The Lewisburg Borough Office and Public Works Department will be closed on Monday, July 4, 2022, to observe the Fourth of July Holiday. Refuse normally picked up on Monday, will be picked up on Tuesday, July 5, 2022, and refuse normally picked up on Tuesday, will be picked up on Wednesday, July 6, 2022, along with refuse normally picked up on Wednesday.
Have a safe and great Fourth of July Holiday!
The Borough’s Public Works crew will be sealing the rear deck and ramp used for public access to the Borough Office. Borough staff will still be available on Friday afternoon to assist you via phone. Feel free to call us at 570-523-3614. If you need to drop off something at the Borough Office, please use the silver box attached to the building on the South Fifth Street side. Normal access to the Borough Office will resume at 8:00 am on Monday, June 20, 2022.
The Borough of Lewisburg is accepting applications for a full-time Parking Meter Attendant/Clerk. This employee serves as the Borough’s Parking Enforcement Officer and is responsible for all aspects of parking enforcement in our metered spaces and municipal parking lots. The employee will typically work 40 hours per week on a Monday – Friday or Tuesday – Saturday schedule as determined by the Borough Manager. The anticipated employee starting date for this position is Monday, July 18, 2022. Applications can be obtained from the Borough Office, 55 South Fifth Street, Lewisburg, PA 17837. Previous parking meter enforcement or law enforcement experience is preferred, but not required. Experience working in the public sector or municipal government is a plus. Position requires the ability to follow written/oral instructions, perform a variety of manual tasks associated with parking enforcement and coin collection, walking up to eight (8) miles per day on enforcement rounds often under adverse weather conditions, pushing a 150 – 200 pound coin collection cart over sidewalks and roadways, and representing the Borough in court appearances associated with parking meter violations. A valid driver’s license is required. This is a full-time position with benefits as defined by a union contract. Wages during the 90-day probationary period are $17.95/hour per the union contract. Upon successful completion of the probationary period, wages will be $23.05/hour in 2022. Applications will be accepted until the close of business on Friday, June 17, 2022. Applications can be sent via mail, dropped off at the address noted above, or sent by email to: office@lewisburgborough.org.
Lewisburg Borough is announcing a vacancy on Borough Council in our Fourth Ward. In general, the Lewisburg Borough Fourth Ward consists of areas in the Borough located west of U.S. Route 15 and areas located north of St. Anthony Street on the east side of U.S. Route 15. To be considered for a position on Borough Council representing the Fourth Ward, you must:
The Borough Council of Lewisburg invites residents of the Fourth Ward who meet the above criteria to submit a letter/email of interest and any supporting documentation (such as a resume or CV) for the purpose of filling the vacancy on Council. The term expiration for this appointment is 12/31/23. Please submit your letter/email of interest by noon on Friday, June 17, 2022, to the Lewisburg Borough Secretary at 55 South Fifth Street, Lewisburg, PA 17837 or by email to office@lewisburgborough.org. Lewisburg Borough Council is expected to discuss filling this vacancy at its meeting on Tuesday, June 21, 2022, at 6:30 pm. Individuals interested in learning more about the vacant Borough Council Member position and the time commitments associated with serving as a Borough Council Member are welcome to contact William Lowthert, Lewisburg Borough Manager at 570-523-3614 or wlowthert@lewisburgborough.org.
The Lewisburg Borough Office and Public Works Department will be closed on Monday, May 30, 2022, to observe Memorial Day. Refuse normally picked up on Monday will be picked up Tuesday, May 31, 2022, and refuse normally picked up on Tuesday, May 31, 2022, will be picked up on Wednesday, June 1, 2022, along with refuse normally picked up on Wednesday.
MECHANIC/OPERATOR OR MECHANIC/LABORER POSITION
BOROUGH OF LEWISBURG
AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER
The Borough of Lewisburg is accepting applications for a full-time Public Works employee to work primarily as our Mechanic/Operator or Mechanic/Laborer. Only one position is open, and that position may be filled at either level. The employee will typically work 40 hours or more per week. Applications can be obtained from the Borough Office, 55 South Fifth Street, Lewisburg, PA 17837 or click on the link below. 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. A minimum of five years’ experience working as a mechanic and five years’ experience operating construction-related equipment is required to be hired as a Mechanic/Operator. A minimum of two (2) years of experience working as a mechanic or the completion of specialized training in mechanical repair from a reputable educational or apprentice program is required to be hired as a Mechanic/Laborer. Previous experience working in the public sector or municipal government is a plus.
Position requires the ability to follow written procedures/oral instructions, perform a variety of manual tasks including mechanical repairs of equipment routinely used by municipalities, read diagrams associated with equipment, troubleshoot electrical issues on equipment, and perform heavy, repetitive, manual labor for prolonged periods, often under adverse weather conditions with random drug-testing a requirement of a CDL license. This is a full-time position with a pension and benefits as defined by a union contract. Wages during the ninety-day probationary period are $17.95/hour per the union contract. Upon successful completion of the probationary period, full-time wages for a Mechanic/Operator are $28.48/hour per the union contract or full-time wages for a Mechanic/Laborer are $27.06/hour per the union contract. Applications will be accepted until the close of business on Friday, June 3, 2022. Applications can be sent via mail, dropped off at the address noted above, or sent by email to: office@lewisburgborough.org.
