3.4 Approve Hire Seasonal Utility Maintenance
Request for
City Council Action
DEPARTMENT INFORMATION
ORIGINATING DEPARTMENT REQUESTOR: MEETING DATE:
Utilities Utility Manager Neidermeier October 10, 2022
PRESENTER(s) REVIEWED BY: ITEM #:
Consent Human Resources/Assistant City Administrator Hille 3.4 - Approve Hiring
STRATEGIC VISION
MEETS: THE CITY OF OTSEGO:
Is a strong organization that is committed to leading the community through innovative
communication.
Has proactively expanded infrastructure to responsibly provide core services.
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.
Is a distinctive, connected community known for its beauty and natural surroundings.
AGENDA ITEM DETAILS
RECOMMENDATION:
City staff is recommending that the City Council approve the hiring for the Seasonal Utility Maintenance
position.
ARE YOU SEEKING APPROVAL OF A CONTRACT? IS A PUBLIC HEARING REQUIRED?
No No
BACKGROUND/JUSTIFICATION:
A Seasonal Utility Maintenance position was advertised within the St. Cloud Tech College Water
Environment Technologies Program. The program has seven students, one of which applied and was
interviewed for the Seasonal Utility Maintenance Position. Nathaniel Kostohryz is available to work while
attending school courses, generally working on Fridays and internship weeks. Upon successfully
completing the pre-employment screening, staff recommends Nathaniel to start immediately at $17.00 per
hour; in line with the Seasonal, Temporary and Part-Time Employees Pay Plan. Seasonal positions are not
benefited vacation, health or PERA.
Responsibilities of the position includes operations and maintenance of the wastewater treatment
facilities, snow removal, collection and distribution maintenance, hydrant work, valve maintenance,
equipment operation, sampling with process and regulatory labs, lift station rounds and maintenance,
housekeeping, documentation, meter reads and repairs.
SUPPORTING DOCUMENTS ATTACHED:
• Job Description
POSSIBLE MOTION
PLEASE WORD MOTION AS YOU WOULD LIKE IT TO APPEAR IN THE MINUTES:
Motion to approve the hiring of Nathaniel Kostohryz for the Seasonal Utility Maintenance position with
hourly pay at $17.00 per hour.
BUDGET INFORMATION
FUNDING: BUDGETED:
Fund 601 – Water Utility (25%)
Fund 602 – Sanitary Sewer Utility (75%)
Yes