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Facility Attendant

City of Sunrise
Fort Lauderdale, FL Full Time
POSTED ON 8/1/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 8/30/2026
Description

NATURE OF WORK

This classification involves providing semi-skilled manual services and maintenance work in the operation and supervision of municipal buildings, parks, and recreation facilities.

An employee in this position performs maintenance, custodial, and security work of a responsible nature at various municipal facilities within the City. Duties include but are not limited to cleaning restrooms and buildings; operating power tools and lawn maintenance equipment; trash removal; maintenance of sports facilities; set-up and take-down of meeting halls and other tasks which may involve heavy manual work. Incumbents are responsible for the detection and prevention of damage to facilities through enforcement of facility rules and regulations and supervision of facility patrons.

Employees generally work independently to achieve objectives of safe, clean, and aesthetically pleasing facilities. Supervision is generally received from supervisors who periodically inspect work in progress and upon completion to ensure satisfactory performance of assignments.

Examples of Duties

Essential Job Functions

  • Performs unskilled and semi-skilled tasks relating to the maintenance, repair, and improvement of park and recreation facilities and buildings; operates electric and gasoline driven power tools including strings trimmers, edger, chain saws, pumps, lawnmowers, and hand held power tools
  • Serves as a trades helper to maintenance and sprinkler mechanics by performing semi-skilled carpentry, painting, cement, fencing, and irrigation work; receives on-the-job training in higher level semi-skilled and skilled trade
  • Performs minor maintenance of facilities and grounds which include landscaping, gardening and various custodial duties
  • Cleans and disinfects restrooms and restocks paper products
  • Moves furniture, tables, and chairs, for meeting and banquets as directed; cleans up spills; and enforces rental agreements
  • Regularly inspects facilities and takes corrective action to remove safety hazards, graffiti, and signs of vandalism
  • Prepares required documentation relating to deficiencies in facilities or equipment, hazardous situations, and incidents of disorder or violations of City and departmental rules and regulations. Prepares written reports
  • Assists the public by providing general facility information and direction, advice on rules and regulations, resolution of disputes, and dispensing first-aid supplies and advice on their application
  • Performs related work as required and as directed

Requirements

EDUCATION

  • Graduation from an accredited high school or possession of GED equivalency 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 And Training

  • Basic janitorial and/or maintenance experience; or an equivalent combination of training and experience

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.

NOTE: This position may require you to work nights, weekends, and holidays.

Physical Requirements

Work Environment

  • Tasks are regularly performed outdoors with potential exposure to conditions which include but are not limited to: varying temperatures, inclement weather or other adverse conditions.

Sensory

  • The ability to perceive and differentiate visual cues or signals. Tasks require the ability to communicate orally and in writing. Must have the use of sensory skills in order to effectively communicate and interact with other employees and the public through personal contact, the use of the telephone and/or other City-issued technology devices.

Physical

  • Physical capability to effectively use and operate City assigned vehicles, golf carts, and manual or power tools.
  • Ability to perform moderate to heavy manual janitorial/ maintenance labor.
  • Ability to climb, balance, bend, stoop, squat, kneel, crouch, crawl, reach, push and/or pull, twist and make repetitive hand movements.
  • Ability to walk, stand and sit for prolonged periods of time.
  • Ability to load, carry, lift, push and/or pull objects weighing up to 50 pounds.
  • Ability to withstand exposure to the following conditions without stress: excessive noise, unpleasant odors, chemicals/other environmental substances, blood borne pathogens.
  • If applicable: Perform work at locations with exposure over, in and around water, which may not be accessible to the physically handicapped.

Supplemental Information

Knowledge, Skills And Abilities

  • Ability to acquire knowledge of City and departmental policies and procedures pertaining to the usage of recreation facilities.
  • Ability to acquire knowledge of materials, methods and equipment used in custodial and landscape maintenance work.
  • Ability to perform tasks requiring physical strength and endurance where required.
  • Ability to understand the geography of the building or facilities of assignment.
  • Ability to meet the public effectively to give information regarding facilities and regulations and to ensure the safety and welfare of visitors.
  • Ability to deal firmly but tactfully and courteously with the public.
  • Ability to communicate effectively verbally and in writing.
  • Ability to understand and carry out simple written and oral instructions.
  • Ability to react quickly and calmly in emergency situations.
  • Skill in the use and care of hand tools and other related materials and equipment.
  • Some knowledge of minor repair, maintenance and construction.
  • Some knowledge of occupational hazards and appropriate safety precaution methods

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

Please describe how many years of experience you possess in full-time experience in professional janitorial and/or maintenance work?

  • No Experience
  • Less than 1 year
  • 1 -2 years
  • 3-4 years
  • 5-6 years
  • 7-8 years
  • 9-10 years
  • 11 years

03

This position may require you to work nights, weekends, and holidays. Are you able to fulfill this requirement?

  • Yes
  • No

04

What does excellent customer service mean to you?

05

Do you have sufficient physical strength and agility to perform heavy manual labor?

  • Yes
  • No

06

Do you have a valid Driver's License?

  • Yes
  • No

07

Please indicate if you have performed professional janitorial or maintenance duties for any of the following:

  • Public Facility
  • Park
  • Recreational Facility
  • Utility Plant
  • None of the Above
  • Required Question

Salary : $350

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