Authorization to Hire a Streets Maintenance Worker to Fill a Current Vacancy

The purpose of this case is to request authorization to hire a full-time Streets Maintenance Worker to fill a current vacancy. 

Staff conducted a recruitment and interview process to fill the vacancy.  Staff selected Mr. David Herrick as the top candidate. Subsequently, Mr. Herrick underwent and passed the City's pre-employment testing process, including a criminal background check, professional reference check, driving record check and employment verifications; as well as a physical exam and drug screen. The City extended a job offer which is contingent upon City Council approval. Staff is recommending the top candidate, Mr. Herrick be hired as a full-time Streets Maintenance Worker. Mr. Herrick will be subject to a 6-month probationary period and all Personnel Policies and/or employment contracts will apply.

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.

In addition, the Streets 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.

 

The funding required for this position has already been included in the 2022 budget. 

Staff recommends hiring Mr. David Herrick as a full-time Public Works Streets Maintenance Worker, effective on or near January 31, 2022, at $24.389 per hour, which is step 1 of the 2022 wage scale.

Motion to to hire Mr. David Herrick as a full-time Public Works Streets Maintenance Worker, effective on or near January 31, 2022, at $24.389 per hour, which is step 1 of the 2022 wage scale.