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CC Regular Session 5. 10. <br />Meeting Date: 01 / 11 /2022 <br />By: Colleen Lasher, Administrative <br />Services <br />Information <br />Title <br />Authorize Hiring a Parks Maintenance Worker <br />Purpose/Background: <br />The Public Works Parks Maintenance Worker position was approved as part of the 2022 budgeting process. The <br />position is necessary for many reasons, but especially due to increased demand for park maintenance and repair, as <br />well as to prepare for and clean-up after City sponsored events. This position duties also include snow plowing and <br />being a member of the emergency on -call rotation. With this hire, the City will have sixParks Maintenance <br />Workers including the Parks Lead Maintenance Worker. <br />An internal recruitment process was conducted. Staff selected Mr. Gunnar Ledin. Mr. Ledin has been a seasonal <br />employee with the City for several years and has currently been serving as an on -call temporary snow plow driver. <br />Mr. Ledin underwent and passed the City's pre -employment testing process, including a criminal background check, <br />professional reference check, driving record check and employment verifications; as well as a physical exam and <br />drug screen. The City extended a job offer which is contingent upon City Council approval. Staff is recommending <br />Mr. Gunnar Ledin be hired as a full-timeParks Maintenance Worker. Mr. Ledin will be subject to a 6-month <br />probationary period and all Personnel Policies and/or employment contracts will apply. <br />Funding Source: <br />The full funding required for this position (wages and benefits) is $74,032 and has already been included in the <br />2022 budget. <br />Recommendation: <br />To hire Mr. Gunnar Ledin as a full-time Public Works Parks Maintenance Worker, effective on or near January 18, <br />2022 at $24.389 per hour which is step 1 of the 2022 wage scale. <br />Action: <br />Motion to hire Mr. Gunnar Ledin as a full-time Public Works Parks Maintenance Worker, effective on or about <br />January 18, 2022 at $24.389 per hour which is step 1 of the 2022 wage scale. <br />No file(s) attached. <br />Inbox <br />Colleen Lasher (Originator) <br />Kurt Ulrich <br />Form Started By: Colleen Lasher <br />Final Approval Date: 01/05/2022 <br />Attachments <br />Form Review <br />Reviewed By <br />Colleen Lasher <br />Kurt Ulrich <br />Date <br />01/03/2022 04:41 PM <br />01/05/2022 04:06 PM <br />Started On: 12/30/2021 01:53 PM <br />