Public Works Operations and Maintenance

This course focuses on the delivery of public works services within the community. Public Works operations are a critical provider of the public services that affect the health, safety, enjoyment, and prosperity of our residents. We generally do this by providing services relating to water/sewer, streets, parks/facilities, and the environment. The course identifies the equipment and personnel resources needed to carry out these functions in an effective and efficient way. Discussions will include factors that should be considered when making choices relating to: preventative vs. reconstruction of infrastructure, rent vs. purchasing of equipment, and contracting vs. inhouse use of personnel to provide services.

Instructor: Beverly A.B. Farraher, Public Works Operations Manager, City of Saint Paul

• Dates: September 7-November 9, 2022
• Cost: $700/individual class ($3,500 total)
• Similar class structure
  • Each class will meet once per week for 10 weeks for a three-hour session.
  • Classes will consist of 5 non-credit classes
  • Classes will be held from 2 to 5 p.m.