06.h Staff Report-PW Job Posting Staff Report
Date of Meeting: 03/17/2026
For: Mayor and City Council
From: Charles Fischer – Director of Public Works
Subject: Hiring Full-Time Maintenance Workers
Background:
The City Council approved budgeting and hiring a new full-time maintenance worker beginning
mid-year 2026 and as of March 4th, 2026 an early retirement created a new opening in the
department. Public Works is requesting to amend the full-time maintenance worker job
description and post two open positions in the Public Works department, schedule and perform
interviews and recommend to Council the hiring of two applicants.
Fiscal Impact:
The two positions requested to be posted and filled have been or are already budgeted in the
2026 budget.
Options:
1.) Post (2) open positions and recommend at a later date the hire of (2) applicants
2.) Post (1) open position and recommend at a later date the hire of (1) applicant
3.) Amend and approve changes to the Full-Time Maintenance Worker Job Description
Recommendation:
Option 1 and Option 3
Attachments:
Job Description
Job Posting
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Approved by City Council, June 15, 2010
Amended December 17, 2013
City of Scandia, Minnesota
POSITION DESCRIPTION
TITLE: MAINTENANCE WORKER, FULL-TIME
STATUS: Full-time (40 hours/week), regular position
Normal working hours, per personnel policy
Subject to emergency call-out or off-hour work assignments
On-Call Schedule
FLSA Non-Exempt
REPORTS TO: Public Works Director
City Administrator
City Council
PRIMARY OBJECTIVE: Under direction of and in coordination with Public Works
Director, ensure that all city facilities including streets, parks, buildings, equipment,
sewer and water utilities, and drainage systems are safe and maintained in good
condition in all seasons of the year.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:
1. Maintain gravel roads including grading and blading, reshaping shoulders and
hauling gravel, fill sand or other materials as necessary.
2. Maintain paved roadways including hauling materials, cut out patches, catch
basin repairs, and pothole patching. Protect work sites and direct traffic as
necessary.
3. Plow, shovel, de-ice, sand and blow snow on city-owned property, streets, and
sidewalks.
4. Maintain City buildings- interior and exterior, including kitchen equipment, minor
plumbing and electrical repairs, painting, decorating and trash removal.
5. Maintain City Parks – mowing, trimming, refuse removal, ballfield maintenance
6. Clear trees and brush, tree trim and mow road rights-of-way.
7. Establish and maintain road signage as per manual of Uniform Traffic Control
Devices.
8. Install, maintain and remove street light decorations.
9. Respond to emergency calls involving problems with City-owned utilities and
infrastructure.
10. Oversees and maintains sewer utilities including lift stations, repairing pumps,
cleaning lift stations, maintaining lift station grounds, etc.
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11. Read and record usage from meters and determines causes for unusual
readings.
12. Work with utility companies to mark underground city utilities.
13. Perform mechanical maintenance of equipment including trucks, heavy
equipment, mowers, and lawn and landscaping equipment.
14. Determine and perform preventative maintenance and safety checks on all
equipment and buildings.
15. Attend safety meetings and other training as required.
16. Perform other duties as assigned.
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES:
1. Knowledge of and skill in operation of heavy diesel and gas-powered
construction equipment.
2. Knowledge of road construction and maintenance practices.
3. Ability to make minor repairs and adjustments to equipment.
4. Building maintenance skills.
5. Mechanical aptitude.
6. Ability to do some lifting, bending, climbing, reaching, overhead pushing and
pulling.
7. Ability to perform job responsibilities in climatic extremes
8. Ability to work overtime or be on call as necessary and assigned.
9. Knowledge of procedures, policies and practices of sewer maintenance.
10. Ability to read meters and gauges, to be able to detect when problems are
occurring and to respond appropriately.
11. Knowledge of federal and state laws, municipal ordinances, and regulatory
requirements for applicable facilities and systems.
12. Ability to follow oral and written instructions; to read and interpret technical
manuals and guides, and to determine solutions to a variety of operations and
maintenance problems.
EXAMPLES OF PERFORMANCE CRITERIA:
1. Roads and City utilities are maintained according to adopted policies.
2. Maintenance workers perform as a team to accomplish objectives.
3. Facilities and equipment are maintained in a neat, clean and orderly manner at
all times.
4. Equipment and labor are utilized appropriately, effectively and safely.
5. Communicates with elected officials, staff and citizens in a polite and courteous
manner.
6. Keeps supervisor informed of all significant matters he/she must know to perform
his/her responsibilities effectively.
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MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:
1. High school diploma or equivalent education.
2. Experience in road construction and maintenance work involving the operation of
a variety of road construction equipment related field such as but not limited to:
road maintenance, park maintenance, sewer maintenance, building repair and
maintenance, and equipment operation.
3. Valid class “B” driver’s license, ability to obtain class “A” license within six months
and good driving record.
4. Ability to respond from home to Public Works facility
DESIRED QUALIFICATIONS:
1. Valid Class A Driver’s License or ability to obtain within one year.
2. Valid Minnesota Class E Water Supply System Operator license or ability to
obtain that license within one year.
3. Valid Minnesota Class D C Wastewater Operator license or ability to obtain one
within one year.
4. Valid Minnesota Subsurface Sewage Treatment Provider certification or ability to
obtain that certification within eighteen months.
5. Ability to respond from home to Public Works facility within 30 minutes .
SUPERVISION OF OTHERS: None
14727 209 th St. N., Scandia, Minnesota 55073
Phone (651) 433 -2274 Fax (651) 433 -5112 http://www.ci.scandia.mn.us
MAINTENANCE WORKER
The City of Scandia is accepting applications for two full time maintenance workers. The
position will be under the direction of the Public Works Director. Responsible for ensuring
that city facilities including streets, parks, buildings, utilities, and drainage systems are safe
and maintained in good condition in all seasons.
Minimum qualifications include: high school diploma or equivalent education,
experience in related field, such as but not limited to; road maintenance, park maintenance,
sewer maintenance, building repair and maintenance, equipment operation, valid driver’s
license, and a good driving record. Ability to respond from home to the Public Works
facility.
Desired qualifications include: Class A Driver’s License or ability to obtain within 12
months (classes available through city paid training center), Class E Water license, Class C
Wastewater Operator license (or ability to obtain within one year), and Subsurface Sewage
Treatment Service Provider certification (or ability to obtain within 18 months).
Maintenance Worker Pay Scale: $29.44 to $36.30 plus benefits
Anticipated Hiring Range: $29.44 to $32.77 plus benefits
City application required. For a copy of the application materials, contact the city at 651
433-2274, or visit the city web site at www.cityofscandia.com/jobs. Submit completed
application packet to: City of Scandia, 14727 209th St. N., Scandia MN, 55073 or
mail@ci.scandia.mn.us by April 13, 2026 at 12.00 PM.
EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER