Housing rehabilitation grants offer opportunity for general contractors

With the potential to add another community to our housing rehabilitation program, there’s an even greater opportunity for general contractors to work with municipalities and SEDA-Council of Governments (SEDA-COG).

Contractor work may include structural, roofing, plumbing, electrical, heating/furnace, window replacement, radon mitigation, energy-related improvements, and, if they have certain certifications, lead-based paint mitigation.

Housing rehabilitation bids typically range from $20,000 to $65,000, with timely payment to contractors.

SEDA-COG strives to work with local contractors to invest in the local economy, said Teri Provost, director of SEDA-COG’s Housing Rehabilitation program.

“Not only do these grant awards benefit the community and homeowners, but the local economy as we seek to work with local general contractors to perform this work,” Provost said.

SEDA-COG works with housing rehabilitation programs in the boroughs of Berwick, Jersey Shore, Milton, Mount Carmel, and South Williamsport; the cities of Lock Haven, Shamokin, and Sunbury; the Town of Bloomsburg and Mount Carmel Township; and Juniata, Montour, Snyder, Perry and Sullivan counties.

This means work flexibility for contractors, Provost said.

“Contractors can choose where they want to work, so there’s tremendous work flexibility,” Provost said. “Additionally, our work is year-round, so we offer a steady flow of projects. And if they don’t want to perform lead-based paint mitigation, we don’t require that certification for lead-free homes.”

Interested contractors also have the option of meeting one-on-one with SEDA-COG to answer any questions they may have. SEDA-COG streamlines the process for contractors with a rehabilitation specialist assigned to each community.

Contractors may contact SEDA-COG’s Danielle King at 570-524-4491 ext. 7325 or dking@seda-cog.org.

Weatherization Crew Leader

Salary: $35,000-$40,000

Excellent benefits package including health, dental, vision, retirement, life insurance and paid vacation & sick leave.

Primary responsibilities of the candidate include:

  • – Provides day to day supervision and leadership to Energy Technicians.
  • – Provides mentorship, team coaching and oversees productivity and quality of work of assigned crew members.
  • – Reviews and approves completed activity sheets according to standard operating procedures.
  • – Calculates proper amount of materials needed for job scope
  • – Updates work orders; including certifying completed job measures, potential problems, and planning for next day.
  • – Installation of energy saving measures including lighting, thermostats, CO detectors, attic insultation (batts and blown), caulking, sealing, and weather stripping.
  • – Performs combustion safety.
  • – Ability to operate blower doors.
  • – Performs minor and incidental structural repairs.
  • – Installs smart cycle switches, HVAC equipment as needed.
  • – Ability to travel daily within our seven-county territory.
  • – Ability to lift 50 lbs

Required qualifications/skills

  • – High School Diploma or equivalent
  • – The candidate must possess Pennsylvania Department of Labor and Industry, OSHA, and Department of Energy certifications at time of hire.
  • – Excellent customer service and communication skills
  • – Teamwork skills
  • – The candidate must have a valid PA’s driver’s license and a clean driving record.

Preferred qualifications/skills

  • – 5 years of relevant construction experience
  • – 3 years of relevant residential energy usage and/or utility programs

SEDA-COG understands that employees are the most important aspect of any organization. We invest in our employees by providing the below benefits:

  • – Health, dental and vision insurance
  • – Voluntary flexible spending account (FSA)
  • – Life insurance, accidental death & dismemberment, short-term disability, and long-term disability.
  • – Paid vacation
  • – Paid sick leave
  • – Retirement Plan(s)
  • – Education and certification reimbursement
  • – Opportunities for career development and growth potential
  • – 8 paid holidays

Applicants are expected to supply a resume outlining work history, skills, and training via mail or email to:

Amanda Owens, Human Resources Manager
SEDA-Council of Governments
201 Furnace Road, Lewisburg, PA 17837
aowens@seda-cog.org

SEDA-Council of Governments is a public development organization based in Lewisburg, PA, serving 11 central Pennsylvania counties.
www.seda-cog.org

SEDA-COG…Building strong economies & strong communities

AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER

Employment: Janitor/Maintenance Worker

This position will require an individual capable of maintaining one elderly housing apartment building in Dalmatia PA. The successful applicant will be able to work without direct supervision and willing to work flexible hours, approximately 12-14 per week. The work week will be Monday through Friday with some evening and weekend hours on occasion. The evening work will consist of responding to pages or emergency calls (i.e. lock-outs from apartments, no heat, water leaks, assisting with fire drills, etc.). The weekend work will be primarily to assist occupants during move-ins and move-outs.

The maintenance work will consist of general maintenance: painting, testing the emergency lights, and other minor repairs to the common areas, apartments, and building grounds. Maintenance personnel will also be required to be familiar with the building fire alarm and security system, emergency lighting system, and the heating and hot water systems. This is a general list, and there will be other duties required. The list will be modified to meet the demands of the building/tenant needs.

Submit resume directly to:

Amanda Owens, aowens@seda-cog.org
SEDA-COG
201 Furnace Road
Lewisburg, PA 17837

Equal Opportunity Employer

REQUEST FOR QUOTES- PROFESSIONAL ENGINEERING / ARCHITECTURAL SERVICES

REQUEST FOR QUOTES FOR PROFESSIONAL ENGINEERING/ARCHITECTURAL SERVICES
MUNCY PUBLIC LIBRARY REMOVAL OF ARCHITECTURAL BARRIERS
MUNCY BOROUGH, LYCOMING COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA

Muncy Borough proposes to use Community Development Block Grant funds to procure an engineer or architect for the design and construction supervision of the removal of architectural barriers at the Muncy Public Library, 108 S Main Street, Muncy, PA. The Borough is requesting quotes for the purchase of these services, which include all necessary design and specifications for the bidding of and contracting for the Muncy Public Library Removal of Architectural Barriers project. Complete quote details, including the required quote format, may be obtained by contacting:

Kristin McLaughlin, Project Coordinator
SEDA-COG
201 Furnace Road
Lewisburg, PA 17837
570-524-4491
kmclaughlin@seda-cog.org

Quotes will be accepted until May 27, 2021, prevailing time, 2:00 p.m., at which time they will be publicly opened at the Muncy Borough Building, 14 N Washington St., Muncy, PA 17756.

Quotes that are faxed or e-mailed cannot be accepted. Quotes shall be on the forms required,  including the attached “Standard Estimate,” be sealed and clearly marked on the outside, “Engineering/Architectural Services Quote,” and submitted to:

Charley Hall, Borough Manager
Muncy Borough
14 N Washington Street
Muncy, PA 17756

A pre-quote meeting will be held at the Muncy Public Library at 2:00 p.m. on May 20, 2021. Attendance at this meeting will provide interested Engineers/Architects with an opportunity to see the facility and discuss proposed changes to the building.