Retirement

• Employee Contribution = 8%
• Vesting = 10 Years
• Normal Retirement Benefit = 2.5% of pensionable earnings for each year of creditable service
• Average Final Compensation (AFC) = 3 best consecutive earning years
• Maximum Benefit = 80% of AFC, not to exceed $80,000.
• Normal Retirement = Age 62 and ten (10) years of creditable service
• Early Retirement = Age 57 and ten (10) years of creditable service, 3% annual reduction for each year prior to normal retirement age
• 13th check based on monthly retirement, payable if the pension plan funding status is equal to or greater than 100%. Paid in December each year following retirement
• Deferred Retirement Option Plan (DROP) = 4 years/48 months maximum
• DROP Interest Rate = 4%, compounded annually

Longevity

Based on successful completion of full‑time, continuous service with the City, employee shall receive the following:

• 10 Years 2.5%
• 15 Years 2.5%
• 20 Years 5.0%

Longevity Benefit calculated on employee’s base rate of pay

Paid Holidays

• New Year's Day
• Martin Luther King Day
• Memorial Day
• Juneteenth
• 4th of July, Independence Day
• Labor Day
• Veterans’ Day
• Thanksgiving Day
• Friday after Thanksgiving
• Christmas Day

Annual Leave

Annual leave may be taken as earned after completion of (90) calendar days. Maximum accumulation each fiscal year is 290 hours. At time of resignation or retirement, employee is paid for all annual leave accrued at their current rate of pay. Annual leave is accrued based on continuous, full‑time service with the City, as follows:

Completed Months of Service

• Up to and including first 60 months 96 hours/12 Days
• Greater than 60 months through 120 months 136 hours/17 Days
• Greater than 120 months through 204 months 176 hours/22 Days
• Greater than 204 months 216 hours/27 Days

Annual Leave Cash Out

Employee can opt to receive a non-pensionable cash payment twice per year for up to forty (40) hours of annual leave, provided accrued annual leave bank does not fall below eighty (80) hours.

Floating Holidays

Upon completion of (26) weeks of full‑time employment with the City, employee shall be entitled to utilize up to five (5) floating holidays per fiscal year. Floating holidays shall not carry over to the next fiscal year.

Perfect Attendance

For every six (6) months period (April 1 - September 30) and (October 1 - March 31) in which, no sick or unpaid leave is utilized, an employee shall receive ten (10) hours of annual leave credited. Employees who qualify for a consecutive Perfect Attendance benefit shall receive fourteen (14) hours of annual leave credited for each applicable consecutive earning period.

Sick Leave

Each employee earns (96) hours (12 days) of sick leave annually with no waiting period for use and unlimited accrual. Upon separation of City employment due to resignation, employee shall receive payment of all accrued sick leave at a rate of twenty‑five percent (25%) of the employee’s current rate of pay at time of resignation. Upon separation of employment due to retirement, employee shall receive payment of all accrued sick leave at a rate of fifty percent (50%) of the employee’s current rate of pay at the time of retirement.

Sick Leave Conversion

After completion of one (1) year of continuous, full‑time employment with the City, an employee may convert their unused portion of their first six (6) days (maximum of forty‑eight (48) hours) of accrued sick leave into annual leave. Conversions are subject to the following: A minimum of 96 unused sick leave hours accrued prior to hours being converted, total eligible sick leave hours to be converted shall be reduced hour-for