2026 Summer Program - Utilities

2026 Summer Program - Utilities

Salary

$15.00 Hourly

Location

PA, PA

Job Type

Seasonal

Job Number

8371016,8371017

Department

Department of Public Works (DPW)

Opening Date

04/16/2026

Closing Date

5/22/2026 11:59 PM Eastern

FLSA

Non-Exempt

Bargaining Unit

8000

• Description
• Benefits

Applicants must possess valid employment authorization to work in the United States. Applicants must have the ability to work on-site at City of Lancaster, Pennsylvania locations.

Primary Functions and Job Details

The City of Lancaster is pleased to offer the 2026 Summer Program for summer work experience to eligible high school and college students. Students who are City residents are encouraged to apply for the positions listed below.

Summer jobs are located throughout the City limits, concentrated in the Public Works department. Most of it is outdoors.

Important Information to consider when applying:

• Candidates must be able to work the entire summer schedule.
• Sports camps and band camps cannot be accommodated.

Position TitleLocationWork SchedulePrimary DutiesAdditional InformationUtilities Assistant (2 positions available)

Water and Wastewater Treatment Plans 6:00am-2:30pm (June 8 - August 14, 2026)

Weed whacking, hand weeding, mowing, laboring, painting, cleaning

Must be able to work in adverse weather conditions.

Typical Qualifications

• 16 years of age or over (with working permit if necessary)
• The City is especially interested in qualified City residents.

Employment Policy

It is the policy of the City of Lancaster to provide fair and equal employment opportunities to all applicants for employment. Applicants are recruited, selected and hired on the basis of individual merit and ability and without discrimination because of race, color, religion, sex, gender, sexual orientation, age, handicap, disability, veteran status or national origin.

Accommodations Statement for Job Applications

The City of Lancaster is an equal opportunity employer. We are committed to providing reasonable accommodations to applicants with disabilities. If you need a reasonable accommodation to participate in the application or interview process, please contact CityHR@cityoflancasterpa.gov to request a needed accommodation.

This position is not eligible for benefits.

Employer City of Lancaster (PA)

Address 120 N Duke St

Lancaster, Pennsylvania, 17608

Phone 717-291-4719

Website http://www.cityoflancasterpa.gov