Maintenance Worker I (Treecrew)

City of Sunrise

Fort Lauderdale (FL)

On-site

USD 21,000 - 30,000

Full time

14 days+

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Benefits offered by this job

Group Health Insurance

Retirement Benefits

Paid Holidays

Annual Leave

Job summary

The City of Sunrise in Florida is hiring for a Building Maintenance worker to perform routine manual work in construction, maintenance, and repair of buildings, streets, sewers, water lines and other installations. The role involves trimming trees, loading materials, operating power tools, and supporting traffic control.

The city offers an Alternative Work Schedule with two three-day weekends per month, competitive benefits, and opportunities for professional growth as part of a team dedicated

Qualifications

High school diploma or GED required.
Experience in building maintenance or public works preferred.
Must possess valid driver's license; CDL preferred.
Ability to obtain an Intermediate Maintenance of Traffic certificate within 6 months.

Responsibilities

Trim trees and clear overhead hazards for safety.
Operate power saws and maintenance equipment.
Load/unload materials and assist with street and park work.
Follow safe work practices and promote safety culture.
Perform related work as required.

Skills

Safety procedures

Manual dexterity

Teamwork

Reading instructions

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

Hand tools

Power tools

Ladders and safety equipment

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.

Effective January 2026, the City is has launched 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 reflects 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.

Examples of Duties

Essential Job Functions

Trims trees for clearance of overhead utility wires/street lighting and to protect park patrons from injury.
Cut away dead, obstructive, or excess branches from trees and shrubbery.
Climbs trees, uses ladders; uses gas and hydraulic power chain saws and pruning poles, shears, and other cutting implements to remove branches that are broken, dead, or intruding upon probate properties.
Removes fallen trees from roadways and park areas; trims branches to preserve visibility of traffic control devices and to improve landscape appearance.
Operates, services and maintains power saws and other machinery and equipment; cleans equipment; and makes minor adjustments to motors.
Operates wood chippers and stump grinders.
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.
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 cleans/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.

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 Specia l Qualifications

Must possess a valid driver's license with an acceptable driving record; CDL preferred.
Must obtain a valid Florida driver's license prior to hire.
Ability to acquire an Intermediate Maintenance of Traffic certificate within 6 months

Supplemental Information

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.

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:

Years of Creditable Service Longevity Benefit*

10 Years 2.5%

15 Years 2.5%

20 Years 5.0%

Longevity Benefit calculated on employee’s base rate of pay

Paid Holidays

Employees receive the following City-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 Total Hours Accrued Annually

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-hour by any sick leave hours utilized during the eligible benefit period, and conversion subject to annual leave accrual cap.

Bereavement

Qualifying City-paid Bereavement Leave as follows:

In State = Up to 3 Days
Out of State = Up to 5 Days

Tuition Reimbursement

After one (1) year of full-time employment

100% reimbursement for a grade of A or B
50% reimbursement for a grade of C
$250 books/lab reimbursement per semester

Credit Union

We Florida Financial Bank & Credit Union – 8890 NW 44th Street, Sunrise, FL. 33351

Optional Voluntary Benefits (paid By The Employee)

Single or Family Dental Insurance Coverage
Single or Family Vision Insurance Coverage
Accident Advantage
Life Insurance Coverage
AD&D
Short Term Disability
Critical Care Protection
Cancer Protection Assurance
MissionSquare Retirement Compensation Programs
457 Deferred Compensation Plan
401(a) Governmental Purchase Plan: Newly hired

01

Please describe your highest level of education completed. 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.)

No High School/GED
High School/GED
Some College
Associate's Degree
Bachelor's Degree
Master's Degree
Doctoral Degree

02

How many years of fulltime work experience do you possess in Building Maintenance or Public Works (Grounds, Streets, and/or Stormwater) maintenance and/or repair functions.