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Staff reports five vacancies in Gardner City utilities; commissioners told workloads are increased
Summary
A staff member told the Utility Advisory Commission the department is "5 staff short," listing specific vacancies and saying operations are maintained but staff are stretched. Commissioners asked for timelines for filling positions.
A staff member briefed the Gardner City Utility Advisory Commission on Aug. 6 that the utilities department is operating with multiple vacancies and that remaining staff are covering functions. “We’re... 5 staff short and, we’re doing our best to try to get those positions filled,” the staff member said, listing gaps including an inventory clerk, an electric SCADA technician, a substation/power-plant manager, two main maintenance staff and a water‑treatment‑plant operator.
Commissioners asked clarifying questions about immediate operational impacts; staff said the shortages have not yet affected basic service delivery but are increasing stress on employees and noted ongoing recruitment and internal transfers have filled at least one engineering tech position. Staff suggested returning updates when hires are finalized.
