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NEOGOV · 1 week ago

Utility Instrumentation Technician I (Electrician)

The City of Sunrise is a vibrant community focused on customer service, collaboration, and transparency. They are seeking a Utility Instrumentation Technician I to install, maintain, and repair high and low voltage electrical systems in municipal water and sewage treatment plants. The role involves conducting preventative maintenance, responding to emergency calls, and maintaining accurate records of electrical equipment.

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Responsibilities

Installs, alters, repairs, and maintains both high and low voltage motors, generators, switchgear, motor controllers, transformers, wiring system electronic components, and other related equipment
Checks electrical ladder diagrams for repairs on electrical equipment
Performs electrical connections and disconnects
Conducts thermos scans
Installs FVD in water and waste plants
Maintains accurate records of the maintenance and repair history of electrical equipment on which work is performed
Orders parts for repairs
Sets up generators for City functions
Responds to emergency calls
Performs related work as required

Qualification

Journeyman Electrical licenseHigh voltage systemsLow voltage systemsElectrical tools proficiencyCircuitry knowledgeCommunication skillsTeamworkProblem-solving

Required

Graduation from an accredited high school or possession of GED equivalency diploma
Completion of an apprenticeship program as an electrician and attainment of journeyman rank
Proof of highest level of completed education must be submitted as an attachment with application
Previous experience as an electrician, preferably in both new construction and maintenance work; or any equivalent combination of training and experience
Must possess a valid driver's license with an acceptable driving record
Must obtain a valid Florida driver's license prior to hire
Certifications required: Florida or Broward County Journeyman Electrical license or a Master Electrical license or equivalent

Preferred

Bucket Truck Certification
Forklift Certification

Benefits

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 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.
Sick Leave: Each employee earns (96) hours (12 days) of sick leave annually with no waiting period for use and unlimited accrual.
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.
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.

Company

NEOGOV is the leading provider of workforce management software uniquely designed for the public sector, education, and public safety.

H1B Sponsorship

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Trends of Total Sponsorships
2025 (13)
2024 (10)
2023 (10)
2022 (18)
2021 (14)
2020 (16)

Funding

Current Stage
Late Stage
Total Funding
$700M
Key Investors
Warburg Pincus
2025-07-28Secondary Market· $700M
2025-07-28Acquired
2021-06-02Private Equity

Leadership Team

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Shane Evangelist
CEO
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Brandon McDonald
Head Of Marketing
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