passed ordinance

Create a new represented classification of Maintenance Mechanic, Trainee and establish interim compensation rates for this classification

labor
ordinance

Department: Human Resources
Introduced by: Former Mayor Ted Wheeler
Status: Passed

Impact statement

Purpose & background

Portland Parks and Recreation is requesting the creation of a Maintenance Mechanic, Trainee classification. This is an entry/training level class that will provide flexibility in recruiting and allow the bureau to hire individuals into a career track. A trainee classification will expand the candidate pool and has the potential to diversity the field in attracting a broad range of applicants.

Financial impacts

There is no direct cost to create the new Maintenance Mechanic, Trainee classification. The Maintenance Mechanic, Trainee has a maximum annual rate of $28 per hour or $58,240 annual full time.

Community impacts

This action is largely internal to City government processes.

▸ Full text (the legislation as adopted)

The City of Portland ordains: Section 1. The Council finds: In accordance with the policies established by the City Council and based on a classification and compensation review, the Bureau of Human Resources is creating a new represented classification series and establishing compensation rates, effective upon passage by Council. The business needs that these classifications are intended to meet cannot be fulfilled until the classifications and wage rates are established. However, the wage rates for the classifications must be collectively bargained with Laborers’ International Union of North America (LiUNA) Local 483, Portland City Laborers. Under Article 27.5.2 of the contract, the City may establish interim rates during bargaining. NOW, THEREFORE, the Council directs: The following classification is being created: Job Class Effective Date Maintenance Mechanic, Trainee Upon passage by Council The following interim compensation rate is established for the Maintenance Mechanic, Trainee classification, effective upon passage by Council. Entry 6 Months Year 1 $26 $27 $28 When the City along with LiUNA Local 483 conclude necessary bargaining over the appropriate salary rates, the rates may be implemented with no further action upon signing of a Memorandum of Agreement between the Director of Human Resources and LiUNA Local 483 and approval as to form by the Office of the City Attorney.

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