HomeMy WebLinkAbout7.E.5. Authorization to Hire for Maintenance Operator Position
CITY OF SHAKOPEE ~ E.5:
MEMORANDUM
To: Mayor and City Council CONSENT
Mark McNeill, City Administrator
From: Kris Wilson, Assistant City Administrato~
Date: September 29,2006
Subject: Authorization to Hire for Maintenance Operator Position
INTRODUCTION
The City Council is asked to authorize hiring Jim Pass for the position of Maintenance Operator
in the Public Works Department.
BACKGROUND AND DISCUSSION
On September 5, the City Council authorized hiring Matthew Hjermstad for the open
Maintenance Operator position in the Public Works Department. While Mr. Hjermstad had
verbally indicated his intention to accept the position, he changed his mind prior to beginning
work with the City.
Therefore, the original interview panel met again to reconsider the other five applicants
interviewed. After discussing the remaining candidates and checking references, the interview
panel now recommends that the City Council authorize hiring Jim Pass for the position. Mr.
Pass currently owns and operates his own fencing business and has held seasonal positions with
the Public Works Department in the past.
RECOMMENDATION
It is recommended that the City Council authorize hiring Jim Pass for the position of
Maintenance Operator, with a starting salary of$17.219 per hour, which is Step 1 ofthe current
union contract.
This action is contingent on successful completion ofthe City's required pre-employment
screenings, Mr, Pass's anticipated start date is October 30,2006.
RELATIONSHIP TO VISION
The hiring of well qualified individuals to serve the residents of Shako pee contributes to Goal D
- a vibrant, resilient and stable community.
REQUESTED ACTION
If Council concurs, it should move to authorize hiring Jim Pass for the position of Maintenance
Operator, at Step 1 of the union contract ($17.219 per hour), contingent on the successful
completion of the City's required pre-employment screenings.