Approve Promoting a Parks Maintenance Worker to Lead Parks Maintenance Worker

The purpose of this case is to request authorization to promote a current Parks Maintenance Worker to Lead Parks Maintenance Worker.  This action is necessary due to the pending departure of Lead Parks Maintenance Worker, Mr. Terry Byron Jr.  After nearly 19 years with the City of Ramsey, Mr. Byron is relocating and pursuing other professional endeavors. 

The primary objectives of this position are to assist in providing work direction to Parks Maintenance staff, Seasonal Workers, as well as to perform the duties of a Parks Maintenance Worker. This position oversees the duties of Ice Rink Attendants and the maintenance of the City’s outdoor ice rink. This position reports to the Parks Maintenance Supervisor and performs many other additional essential functions for the City, including being on the on-call team and snow plowing in the winter. 

An internal recruitment was conducted and eight candidates were considered for the opening.  Mr. Andy Blood was selected for promotion. Mr. Blood will be subject to a six-month probationary period, the Personnel Policy and the AFSCME union contract.  It should be noted that this promotion creates a vacancy in the Parks Division that will require filling.   

The 2024 funding required for this action is included in the 2024 budget and represents a savings over the current amount.
 

Staff recommends promoting Mr. Andy Blood, Parks Maintenance Worker, to Parks Lead Worker, at step 5 of the Lead Parks Maintenance Worker wage scale, which is $37.514 per hour, effective May 18, 2024. 


 

Approve promoting Mr. Andy Blood, Parks Maintenance Worker, to Parks Lead Worker, at step 5 of the Lead Parks Maintenance Worker wage scale, which is $37.514 per hour, effective May 18, 2024.