Maintenance Worker I - Leisure Services (Pressure Washing)

City of Sunrise; Florida; On-site; USD 32,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

The City of Sunrise is hiring for a maintenance position focused on pressure washing, general upkeep of city buildings, parks, and facilities. You’ll operate power tools, assist skilled trades, and perform custodial and grounds-keeping tasks.

Applicants must have a high school diploma or GED and a valid driver’s license. Some positions require obtaining an Intermediate Maintenance of Traffic certificate within six months.

Qualifications

• Graduation from an accredited high school or GED equivalency diploma.
• Proof of highest education level must be submitted with application.

Responsibilities

• Pressure washes sidewalks, structures and buildings.
• Operates maintenance equipment and power tools; cleans equipment as needed.
• Performs maintenance and repair tasks for buildings, parks and facilities.
• Serves as a helper performing semi-skilled electrical and mechanical work.
• Operates and maintains assigned vehicle and performs routine maintenance.
• Performs custodial, grounds-keeping and related duties.
• Loads/unloads heavy items, moves furniture, and handles crates as directed.

Skills

Pressure washing

Power tools

Custodial duties

Groundskeeping

Safety awareness

Education

High school diploma

Tools

Pressure washers

Edgers

Hand tools

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 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.

NOTE: This vacancy is primarily assigned to pressure washing operations within the Leisure Services Department. The selected candidate should expect to perform pressure washing duties regularly as a significant part of their daily work assignments.

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.

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 SPECIA L 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, 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.