Authorize to Hire a Parks Maintenance Worker Backfilling a Vacant Position 

 

In January, 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 an internal/external recruitment process and has selected Mr. Chad Loudon as the top candidate.  Mr. Loudon 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. Chad Loudon 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 2022 budget. 

To hire Mr. Chad Loudon as a full-time Public Works Parks Maintenance Worker, effective on or near June 13, 2022, at $24.389 per hour which is step 1 of the 2022 wage scale with a credit of 3 vacation days. 

Motion to hire Mr. Chad Loudon as a full-time Public Works Parks Maintenance Worker, effective on or near June 13, 2022, at $24.389 per hour which is step 1 of the 2022 wage scale with a credit of 3 vacation days.