Jenkintown Borough is seeking a motivated individual to fill a vacant full-time position in the Public Works Department. To qualify for this position, individual must be able to work 40 hours per week with occasional overtime opportunities. Individual must be task oriented and have the ability to work independently, as well as with others. Individual must have experience in equipment operation, road maintenance and routine building and lawn maintenance. Birth Certificate, Social Security card & Valid Driver’s License required (CDL preferred). Employment is contingent on a pre-employment drug test and criminal background check. This position is covered by the full employee benefit package, pay starts at $15 per hour and may vary with experience. Jenkintown Borough is an equal opportunity employer. Please send a resume with a cover letter to:
George Locke, Borough Manager
700 Summit Avenue
Jenkintown, PA 19046.
Email: glocke@jenkintownboro.com
Phone: (215) 885-0700

Mayor Dobbs has declared a snow emergency in the Borough of Jenkintown beginning tonight, 9:00 PM and expiring 9:00 PM Thursday, March 8th, 2018. Current forecasts are calling for 8″ to 12″ of snow. Residents with a driveway are asked to please park in it so that the roads can be cleared for emergency vehicles.  If you do not have a driveway please park as close to the curb as possible to allow for safe passage of the Borough plow trucks. The County has declared a “Code Blue” due to the expected frigid temperatures. All County Offices will be closed tomorrow and the EMC has asked that non-essential personnel not report for duty. If you must travel please take along the recommended safety gear and allow extra time to navigate the expected icy roads. The Jenkintown Police Department and Public Works Department will be fully staffed throughout the storm. Read More »

The Public Works Department has been preparing for the inclement weather currently forecasted to begin tonight, Tuesday March 6 at 11:00 PM, and continue into tomorrow, Wednesday, March 7th until 6:00 PM. The roads have not been brined as the storm will begin with rain which washes the brine away prior to snow fall. The storm is forecast to begin with rain around 11:00 PM this evening and turn to snow at 7:00 AM tomorrow with snow continuing throughout the day.

At this time, the snow is expected to accumulate to 8-12 inches. This is expected to be a plowable event and the roads will be slippery during the storm as salting operations are taking place. All equipment is operational and Public Works will be monitoring the conditions throughout the evening.

Public Works will be staffed throughout the storm. If you have an emergency, please dial 911. If your concern is not an emergency, please contact the JPD at their non-emergency number, (215) 884-1202.  Read More »

Florence Avenue from Hillside to West Avenues will be closed tomorrow, February 28th from 7:00 AM to 3:00 PM. Public Works will be preforming restoration work for the drainage project on Florence Avenue. During this time, residents will have access to their driveways and there will be ‘No Parking’ signs at posted areas.

Please make plans to take an alternate route during the time listed to avoid further disruption to your travels. Thank you for your patience and understanding while these necessary repairs are made.

If you have any questions or concerns please do not hesitate to get in contact with the Borough at (215) 885-0700.

There will be three (3) presentations at this weeks regularly scheduled Borough Council Meeting, Wednesday, February 28th at 7:30 PM. Please find the information below as a summary of the presentations and the next opportunities for public input following those presentations. Read More »