Authorization to Hire Public Works Streets Maintenance Workers 

The purpose of this case is to request authorization to hire two full-time Streets Maintenance Workers. These positions were reviewed during the 2024 budget discussions and have been accounted for in the 2024 budget.

Staff conducted a recruitment and interview process to fill the openings. Staff selected Mr. Landon Dowd-Sivigny and Mr. Joshua Rock as the top candidates. They both underwent and passed the City's pre-employment testing process, including a criminal background check, professional reference check, driving record check and employment verification, as well as a physical exam and drug screen. The City extended job offers to both candidates which are contingent upon City Council approval. Staff is recommending both candidates be hired as full-time Streets Maintenance Workers.  They will be subject to a 6-month probationary period and all Personnel Policies and/or employment contracts will apply.

The Streets Maintenance Worker position is responsible for constructing and maintaining streets, parking lots and related property; performing snow-related activities; general maintenance activities; general labor; vehicle and motorized equipment maintenance; assisting with landscape, grounds care, and forestry/naturalist activities; assistance with preparation of community events; mechanical building maintenance and repair; as well as a wide range of other tasks as required. In addition, the Streets Maintenance Worker is required to 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 these positions is included in the 2024 budget. 
 

To hire the following new Public Works Streets Maintenance Workers:
1) Mr. Landon Dowd-Sivigny, effective on Monday, February 12, 2024, at $27.184 per hour, which is step 1 of the 2024 wage scale, and 
2) Mr. Joshua Rock, effective on Monday, February 12, 2024, at $27.184 per hour, which is step 1 of the 2024 wage scale. 
 

Motion to authorize hiring the following new Public Works Streets Maintenance Workers:
1) Mr. Landon Dowd-Sivigny, effective on Monday, February 12, 2024, at $27.184 per hour, which is step 1 of the 2024 wage scale, and 
2) Mr. Joshua Rock, effective on Monday, February 12, 2024, at $27.184 per hour, which is step 1 of the 2024 wage scale.