What are the responsibilities and job description for the Utility Mechanic I (SAWGRASS) position at City of Sunrise?
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 is skilled mechanical maintenance and repair work in preventative and corrective maintenance to include installation and repairs of industrial equipment with plants of the water and waste water systems at treatment facility or lift station.
An employee in this class is responsible for performing or assisting in the performance of a variety of assignments of routine difficulty involving mechanical maintenance at a municipal water/wastewater treatment facility. Since much of this work is to provide on-the-job training, tasks require employees to exercise limited initiative and independent judgment when participating in installing, modifying or repairing various types of mechanical equipment. A number of the more simple assigned tasks eventually become routine in nature as a result of participating in their completion; therefore, employees might work independently in those assignments as proficiency is demonstrated. The employees usually work under general supervision, receiving instructions both orally and in writing. However, for the more complicated tasks, immediate supervision will be provided. Some assignments of this class are hazardous, particularly when performing maintenance on electrical equipment. Work is reviewed while in progress through observation, conferences and oral reports submitted, and upon completion through results obtained.
This is skilled mechanical maintenance and repair work in preventative and corrective maintenance to include installation and repairs of industrial equipment with plants of the water and waste water systems at treatment facility or lift station.
An employee in this class is responsible for performing or assisting in the performance of a variety of assignments of routine difficulty involving mechanical maintenance at a municipal water/wastewater treatment facility. Since much of this work is to provide on-the-job training, tasks require employees to exercise limited initiative and independent judgment when participating in installing, modifying or repairing various types of mechanical equipment. A number of the more simple assigned tasks eventually become routine in nature as a result of participating in their completion; therefore, employees might work independently in those assignments as proficiency is demonstrated. The employees usually work under general supervision, receiving instructions both orally and in writing. However, for the more complicated tasks, immediate supervision will be provided. Some assignments of this class are hazardous, particularly when performing maintenance on electrical equipment. Work is reviewed while in progress through observation, conferences and oral reports submitted, and upon completion through results obtained.
ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS
- Assists in the installation, maintenance, modification and repair of equipment including power appliances, large capacity pumps, drives, clarifiers, oxygen generation equipment, mixers, turbine generators, and other associated mechanical equipment.
- Provides assistance during the performance of welding and fabrication of metal surfaces including stainless steel, aluminum, and steel alloys. May be required to operate drill presses, cutting torches, welders, grinders, lathes and related equipment.
- Assists in the maintenance and repair of lift and pump station systems; assists in the installation, maintenance and repair of electrical motors and generators used in various pumping operations; uses hand, bench and machine tools in the repair and maintenance of cranes, pumps, and other plant machinery and equipment.
- Detects some causes of mechanical failures; assists in the preparation of sketches for mechanical system layouts and installation.
- Participates in the installation and repair of water mains, new service branches, hydrants, sanitary sewers, valves and water meters; may operate tapping machines, replace meter boxes, raise or lower meter boxes, reset meters, repair leaks at meters, participate in call-out rotation and respond to emergency calls as needed.
- Answers customer complaints, locates service lines, detects leaks, excavates and repairs service lines.
- Performs related work as required.
EDUCATION
- Graduation from an accredited high school/vocational school or G.E.D. equivalency.
- PROOF OF HIGHEST COMPLETED LEVEL OF EDUCATION MUST BE SUBMITTED AS AN ATTACHMENT WITH APPLICATION. (Applications without attached proof of education will not be processed for consideration.)
EXPERIENCE
- One (1) year of full time paid experience (or equivalent) in general mechanical equipment maintenance and repair, including some plant equipment experience.
OR
- One (1) full year permanent status as a City of Sunrise Serviceperson.
SPECIAL QUALIFICATIONS
- Possession of a valid Florida C.D.L. (Commercial Driver's License) with endorsements for air brakes/tanker with an acceptable driving record.
- Class "C" Florida Water Pollution Control Operators Association Certificate in Maintenance of Water Distribution and Wastewater Collection systems, preferred.
PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:
- 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 capability to effectively use and operate City assigned vehicles, manual or power tools.
- 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 work outdoors under varying temperatures, inclement weather and/or other adverse conditions.
- Ability to load, carry, lift, push and/or pull objects weighing up to 50 pounds.
- Ability to operate a motorized vehicle.
- Ability to climb and descend stairways and ship ladders at unusual heights of up to 40 feet.
- Ability to hear within normal audio range, with or without correction.
- Ability to see in the normal visual range with or without correction. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and ability to adjust focus.
- 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.
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES
- Some knowledge of the standard tools, methods, materials and practices used in a large mechanical maintenance program.
- Some knowledge of welding, carpentry, masonry, and building maintenance work and related mechanical trades operations.
- Some knowledge of occupational hazards and appropriate safety precautions.
- Some knowledge of municipal codes related to operation and maintenance of mechanical equipment.
- Ability to interpret and work from simple technical sketches and blueprints.
- Ability to locate, define and repair defects in mechanical equipment.
- Ability to work in sanitary manholes and wet wells.
- Ability to understand and effectively carry out oral and written instructions.
- Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with others.
- Ability to communicate orally and to prepare and submit simple reports.
- Some skill in the use and care of standard tools equipment and testing devices utilized in a large mechanical maintenance program.
- Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with supervisors, other employees, the general public and City officials.
- Ability to communicate effectively and persuasively, both verbally and in writing
- Ability to withstand pressure of competing priorities and varied responsibilities and work efficiently and effectively to develop win-win solutions.
Salary : $54,497 - $77,003
