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HomeMy WebLinkAbout5.E.3. Hiring of Mechanic E.3 CITY OF SHAKOPEE Memorandum Lt P 1 a-4_ d TO: Mayor and City Council Mark McNeill, City Administrator CaNsENT FROM: Kris Wilson, Assistant City Administrator SUBJECT: Authorization to Transfer One Current Mechanic and Hire One New Mechanic DATE: February 14, 2011 INTRODUCTION: The City Council is asked to authorize the transfer of mechanic Keith Weckman to the position of Maintenance Operator and the hiring of Tom Larson to fill the position of Mechanic. BACKGROUND: Rodney Beck resigned his position as a Maintenance Operator with the Public Works Depaitment in early June of 2010. The position was left vacant until the completion of the 2011 budget process, at which time the Council authorized staff to proceed with filling the open Maintenance Operator position. Following the terms of the union contract, the position was first posted internally. Keith Weckman, who is currently employed by the department as a mechanic, applied and is being recommended to fill the open Maintenance Operator position. Staff then proceeded to advertise for and interview candidates for the mechanic position currently held by Mr. Weckman. An interview panel consisting of Public Works Director Bruce Loney, Public Works Superintendent Mike Hullander, Mechanic Gene Jeurissen and myself interviewed a total of 9 candidates. Based on these interviews, and subsequent reference checks and a background check, the interview panel recommends that Tom Larson be hired to fill the open mechanic position. Mr. Larson worked for Mahowald Motors, a Chevrolet dealer in New Prague, for more than 22 years, with the title of Shop Foreman at the time the dealership closed in 2008. He is currently employed as a fleet mechanic by Schmitty & Sons Transit. VISIONING RELATIONSHIP: This agenda item relates to Goal E: Deliver effective and efficient public services by a staff of well - trained, caring and professional employees. RECOMMENDATION: Staff recommends that Keith Weckman be transferred to the position of Maintenance Operator at Step 8 ($24.54 per hour) of the current union contract, effective March 1, 2011. Additionally, staff recommends that Tom Larson be hired as a full -time mechanic at Step 4 ($23.31 per hour) of the current union contract, contingent upon the successful completion of a pre- employment physical and drug test and subject to a one -year probationary period. The anticipated start date for Mr. Larson would be on or about March 7, 2011. In both cases, starting wages above the normal Step 1 are being recommended based on the individual's years of experience and current salaries. ACTION REQUESTED: If the Council concurs, it should offer a motion to authorize the transfer of mechanic Keith Weckman to the position of Maintenance Operator at Step 8 of the current union contract, effective March 1, 2011. Additionally, it should offer a motion to authorize the hiring of Tom Larson as a full -time mechanic, at Step 4 ($23.31 per hour) of the current union contract, contingent upon the successful completion of a pre - employment physical and drug test and subject to a one -year probationary period. CITY OF SHAKOPEE Memorandum TO: Mayor and City Council Mark McNeill, City Administrator FROM: Kris Wilson, Assistant City Administrator SUBJECT: Authorization to Hire Mechanic DATE: February 11, 2011 5, E 3, INTRODUCTION: At Tuesday night's meeting, the City Council will be asked to authorize the hiring of a full -time mechanic in the Public Works Department. BACKGROUND: The City has an opening for one full -time mechanic in the Fleet Division of the Public Works Department. Staff has advertised the position and completed interviews. Reference checks and a background check on the top candidate are currently underway and we expect to have a recommendation to bring forward at Tuesday night's meeting. RELATIONSHIP TO GOALS: This agenda item relates to Goal E: Deliver effective and efficient public services by a staff of well- trained, caring and professional employees.