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Prepared By: J Lemons Reviewed By: A. Carlson Approved By: <br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> <br />1. Purpose. The purpose of the council item is to gain Council approval to appoint a new full-time <br />Parks maintenance employee. <br /> <br />2. Position. The full-time parks maintenance position description details a wide range of tasks to <br />maintain the city parks, trails, natural/open space, grounds, playground equipment, and lake access points. <br />The position will be a Grade 7 position in the Orono Employee Compensation Plan. <br /> <br />3. Recruitment. The selection process for the position involved advertising the position, application <br />screening, and interviews. The selection committee consisted of the Parks & Golf Superintendent, a <br />Parks Maintenance employee, and the Public Works Mechanic. <br /> <br />4. Recommended Candidate. The recommended candidate is Mr. Rick Mielke. Rick has a background <br />in Public Works and has worked for the City of Orono in the past. <br /> <br />5. Recommended Compensation. I recommended that Mr. Mielke be appointed to the position of <br />Parks Maintenance Worker effective November 15thth, 2022. <br />a. Salary. Starting wage of $27.65/hour (Grade 7, Step 2) <br />b. Benefits. Vacation will accrue at a rate of 10 days per year and follow the personnel policy. <br />Vacation and sick leave accrual will begin on the start date. The employee will be eligible to participate <br />in the City’s benefit packages starting the first day of the month following the start date. <br /> <br />COUNCIL ACTION REQUESTED <br />Motion to appoint Mr. Rick Mielke as the Parks Maintenance Worker <br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> <br />Item No.: 7 Date: November 14, 2022 <br />Item Description: Parks Full-time Maintenance Worker Appointment <br />Presenter: Joshua Lemons <br />Parks and Golf Superintendent <br />Agenda <br />Section: <br />Consent Agenda