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CC Regular Session 4. 8. Meeting Date: 06/11/2019 By: Colleen Lasher, Administrative Services Information Title Adopt Resolution #19-134 to Hire a Streets Maintenance Worker Backfilling a Vacant Position Purpose/Background: The purpose of this case is to request authorization to hire a full-time Streets Maintenance Worker to fill the current vacancy. As a result of a retirement in the Streets Division, a Streets Maintenance Worker was promoted to a lead position, creating a Streets Maintenance Worker vacancy. Staff conducted a recruitment to fill the position and interviews were held. Staff has selected the top candidate, Mr. Michael Breiter, who subsequently participated in the City's pre -employment testing process. If hired, Mr. Breiter will be subject to a six-month probationary period, the personnel policy and the AFSCME union contact. Notification: 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. Funding Source: The funding required for this position has already been included in the 2019 budget and represents a savings of approximately $7351 over the previously anticipated allocation. Recommendation: Staff recommends adopting the attached resolution. Action: Motion to adopt resolution #19-134 to hire Mr. Michael Breiter as a full-time Public Works Streets Maintenance Worker, effective on or near June 12, 2019, at $22.37 per hour, which is step 1 of the 2019 wage scale. Attachments Resolution 19-134 Job Desc. Form Review