All schools in Upshur County will close at 1 p.m. today. All B-UHS sporting events today are canceled.

City of Buckhannon Street Department looking for Park Attendant

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BUCKHANNON, W.Va. — The City of Buckhannon Street Department will be accepting applications for one seasonal Park Attendant for maintenance and cleaning of all City of Buckhannon owned parks.

  • Applicants must be 18 years of age or older
  • Possess a valid WV driver’s license
  • Able to lift 50 pounds
  • Applicants are subject to drug test and background check
  • Must be willing to work split shifts and weekends

Applications may be obtained at City Hall, 70 E Main St, Buckhannon WV, Mon-Fri 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.  The deadline to receive applications in City Hall is April 23, 2021 at 4:30 p.m.

Successful candidate will commence employment on or about April 30, 2021 and continue until October 31, 2021.

The City of Buckhannon is an EEOC employer committed to the principle of equal opportunity for all qualified persons.

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