Maintenance Mechanic II (Utilities Facilities Maintenance)

Description

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

• Must possess a valid driver's license with an acceptable driving record.

• Must obtain a valid Florida driver's license prior to hire.

• Registration preferred: Journeyman for assigned trade.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

Work Environment

• Work is performed in various environments including in the field at various public locations within the City. Shifts and work hours may vary and may include evenings, weekends and holidays. Some duties may require exposure to adverse conditions including but not limited to varying temperature; inclement weather and/or other adverse environmental conditions. Exposure to irritants/discomfort from dust, fumes, oils, and solvents. May be required to perform work at locations with exposure over, in and around water, which may not be accessible to the physically handicapped.

Physical

• Must have sufficient strength and agility to perform heavy physical labor such as lifting, kneeling, bending, reaching and climbing steps or ladders. Incumbent may be required to stand for 6 to 7 hours. Ability to climb, balance, bend, stoop, squat, kneel, crouch, crawl, reach, push and/or pull, twist and make repetitive hand movements. Ability to frequently load, carry, lift, push and/or pull objects weighing up to 50 pounds. Must have the ability to safely operate a City issued motorized vehicle and power tools.

Sensory

• The ability to perceive and differentiate visual cues or signals. Tasks require the ability to communicate orally and in writing. Requires ability to adapt to frequent changes in workload and to adjust priorities quickly as circumstances dictate while completing tasks within established periods. It also requires interaction with employees from all City departments/divisions and the public.

Supplemental Information

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES

• Knowledge of the standard tools, materials, methods, and practices of the trades areas to which assigned.

• Knowledge of the occupational hazards and safety precautions of the work.

• Ability to understand and follow oral and written instructions.

• Ability to interpret and work from rough sketches.

• Ability to make rough estimates of time and material requirements.

• Ability to develop skill in the use and care of the tools, materials, and equipment of the trade's areas concerned.

• Ability to perform heavy manual labor for extended periods, often outdoors under varying environmental and weather conditions.

• Ability to safely operate City-issued motorized vehicles and power tools.

• Ability to communicate effectively and persuasively, both verbally and in writing.

• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with supervisors, other employees, the general public, and City officials.

• Ability to deal with competing priorities and varied responsibilities.

• Ability to work efficiently and effectively to develop win-win solutions.

BENEFITS PACKAGE SUMMARY

GENERAL EMPLOYEE

HIRED ON OR AFTER 10/1/18

The description of benefits for which, an employee may be eligible have been generally summarized in this information sheet for your convenience; however, you must refer to all applicable City ordinances, collective bargaining agreements and/or plan documents for specific terms and conditions. These benefits may be affected by future changes in policy, collective bargaining, City ordinances and/or legislative actions. The City reserves the right to increase, modify, decrease or eliminate benefits at any time. No benefit is created or maintained simply based on this document, and its contents do not give rise to any contractual rights related to continuing employment or receipt of benefits between the City of Sunrise and its employees. The information contained herein supersedes any prior benefit sheet(s).

The City of Sunrise is an economic powerhouse in western Broward County encompassing more than 18 square miles. As the host of Sawgrass International Corporate Park - the largest business park in South Florida

• Sunrise has its own flourishing job market and currently employs approximately 1,100 employees and numbers continue to rise.

The City takes a very active role in business development, recruitment and prides itself on creating job opportunities for its residents. There are very few communities of similar size that welcome the tens of millions of visitors that we do here in Sunrise, or that can boast the magnitude of regional assets found in our City.

Our City shines and we understand in order to shine brighter; we must continue to recognize our employees as one of our most valuable assets. The City of Sunrise takes great pride in recruiting future employees and developing and retaining current ones by offering our comprehensive compensation and benefits package throughout an employee's career.

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 • Veterans' Day

• Martin Luther King Day • Thanksgiving Day

• Memorial Day • Friday after Thanksgiving

• 4th of July, Independence Day • Christmas Day

• Labor 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/Days 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

• Mission Square 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 in performing a variety of semi-skilled maintenance and repair tasks including carpentry, light electrical, plumbing, and mechanical 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

Do you have a valid Driver's License?

• Yes

• No

04

If yes, please provide Driver's License number and Date of Issue:

Required Question

Agency City of Sunrise

Address 10770 W. Oakland Park Blvd.

Sunrise, Florida, 33351

Phone 954-838-4522

Website http://agency.governmentjobs.com/sunrisefl/default.cfm