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PC CASE # <br />CONSIDER AUTHORIZATION TO HIRE A <br />UTILITIES MAINTENANCE WORKER <br />By: Givonna Reed Kon6, Human Resources Manager <br />Background <br />As part of the 2007 budget, the City Council authorized the creation of one new utilities <br />maintenance worker position. Authorization to begin the recruitment process was given <br />on January 9, 2007 and an internal recruitment process was conducted. Five applications <br />were received and all five applicants were interviewed. <br />Staff Recommendation <br />Staff is recommending that the Personnel Committee grant authorization to hire Jeff <br />Erickson as a utilities maintenance worker. Mr. Erickson is a City of Ramsey fire fighter <br />who has been with the Fire Department since July 2004. The results of his background <br />check and pre - employment physical and drug screen are satisfactory. With City Council <br />approval, Mr. Erickson's start date will be February 28, 2007 and his starting wage will <br />be $17.01 per hour (2006 rate). Mr. Erickson will be subject to a six month probationary <br />• period and all other personnel policies will apply normally. <br />Funding Source <br />This position was created as a result of the 2007 budget discussions and was approved as part <br />of the 2007 General Fund Budget. <br />Committee Action <br />Motion recommending that Jeff Erickson be hired as a utilities maintenance worker at an <br />hourly rate of $17.01, effective February 28, 2007. All other personnel policies will <br />apply normally. <br />Reviewed By <br />Interim City Administrator <br />Public Works Director <br />Utilities Supervisor <br />• PC: 02 -13 -07 <br />—237— <br />