Public Works

About the Public Works Department

In any municipality, Public Works is a key component in maintaining public infrastructure and in enhancing the livability and beautification of the community.

In Edgewood Borough, the duties of Public Works include, but are not necessarily limited to:

• General maintenance of municipal buildings and property, including vehicles
• Park maintenance
• Sewer maintenance
• Providing assistance to the Police and Volunteer Fire Departments in times of emergency
• Street maintenance, including spot patching, repair of sunken areas, and yearly cleaning of storm drains.
• Cleanup and repair after storm damage
• Street sweeping
• Snow removal and salt application on public streets
• Flower and tree planting for the borough
• Assisting the Recreation Department with events such as Edgewood’s Community Day.
• Treatment of catch basins for West Nile virus carrying mosquitoes

The public works department is always accepting applications for seasonal part time work during the summer and fall months.  Interested candidates can obtain an application on our employment and volunteer opportunity page, or in person at the borough building.