Authorization to Hire a Temporary Non Benefit Eligible AFSCME Public Works Maintenance Worker

The purpose of this case is to request authorization to hire a temporary non benefit eligible AFSCME Public Works Maintenance Worker to work up to seven months.

Annually, per the AFSCME union contract, the City may hire temporary non benefit eligible employees to work up to seven months.  The minimum requirements for these positions are greater than entry level temporary seasonal employees.  

Per the AFSCME labor agreement, employees working for up to 7 months will earn 80% of the step one Public Works Maintenance Worker wage.  Note, without contract language, employing longer term temporary employees (employees working greater than 67 or 100 days would violate Minnesota Statute 179A.03, subdivision 14 section 6. 

The funding required to fill this position is included within the approved 2022 budget.

To hire Tom Marks to work in the Utilities Division at $19.511 per hour, effective on or near July 5, 2022.

Motion to hire Mr. Tom Marks to work in the Utilities Division at $19.511 per hour, effective on or near July 5, 2022