Adopt Resolution #18-145 Filling the Vacant Public Works Streets Maintenance Worker Position

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

The City currently has one Streets Maintenance Worker vacancy.  As a result of the vacancy, an internal recruitment was conducted and it was not necessary to conduct an external recruitment.  Staff conducted an interview with Mr. Jacob Marks, a current seasonal employee.  Mr. Marks has worked for the City every season since 2014, including work in the Parks Division and as an on-call snowplow driver.  Mr. Marks recently obtained a commercial driver’s license, which qualifies him for the full-time regular Streets Maintenance Worker position.  Mr. Marks subsequently participated in the City's pre-employment testing process. The City extended a contingent job offer pending City Council approval. If hired, Mr. Marks will be subject to a six-month probationary period, the personnel policy and the AFSCME labor agreement. 

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.
 

The funding required for this position has already been included in the 2018 budget and represents a savings when compared to the previously anticipated allocation.
 

To hire Mr. Jacob Marks as a full-time Public Works Streets Maintenance Worker, effective on or near July 23, 2018, at $21.77 per hour which is step 1 of the 2018 wage scale.
 

Motion to adopt resolution #18-145 to hire Mr. Jacob Marks as a full-time Public Works Streets Maintenance Worker, effective on or near July 23, 2018, at $21.77 per hour, which is step 1 of the 2018 wage scale.