Maintenance Mechanic II; Utilities Facilities Maintenance

Position: Maintenance Mechanic II (Utilities Facilities Maintenance)
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 theback-to-back NHL Stanley Cup Champion Florida Panthers, a vibrant arts and entertainment district, and a diverse community that truly embodies what it means toLive, Work, and Playin Sunrise.

Looking ahead, the City is exploring an Alternative Work Scheduledesigned to further support employee work-life balance - providing eligible staff withtwo three-day weekends per monththrough 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 general maintenance work on a fairly skilled level for an assigned department in the City. An employee in this position performs semi-skilled work maintaining and repairing buildings and performing other assigned duties such as; maintaining and repairing wiring, plumbing, and mechanical equipment; painting; performing light construction; assisting with more complex work by trades, HVAC persons, pump operators, and supervisors;

replacing filters and bulbs; loading/unloading materials; clearing sinks; and assisting with striping and asphalt repairs. This position also maintains work records and checks to make sure emergency equipment is working.

Examples of Duties

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS

* Performs maintenance and repairs for buildings, structures, administrative facilities, and office spaces, as well as maintains other public use areas such as parks, green areas, roads, trails, etc. depending on assigned department.

* Performs general carpentry work including construction, rough woodwork, and painting; measures, cuts, constructs and/or repairs wood, composite building materials, and wood substitute items; sands down furniture or other items to be painted; and applies primer and finished coat using brush or spray gun.

* Builds partitions, chair rails, baseboards and shelving; installs paneling, sheet rock, and ceilings.

* Performs general electrical work including wiring, installation, bending conduit pipe, and replacement of electrical fixtures; conducts routine maintenance on fuses and fans; and replaces defective light bulbs and ballasts in facilities and street lights.

* Replaces air filters, unclogs drain lines, maintains/treats condensate pans, and replaces worn or broken drive belts on air handling equipment.

* Cuts glass to size and shape; inserts in windows using putty; re-frames windows; hangs doors; replaces broken boards; and lays tile flooring.

* Performs paintings assignments.

* Mixes plaster, mortar, and cement; slakes limes; and assists journey level craftsperson engaged in building or repairing brick, stone, or tile walls and structures.

* Installs and repairs street signs and asphalt channelization.

* Pressure washes sidewalks and buildings.

* 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.

* Erects scaffolding.

* Cleans tools and work area upon completion of project.

* Assists in the repair and overhaul of air-conditioning and refrigeration equipment utilizing some skills of the electrical and plumbing trades.

* Assists the pump station operator in maintenance and operation of storm water pump stations.

* Uses such tools as hammers, chisels, handsaws, planes, screwdrivers, glue guns, and power saws/sanders.

* Cleans tools and work area upon completion of project.

* Performs related work as required.

Requirements

EDUCATION

* Graduation from an accredited high school or possession of GED diploma

* 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.)

EXPERIENCE

* Considerable work experience in performing a variety of semi-skilled maintenance and repair tasks including carpentry, light electrical, plumbing, and mechanical work.

NECESSARY SPECIAL QUALIFICATIONS

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