City of Sunrise FL
Salary :
$46,763.74 - $66,077.06 Annually Location :
Sunrise, FL Job Type:
Full Time Job Number:
2025-164 Department:
UTILITIES Division:
FIELD OPERATIONS Opening Date:
08/08/2025 Closing Date:
Continuous Bargaining Unit:
SGEU
Description NATURE OF WORK This classification involves entry-level work in the installation, repair and maintenance of the City's water distribution and wastewater collection systems. Assigned duties consists of unskilled work performing heavy manual labor maintenance and repair. However, through on-the-job training employees perform progressively responsible semi-skilled work in an assigned area. At the fully competent level, employees in this class perform a variety of semi-skilled tasks in installing, maintaining, and repairing water mains and sanitary sewers, stormwater, drainage systems, road-way maintenance, and other work in connection with water and wastewater systems.
An incumbent in this classification performs work with skilled employees in a work crew. The employee may be assigned as an equipment operator on a relief or intermittent basis, and may regularly operate simple mechanical and/or light motorized equipment. Employees operate a variety of machinery and equipment in performing work assignments. Work assignments are received daily, electronically, verbally, or in writing; however, since many of the assignments are repetitive, the employee is expected to carry out assignments with a minimum of detailed instructions. Supervision is received from a technical or administrative supervisor or designee who periodically inspects work in progress, and upon completion, for satisfactory performance, compliance with job specification, and adherence to applicable policies, standards, codes, and regulations.
Examples of Duties ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCATIONS
Assists in the repair of water mains, force mains, and gravity sewer lines Shovels debris which cannot be removed by motorized equipment; digs and refills ditches; mixes mortar; carries tools and materials for skilled workers, loads and unloads material and equipment Assists in cleaning, lubricating, and repairing valves Operates, cleans and services trucks and other power equipment Assists in the maintenance and repair of meters; installs, removes and rotates meters; measures and cuts pipe, lays pipe and may assist in making water taps Participates in the City's Standby Program, responding to emergency calls on a rotational schedule Assists in the flushing of water mains. Assists in the cleaning and tele-inspection of gravity sewer lines Observes established safety practices, procedures, and regulation Performs related work as required Requirements EDUCATION
Graduation from an accredited high school, vocational school or a G.E.D. equivalency diploma. Education supplemented by special courses in installation, maintenance or repair of water or sewer lines, preferred. 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
Six (6) months full-time (or equivalent) paid plumbing experience and/or experience installing water, sewer, and reuses lines and maintaining sewer lift stations. NECESSARY SPECIAL QULIFICATIONS
Possession of a valid Driver's License with an acceptable driving record. Must obtain a valid Florida driver's license prior to hire. Wastewater Collection System Level "C" certification from the FWPCOA (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 Supplemental Information KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES
Some knowledge of the materials, methods, practices and equipment used in the construction, maintenance and repair of water distribution, reuse systems, and sanitary sewer collection systems and transmission systems. Some knowledge of operating various testing devices, probes, monitoring devices, standard tools such as handheld tools and repair equipment, shovels, screwdrivers, wrenches, pipe fitting tools, power drills, grinders, power saws, band saws, ventilating blowers, air compressors. Some knowledge on how to properly operate various classes of vehicles including vactor trucks equipment, large trucks (with or without a trailer), dump trucks, backhoes, frontend loaders, mini-tracks, forklifts, generators, pumps, bobcats, and other standard motorized maintenance and other construction equipment as necessary in order to complete a repair or maintenance task. Some knowledge of the use and care of picks, shovels and similar manual tools. Working knowledge of the occupational hazards of the types of work performed and of necessary precautions. Ability to perform minor repairs and maintenance of equipment. Ability to understand and follow oral and written instructions. Ability to work effectively in a team-oriented environment. Ability to work in gravity sewer manholes and wet wells. Ability to maintain effective working relationships with supervisors, 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 under varying weather conditions. Skill in use and care of required tools and equipment. Ability to operate a City-issued motorized vehicle. Ability to manage multiple, high-priority assignments. Ability to withstand pressure of competing priorities and varied responsibilities and works efficiently and effectively to develop win-win solutions. Ability to serve the public and fellow employees with honesty and integrity in full accord with the letter and spirit of all city ethics and conflicts of interest policies. Ability to comprehend schematics, SCADA, construction plans, atlases, GIS renderings of systems, and maps using computers and electronic devices. Ability to comprehend and follow City Codes, department and industry standards, and regulations, when performing routine work. Ability to utilize electronic devices and CMMS software for the purpose of data collection and data entry.
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 o 457 Deferred Compensation Plan o 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 plumbing experience and/or experience installing water, sewer, and reuse lines and maintaining sewer lift stations.
No Experience Less than 1 year 1 -2 years 3-4 years 5-6 years 7-8 years 9-10 years 11+ years
03
Do you possess a Level 3 State of Florida Water Distribution License from FDEP?
Yes No
04
Do you possess a Wastewater Collection System Level "C" certification from the FWPCOA?
Yes No
05
Do you have a valid Driver's License?
Yes No
06
If yes, please provide Driver's License number and Date of Issue: Required Question
$46,763.74 - $66,077.06 Annually Location :
Sunrise, FL Job Type:
Full Time Job Number:
2025-164 Department:
UTILITIES Division:
FIELD OPERATIONS Opening Date:
08/08/2025 Closing Date:
Continuous Bargaining Unit:
SGEU
Description NATURE OF WORK This classification involves entry-level work in the installation, repair and maintenance of the City's water distribution and wastewater collection systems. Assigned duties consists of unskilled work performing heavy manual labor maintenance and repair. However, through on-the-job training employees perform progressively responsible semi-skilled work in an assigned area. At the fully competent level, employees in this class perform a variety of semi-skilled tasks in installing, maintaining, and repairing water mains and sanitary sewers, stormwater, drainage systems, road-way maintenance, and other work in connection with water and wastewater systems.
An incumbent in this classification performs work with skilled employees in a work crew. The employee may be assigned as an equipment operator on a relief or intermittent basis, and may regularly operate simple mechanical and/or light motorized equipment. Employees operate a variety of machinery and equipment in performing work assignments. Work assignments are received daily, electronically, verbally, or in writing; however, since many of the assignments are repetitive, the employee is expected to carry out assignments with a minimum of detailed instructions. Supervision is received from a technical or administrative supervisor or designee who periodically inspects work in progress, and upon completion, for satisfactory performance, compliance with job specification, and adherence to applicable policies, standards, codes, and regulations.
Examples of Duties ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCATIONS
Assists in the repair of water mains, force mains, and gravity sewer lines Shovels debris which cannot be removed by motorized equipment; digs and refills ditches; mixes mortar; carries tools and materials for skilled workers, loads and unloads material and equipment Assists in cleaning, lubricating, and repairing valves Operates, cleans and services trucks and other power equipment Assists in the maintenance and repair of meters; installs, removes and rotates meters; measures and cuts pipe, lays pipe and may assist in making water taps Participates in the City's Standby Program, responding to emergency calls on a rotational schedule Assists in the flushing of water mains. Assists in the cleaning and tele-inspection of gravity sewer lines Observes established safety practices, procedures, and regulation Performs related work as required Requirements EDUCATION
Graduation from an accredited high school, vocational school or a G.E.D. equivalency diploma. Education supplemented by special courses in installation, maintenance or repair of water or sewer lines, preferred. 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
Six (6) months full-time (or equivalent) paid plumbing experience and/or experience installing water, sewer, and reuses lines and maintaining sewer lift stations. NECESSARY SPECIAL QULIFICATIONS
Possession of a valid Driver's License with an acceptable driving record. Must obtain a valid Florida driver's license prior to hire. Wastewater Collection System Level "C" certification from the FWPCOA (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 Supplemental Information KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES
Some knowledge of the materials, methods, practices and equipment used in the construction, maintenance and repair of water distribution, reuse systems, and sanitary sewer collection systems and transmission systems. Some knowledge of operating various testing devices, probes, monitoring devices, standard tools such as handheld tools and repair equipment, shovels, screwdrivers, wrenches, pipe fitting tools, power drills, grinders, power saws, band saws, ventilating blowers, air compressors. Some knowledge on how to properly operate various classes of vehicles including vactor trucks equipment, large trucks (with or without a trailer), dump trucks, backhoes, frontend loaders, mini-tracks, forklifts, generators, pumps, bobcats, and other standard motorized maintenance and other construction equipment as necessary in order to complete a repair or maintenance task. Some knowledge of the use and care of picks, shovels and similar manual tools. Working knowledge of the occupational hazards of the types of work performed and of necessary precautions. Ability to perform minor repairs and maintenance of equipment. Ability to understand and follow oral and written instructions. Ability to work effectively in a team-oriented environment. Ability to work in gravity sewer manholes and wet wells. Ability to maintain effective working relationships with supervisors, 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 under varying weather conditions. Skill in use and care of required tools and equipment. Ability to operate a City-issued motorized vehicle. Ability to manage multiple, high-priority assignments. Ability to withstand pressure of competing priorities and varied responsibilities and works efficiently and effectively to develop win-win solutions. Ability to serve the public and fellow employees with honesty and integrity in full accord with the letter and spirit of all city ethics and conflicts of interest policies. Ability to comprehend schematics, SCADA, construction plans, atlases, GIS renderings of systems, and maps using computers and electronic devices. Ability to comprehend and follow City Codes, department and industry standards, and regulations, when performing routine work. Ability to utilize electronic devices and CMMS software for the purpose of data collection and data entry.
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 o 457 Deferred Compensation Plan o 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 plumbing experience and/or experience installing water, sewer, and reuse lines and maintaining sewer lift stations.
No Experience Less than 1 year 1 -2 years 3-4 years 5-6 years 7-8 years 9-10 years 11+ years
03
Do you possess a Level 3 State of Florida Water Distribution License from FDEP?
Yes No
04
Do you possess a Wastewater Collection System Level "C" certification from the FWPCOA?
Yes No
05
Do you have a valid Driver's License?
Yes No
06
If yes, please provide Driver's License number and Date of Issue: Required Question