5.5.A. SR 12-13-2010REQUEST FOR ACTION
TO ITEM NUMBER
Ci Council 5.5.A.
AGENDA SECTION MEETING DATE PREPARED BY
Worksession December 13, 2010 Lauren Wipper, Human Resource
Re resentative
ITEM DESCRIPTION REVIEWED By
Lead Park Maintenance Worker Position Lori ohnson, Ci Administrator
REVIEWED BY
ACTION REQUESTED
Approve the attached Lead Park Maintenance Worker position description. Promote Steve Stoffers to
the Lead Park Maintenance Worker position.
BACKGROUND/DISCUSSION
As part of his budget request, Park Maintenance Supervisor Rodney Schreifels requested the addition of
this position to his division. This was discussed during the budget process and was to be included in the
2011 budget.
The purpose of this lead position is to assume responsibility of the division when the Park Maintenance
Supervisor is gone and to respond to concerns when he is in meetings or otherwise unavailable. As well,
this lead position will assist Mr. Schreifels on a daily basis with supervising employees, being responsible
for complex tasks, assisting with scheduling and work assignments, and many other duties. Other
divisions in the City utilize a lead or assistant position for similar purposes and Mr. Schreifels has been
relying on Steve Stoffers to assist him in this respect, without formal recognition of these added
responsibilities.
The attached position description has been reviewed for placement into the City's pay plan and it is
recommended to be placed at pay grade 7. The Park Maintenance Worker position is in pay grade 6 and
the Wastewater Lead Operator and the Lead Mechanic positions are in pay grade 7 so this placement is
appropriate.
Mr. Schreifels has recommended Steve Stoffers for this position. Mr. Stoffers has worked for the City for
ten years and, as stated above, currently takes on the above mentioned tasks. If approved, Mr. Stoffers
will begin this position January 1, 2011 at pay grade 7 step D. He would be eligible for a step increase
July 1, 2012.
FINANCIAL IMPACT
There would be additional costs of approximately $3,000.00 in 2011 for wage and benefits.
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City of Elk River
Lead Park Maintenance Worker
fiver Position Description
Department/Division: Immediate Supervisor:
Park and Recreation/Park Park Maintenance Su ervisor
Pay Grade: FLSA Status: Last Updated: (date)
7 Non-Exem t 12/2010
Positions Supervised:
Assists in the su envision of Park Maintenance Worker and Seasonal Park Laborer
Position Summary
The Lead Park Maintenance Worker performs a variety of tasks in the maintenance and operation of
Park and Recreation buildings, grounds, open spaces, trails, and parks. Operates and maintains light
equipment. Assists in the supervision of division employees and operations.
Essential Functions
1. Performs turf maintenance activities.
A. Mows, fertilizes, aerates, and weeds City properties.
B. Establishes turf areas through tilling, seeding, and sodding.
C. Maintains in-ground turf irrigation systems including repairs and adjustments.
D. Establishes and maintains landscape materials including trees, shrubs, and flowers.
2. Performs park construction and maintenance activities.
A. Collects and disposes of solid waste from buildings, containers, and grounds.
B. Installs, constructs, inspects, and maintains beaches, grounds, playground structures,
or other park and athletic facilities using light equipment, and manual labor.
C. Prepares athletic fields for scheduled events and activities including dragging, lining,
and minor grading.
D. Maintains athletic courts including tennis, volleyball, and basketball.
E. Performs general building and shelter custodial activities including cleaning of
restrooms, kitchens, tables, grill slabs, and other amenities.
F. Establishes and maintains outdoor ice surfaces and rinks by flooding with truck or
hose, sweeping, blowing or shoveling snow, moving and setting up boards and nets.
G. Performs light duty repairs and maintenance including painting and maintaining
lighting.
H. Carries out some construction projects utilizing wood, concrete, and other building
materials.
3. Assists in the administration of the Park Maintenance division.
A. Assists in supervising Park Maintenance Workers and Seasonal Park Laborers.
B. Assumes responsibility for the Park Maintenance division in the absence of the Park
Maintenance Supervisor.
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C. Reports any concerns, problems or suggestions to the Park Maintenance Supervisor.
D. Assists in training new employees.
E. Assists in trouble-shooting and responding to division concerns.
4. Performs other essential job duties.
A. Removes snow from park trails, sidewalks, parking lots, building entrances, steps,
and streets as needed.
B. Assists with preparations for special events and activities.
C. Keeps Park Maintenance Supervisor informed of progress and job status.
D. Regular and timely work attendance.
E. Follows all safety procedures.
F. Participates in safety training.
Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities
^ Abiliry to operate light motorized park maintenance equipment.
^ Abiliry to perform light equipment maintenance.
^ Abiliry to lift 50 pounds.
^ Abiliry to safely complete minor electrical, plumbing, and carpentry work utilizing power
hand tools.
^ Ability to work independently and to complete daily activities according to work schedule.
^ Ability to lift heavy objects, walk and stand for long periods, and to perform strenuous
physical labor under adverse environmental conditions.
^ Abiliry to communicate orally and in writing.
^ Ability to understand and follow written and oral instructions.
^ Ability to establish. and maintain effective working relationships with employees, supervisors,
and the public.
^ Ability to effectively supervise, direct, and motivate employees.
^ Abiliry to delegate work.
Minimum Qualifications
^ High school diploma or equivalent.
^ Two years related work experience including operating light equipment.
^ Valid driver's license.
^ Class B Commercial Driver's License or ability to obtain within 6 months of hire.
Preferred Qualifications
^ Related specialized training beyond high school.
^ Experience working in a park department.
^ Supervisory experience.
'phis Position llescriprion is nor~ntended to be all.-v~clusi~e. lr is within the (:in of F,lk P~iti-cg's ~~iscretion
t<> assign additional duties and responsibilities or icn~o~~e duties and respi~nsil~ilities at and tune.
This Position Description sloes not c~~nstitutc a Contract of Employment.
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