ITEM 3.9 Hiring Utility Seasonal Worker0 a _P
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DEPARTMENT INFORMATION
Request for
City Council Action
ORIGINATING DEPARTMENT
REQUESTOR:
MEETING DATE:
Utilities
Utility Manager Neidermeier
May 14, 2018
PRESENTER(s)
REVIEWED BY:
ITEM #:
Consent Agenda
City Human Resource/Deputy Clerk Grover
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STRATEGIC VISION
MEETS:
I THE CITY OF OTSEGO:
Worker position.
Is a strong organization that is committed to leading the community through innovative
communication.
IS A PUBLIC HEARING REQUIRED?
Has proactively expanded infrastructure to responsibly provide core services.
No
Is committed to delivery of quality emergency service responsive to community needs and
expectations in a cost-effective manner.
x
Is a social community with diverse housing, service options, and employment opportunities.
currently enrolled in the Water Environment Technology (WET) Program at the St Cloud Tech College which
Is a distinctive, connected community known for its beauty and natural surroundings.
AGENDA ITEM DETAILS
RECOMMENDATION:
City staff is recommending the City Council approve Andy Lindenfelser for the Utility Seasonal Maintenance
Worker position.
ARE YOU SEEKING APPROVAL OF A CONTRACT?
IS A PUBLIC HEARING REQUIRED?
No
No
BACKGROUND/JUSTIFICATION
The 2018 Utility budget included $15,600 dollars to provide seasonal assistance for the Department. Five
applicants responded to the position advertisement and four were interviewed. Two candidates are
currently enrolled in the Water Environment Technology (WET) Program at the St Cloud Tech College which
provides training in the water and wastewater field to become State Certified Operators.
Staff is recommending Andy Lindenfelser for the Utility Seasonal position. Andy is one of the candidates in
the WET program and had completed a two week internship in Otsego. Preferred qualifications,
experience and interest in the field makes him the standout of the group. The background check, testing
and license check was complete and successful. Andy is agreeable with wage of $13 dollars per hour and
starting date of June 18th based on school completion.
Responsibilities will include general operator assistance, hydrant flushing, valve turning, collection and
distribution maintenance, equipment operation, labs, lift station cleaning and inspections, daily rounds and
housekeeping.
SUPPORTING DOCUMENTS ATTACHED:
POSSIBLE MOTION
PLEASE WORD MOTION AS YOU WOULD LIKE IT TO APPEAR IN THE MINUTES:
Motion to approve Andy Linde nfeIse r for the 2018 Utility Seasonal Maintenance Workerjob position.
BUDGET INFORMATION
FUNDING:
BUDGETED:
Fund 601— Water Utility (25%)
Fund 602 — Sanitary Sewer Utility (75%)
Yes