FULL-TIME LABORER I/II POSITION – LANDSCAPING/PARKS/RECREATION FOCUS

BOROUGH OF LEWISBURG

AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER

The Borough of Lewisburg is accepting applications for a Full-time Laborer I/II position in the Public Works Department.  The Laborer I/II position will focus on landscaping, park/playground maintenance, and recreation facilities duties while also assisting the Streets Crew and Refuse Crew with other required tasks as needed.  The employee will typically work 40 hours per week Monday – Friday from 6:30 am – 3:00 pm with occasional weekend hours and overtime related to emergency situations.  The successful applicant must either have or must obtain within the 90-day probationary period a Class B Pennsylvania Commercial Motor Vehicle Operator’s License with Air Brakes Endorsement.  Two years of experience in landscaping or recreation facility maintenance preferred.  Knowledge regarding the care of native Pennsylvania and common landscaping plants, shrubs, and trees required.  The employee must have or must obtain the necessary licenses to apply pesticides, fertilizers, and other chemicals required for the maintenance and protection of Lewisburg Borough recreation areas and other public facilities.  Experience working in the public sector or municipal government a plus.  Position requires the ability to follow written/oral instructions, perform a variety of manual tasks, perform heavy, repetitive, manual labor for prolonged periods, often under adverse weather conditions with random alcohol/drug testing a requirement of the CDL license.  This is a full-time position with benefits as defined by a union contract.  Wages during the 90-day probationary period are $19.95/hour.  Upon successful completion of the probationary period, wages in 2025 will be $24.53/hour for Laborer I or $26.89/hour for Laborer II per the union contract.

Applications and Job Descriptions can be obtained from the Borough Office, 55 South Fifth Street, Lewisburg, PA 17837 or on the Borough website – www.lewisburgborough.org.  All resumes/applications will be reviewed upon receipt and interviews will be scheduled accordingly.  Resumes/applications can be emailed to office@lewisburgborough.org or mailed/hand delivered to the Lewisburg Borough Office, 55 South Fifth Street, Lewisburg, PA 17837.  Resumes/applications will be accepted until April 30, 2025 or until the position is filled.

Laborer I/II Public Works-Refuse Job Description 

Application for Employment

 

The Lewisburg Safety Action Plan public open house was a huge success.  Thank you so much for attending! Your participation is an important part of the planning process, and we hope you’ll continue to be involved as the plan moves forward.

Digital versions of the presentation and engagement exercises from the Open House are available on the Borough’s Safety Action Plan webpage. These online exercises can be used to provide additional comments or be shared with others who were unable to attend the meeting.  These exercises and the online community survey will be available until March 14.

Additional engagement opportunities will be available over the next several months. Please check the Borough’s Safety Action Plan website for future opportunities and project updates. (https://www.lewisburgborough.org/safety_action_plan/)