Adopt Resolution #19-088 to Hire a Public Works Streets Maintenance Worker

The purpose of this case is for the City Council to authorize hiring a full-time Public Works Streets Maintenance Worker.

As part of the 2019 budgeting process, the City Council approved a new full-time Public Works Streets Maintenance Worker to be added to the Streets Division.  With this new position, the City will have five Streets Maintenance Workers.  The Street Maintenance Worker position is responsible for constructing and maintaining streets, parking lots and related property; performing snow related activities; performing general maintenance activities; performing general labor; performing vehicle and motorized equipment maintenance; performing and assisting with landscape, grounds care, and forestry/naturalist activities; providing assistance with preparation of community events; performing mechanical building maintenance and repair; as well as a wide range of other tasks as required.

Staff conducted an external recruitment process and interviewed Mr. Vaughn Ihkre. Mr. Ihkre subsequently participated in the City's pre-employment testing process. The City extended a contingent job offer pending City Council approval. If hired, Mr. Ihkre will be subject to a six-month probationary period, the personnel policy and the AFSCME labor agreement.

The 2019 funding for this position, including benefits, is approximately $50,312 and has been included in the 2019 budget. The funding required is approximately $7066 less than anticipated due to a late April start date rather than March 1st as was initially planned.

To hire Mr. Vaughn Ihkre as a full-time Public Works Streets Maintenance Worker, effective on or near April 24, 2019, at $22.37 per hour which is step 1 of the 2019 wage scale.

Motion to adopt resolution #19-088 to hire Mr. Vaughn Ihkre as a full-time Public Works Streets Maintenance Worker, effective on or near April 24, 2019, at $22.37 per hour, which is step 1 of the 2019 wage scale.