Monday, a vote passed to create the position of Property Maintenance Manager. At Monday's meeting when our law director was questioned 'was this position advertised?' his response was yes. When questioned further 'you advertised before it was authorized [by Council]?' The answer became no. And yet the job description, salary and individual are ready to go.
This was a position the city had prior to contracting with Safebuilt. When Safebuilt came along several city employees lost their jobs. They were to be given first consideration should a position open or be created within 18 months. It is my understanding that the day after the 18 month period is up; the Property Maintenance Manager begins his job. This would mean that during this 18 month period the job description and person hired had already been decided upon. The timing is obviously no coincidence.
When this was discussed previously it was stated that the money for this position came from other phased out positions. In actuality it appears more like the money is just being shifted as city crew duties were shifted.
The salary is $58,000 and the position will be dedicated to disputes and house to house maintenance issues. So - spruce up or get a letter, then a warning, then a fine...
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