Memo 2014 Utility Staffing�
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TO: Mayor & Council City of Otsego
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FROM , Kurt N eld e rm ele r
DATE:
November 4 12013
RE: Utility Staffing 2014
Background:
. . The trans`t|on ��om contract to |n house perations has co mpleted |ts first quarter. e
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transition
hbeen successful i� hiring four full time staff, vehicle,, tool, lab and safety
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equipment purchases,development a n d implementation of a preventative maintenance
program and maintaining permit co pfiance. Since the transition staffing levels at
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current a re 1/2 me m ber short.
Defined
staffing � levels for t h e Utility d are as follows:
East WVv7F 11/2 operators
West WW7 I operators
Water Facilities 1/4 o pe rato rs
Collection/Distribution 3/ operators
Supervisory 1
Total: 41/2
The following �
is a detail responsibilities staff is looking to fulfill.
Chimney Seal Installation ( seals estimated)
Seal Installation = 3/ hour each
Estimated Staff Assistance = 30 hours
Valve turning & Maintenance
Project scheduled = two weeks per year
Estimated Staff = 80 hours
Air Relief Valve inspections a n d maintenance
P roj ec t schedule � two weeks per y
Estimated Staff Assistance = 80 hours
Additional Operational &Maintenance Related; � .
Monthly Clarifier Cleaning East &West WWTF 8 hrs/mo 96 hours/year
Weed Kill/Removal Site Structures East &West WWTF 20 hours/year
Process Lab testing &Preventative Maint. 4hrs/wk 208 hours/year
Effluent Channel Cleaning East &West 2hrs/wk 104 hours/year
Janitorial East &West INWTF 3 hours/week 152 tours/year
Snow Removal —Utility designated 13 events @ 6hr 78 hours/year
Facility Painting 10 hours/year
Lift Station Cleaning —Pump Pulling Assistance 1.36 hours/year
Fall hydrant lubrication and pumping 60 hours/year
Total Designated Hours 2014 = 1054hrs
Requested 2014 budget hours is 1054, equivalent to 20 hours per week. The position
is intended to support staff by completing general tabor responsibilities and assist
during multiple persons tasks allowing operators to focus on skilled operations and
maintenance needs.
The proposed the genera[ labor position will be provided a schedule on a biweekly basis
with assigned responsibilities. Wage range is recommended at X11 -$i.4 per hour and a
start date of February 2014, Transportation will be shared with existing utility vehicles.
Recommendation:
If is recommended Staffing for the Utility Department Budget include a part time
general laborer for 2014.
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