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Laflin Borough is accepting applications for a dependable, 40hr./week maintenance worker/firefighter.  The applicant must have a high school diploma or GED, clean Pennsylvania driving record, and provide a clean PA Criminal Background check and PA Child Abuse clearance record.  This is a drug and alcohol-free work environment.

In the dual position, the applicant will be responsible for borough maintenance and will also be the fire driver for the daytime hours (8am to 4pm).  The applicant must be able to perform a variety of semi-skilled tasks including, but not limited to, lawn mower operation for grass cutting, weed trimming, landscaping work, manicure ballfields, park & recreation care, leaf raking, shoveling, trash pick-up along public roadways, janitorial duties, painting, small repairs and general maintenance.  They must be self-motivated with the ability to work with minimal supervision. The applicant must be able to work on their own and work with our fire personnel to complete tasks as needed.  Must be able to follow instructions and use experience and knowledge to complete tasks.  Must have the ability to operate a snowplow, dump truck, compact frontend loader, fire truck, mowers, hand tools and similar equipment and perform physical labor in hot, cold or inclement weather.

The applicant must be a trained firefighter with Essentials of Firefighting, EVO, and Pumps 1 certifications.

The position has an hourly rate starting at $18.00/hr. commensurate with experience.  No benefits.   Please contact Charles Boyd, Borough Manager to apply or to obtain more information.

Laflin Borough Municipal Bldg.
47 Laflin Road
Laflin, PA  18702-7213
(570) 654-3323
(570)602-2288
LaflinBoro@comcast.net

EOE
Laflin Borough is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate in employment on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin or political affiliation.

Laflin Borough is accepting applications for a dependable, fulltime 40 hrs. per week maintenance worker / winter plow driver with flexible work days and hours.  Part-time position applicants will be considered for 20 to 24 hrs. per week.

The applicant must have a high school diploma or GED, clean Pennsylvania driving record, and provide a clean PA Criminal Background check and PA Child Abuse clearance record.  This is a drug and alcohol free work environment.

The applicant must be able to perform a variety of semi-skilled tasks including, but not limited to, lawn mower operation for grass cutting, weed trimming, landscaping work, manicure ballfields, park & recreation care, leaf raking, shoveling, trash pick-up along public roadways, janitorial duties, painting, small repairs and general maintenance.   They must be self-motivated with the ability to work with minimal supervision. The applicant must be able to work on their own to complete tasks as needed.  Must be able to follow instructions and use experience and knowledge to complete tasks.  Must have the ability to operate a snowplow, dump truck, compact frontend loader, mowers, hand tools and similar equipment and perform physical labor in hot, cold or inclement weather.

The position has an hourly rate starting at $18.00/hr. commensurate with experience.  No benefits.   Please contact Charles Boyd, Borough Manager to apply or to obtain more information.

Laflin Borough Municipal Bldg.
47 Laflin Road
Laflin, PA  18702-7213
(570) 654-3323
LaflinBoro@comcast.net

EOE
Laflin Borough is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate in employment on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin or political affiliation.

NOTE: Building Permits and Inspections are still handled by
Greg Gulick, G & R Consulting (570) 474-6462

Laflin Borough has entered into an Intermunicipal Cooperation Agreement with the City of Pittston to handle property maintenance code enforcement and violations.

Complaints can still be submitted to Laflin Borough or filed with the code office at:
               City of Pittston Code Enforcement Office
               (570) 654-0513 extension 221
                code@cityofpittston.org
Code Enforcement Complaint Registration Form:  Click Here

Should you have any questions, please contact the borough office at (570) 654-3323 or LaflinBoro@comcast.net.

To view the code:
2015 International Property Maintenance Code