Adopt Resolution #21-251 to Hire a Public Works Parks Worker Backfilling a Vacant Position 

The purpose of this case is to authorize filling the vacant full-time Parks Maintenance Worker position. 

In July, one Parks Maintenance Worker resigned, which created a vacancy in the Parks Division.  The Parks Maintenance Worker position responsibilities include all aspects of parks maintenance, construction of new facilities and the operation of equipment while working in a variety of weather conditions.  This position will also be involved in snow plowing of public streets, trails and walks, as well as a wide range of other tasks as required. 

In addition, the Parks Maintenance Worker is required be a member of the Public Works on-call team and work a rotating on-call schedule 8 weeks per year. This requires employees to be available to respond during evenings, weekends and holidays.

Staff conducted a recruitment process which included first interviews.  Mr. Daniel Lowrie was selected as the top candidate.  Mr. Lowrie successfully completed the City's background checks and pre-employment testing process. The City extended a contingent job offer pending City Council approval. If hired, Mr. Daniel Lowrie will be subject to a six-month probationary period, the personnel policy and the AFSCME labor agreement.

The funding for back-filling this position is included in the 2021 budget. 

To hire Mr. Daniel Lowrie as a full-time Public Works Parks Maintenance Worker, effective on or near September 8, 2021, at $23.679 per hour which is step 1 of the 2021 wage scale.

Motion to adopt resolution #21-251 to hire Mr. Daniel Lowrie as a full-time Public Works Parks Maintenance Worker, effective on or near September 8, 2021, at $23.679 per hour, which is step 1 of the 2021 wage scale.