Reclassifying a Publc Works Maintenance Worker to Lead Streets Maintenance Worker

The purpose of this case is to ask the City Council to reclassify one current Public Works Maintenance Worker to Lead Streets Maintenance Worker.  The Streets Lead Maintenance Worker position has been vacant since January 1, 2022 when the former Lead Worker was promoted to Streets Supervisor.  The reclassification was included as part of the budgeting discussions and is accounted for in the 2022 budget.  This reclassification does not require backfilling with an additonal employee.
 
This  reclassification reflects the City’s desire to maintain an effective organization.  Reclassifying positions, when needed, serves to retain high performing employees and furthers the City's mission to work together to responsibly grow our community, and to provide quality, cost-effective and efficient government services.   

The primary objectives of this position are to assist in providing work direction to streets maintenance and seasonal workers and to perform the duties of a streets maintenance worker.  

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Train seasonal workers and serve as a resource person to answer questions and provide assistance
• Perform administrative and supervisory activities related to seasonal help
• Provide work direction for maintenance workers and make field decisions related to city streets/traffic signs/storm water infrastructure in the absence of the Public Works Superintendent
• Work with Human Resources staff to assist with recruitment and hiring seasonal workers
• Track on-going public works projects and annual maintenance activities
• Install/construct/maintain streets, grounds, and related facilities or equipment
• Perform or assign general maintenance activities
• Assist with snow removal related activities
• Perform a wide range of tasks at the verbal or written direction of the Streets Supervisor or the Public Works Superintendent or his/her designee

As stated, the reclassification listed above were discussed as part of the 2022 budgeting process and have been included in the 2022 City budget.  The position does not require back filling to replace the original position.  
 

The 2022 funding required for this action has been accounted for in the 2022 budget at approximately $4005 for the reclassification. 
 

Staff recommends reclassify Mr. Scott Berscheid, Streets Maintenance Worker, to Streets Lead Worker, at step 3 of the Lead Streets Maintenance Worker wage scale, which is $30.849 per hour, effective January 12, 2022. 

Motion to to reclassify Mr. Scott Berscheid to Streets Lead Maintenance Worker, effective January 12, 2022 at step 3 of the Lead Streets Maintenance Worker wage scale, which is $30.849 per hour.