Please be advised that Fees for Pool Access have been changed:

Department of Parks and Recreation

The Department of Parks and Recreation is releasing the Mother's Day Route, as the route has changed from previous years.

Route:

7th and Penn to 7th and Jeffrey

1. Left Turn to 4th and Jeffrey
2. Left turn to 4th and Yarnall
3. Right turn to 3rd and Yarnall

The three stops are 7th and Lloyd, 7th and Tilghman, and 7th and Jeffrey

Join us as Chester supports Chester on our Panther’s road to UYFL Nationals in Florida!

Wednesday, December 2nd, 2015

Chester City Hall Community Room

6:00 PM

Registration Days: Monday through Friday

Time: 9:00 AM - 4:30 PM

Place:  City of Chester, 1 Fourth Street  Chester, PA  19013

Deadline:  November 20, 2015

Kids Ages:  Newborn to 12 Years Old

Must have kids Social Security Card

Parents must have Driver's License or State ID

Must live in Delaware County

For more information, please contact Parks & Recreation at 610-447-7700.

The 2018 swimming pool season at Memorial Park begins June 16 – September 3, 2018. The pool is open every day from  12:00-6:00pm.

You can obtain a pool application at Chester City Hall or by downloading the application on this page.

Download Application

To purchase a day or seasonal pass, please review the current pool fees.

ALL PAYMENTS MUST BE MADE WITH A MONEY ORDER.

Pool Fees:

Chester City Hall - One Fourth Street

Saturday, June 17, 2017

9:30 AM - 1:00 PM

Door Prizes will be available

For more information, call 610-447-7861

The meeting for Zoning Board Hearing Meeting for Wednesday, February 15, 2017 has been cancelled for the month of February due to lack of applications.

The meeting for Planning Commission Meeting for Wednesday, February 8, 2017 has been cancelled for the month of February due to lack of applications.

We are in need of 150 volunteers to participate in a training (drill), to familiarize our residents with the screening and distribution of medication in the event there was a biological threat present in the City of Chester and surrounding areas.

*** Interested in volunteering? ***

Email your contact information to Rosetta Cater at: [email protected]

Join us as we kick off our Fourth Annual

5k Run / Walk for Breast Cancer

This event is FREE for EVERYONE!

Location:  Chester Waterfront (Seaport Drive) & (Flower Street)

Pre-register by: 10/01/2016

Walk / Run Date:  10/22/2016

On-Site Registration Time:  7:30 AM

Start Time promptly at 8:00 AM

For more information contact Ms. Rosetta Carter  (610) 447-7700 ext. 7955

Come Celebrate the City of Chester's

Let's Move! 6th Anniversary Celebration and Health Awareness Month

Download Flyer

Please call Ms. Rosetta Carter at the Bureau of Health (610) 447-7770

These events are sponsored by Mayor Thaddeus Kirkland and Councilman William Jacobs, Director of Public Safety

3rd Men's Wellness Breakfast

"Men's Health Matters"

Featuring:  Glenn Ellis
President / Senior Consultant at Strategies for Well-Being, LLC

Saturday, October 29, 2016

8:00 AM

Chester City Hall Community Room

1 Fourth Street

Chester, PA  19013

For more information please contact:

Rosetta Carter, Community Health Director @ 610-447-7770 x7955

Please be advised that we will be experiencing extreme weather conditions throughout the City of Chester, with temperatures reportedly dropping below zero this evening and overnight. We encourage all residents to stay inside.

In the event of a power outage, we strongly advise residents to seek temporary shelter with family or friends.

We also advise our homeless population to seek adequate shelter at one of the agencies below. If you see someone who is homeless and in need of shelter, please call 911.

Emergency Shelter Information

City Team Ministries
634 Sproul Street
Chester, PA 19013
(610) 872-6865

Salvation Army
151 West 15th Street
Chester, PA 19013
(610) 874-4266

Please be mindful to check on our elderly!

City of Chester Department of Public Safety’s

3rd Annual 5K Walk / Run

Councilman William “Al” Jacobs, Director

Chester Waterfront (Seaport Drive)

7:30 AM Sharp

We Invite you to pre-register by contacting:

Ms. Rosetta Carter, Community Health Education Director

@ 610-447-7770 x7955

This is a free event and open to the public!

CITY OF CHESTER TOP TEN PUBLIC SAFETY & HEALTH CODE VIOLATIONS

The City of Chester Department of Public Safety is committed to working with the community to help preserve the quality and integrity of our neighborhoods, while ensuring public health and safety. Our Code Enforcement staff has identified the TOP TEN CODE VIOLATIONS most commonly found within our community.

In accordance with the Chester City Codified Ordinances, if founded these violations may warrant fines of up to $1000.00.

1. Construction or Building without Permits
2. Unlawful Operation of Businesses
3. High Weeds and Grass
4. Unregistered / Inoperable/Abandoned Motor Vehicles
5. Trash & Debris
6. Vacant, Unsecured Property
7. Miscellaneous Property Maintenance Violations
8. Unleashed Dogs
9. Pet Allowance
10. Animal Waste

We encourage residents to report suspected violations within their neighborhood to the Department of Public Safety Bureau of Health. You may contact the Department with any questions or concerns at 610-447-7770. You may also pick up a detailed copy of these regulations at Chester City Hall 1 E. Fourth Street Chester, PA, or click ‘Public Notices’ at www.ChesterCity.com

Councilman William Al Jacobs, Director
Ieasa Nichols, Public Health Commissioner

The City has adopted a Curfew Ordinance.  Please see the document linked below for more information.

Read Full Ordinance

https://youtu.be/TU8CN6D03WU

VOLUNTEERS

"The Eyes and Ears to insure that students are safe on their way to and from school."

Office of the Community Liaisons
Mayor John A. Linder
610-447-7700  x1202
www.chestercity.com

WHAT ARE THE RESPONSIBILITIES OF COMMUNITY BLOCK LEADERS?

Primary duets of Community Block Leaders in Chester are as follows:

• Nurturing Neighborhood pride among residents
• Volunteers in this position work in conjunction with city government to keep residential blocks safe and clean.

Office of the Community Liaisons
Mayor John A. Linder
610-447-7700  x1202
www.chestercity.com

Let’s do some cleaning.  Spring is on the horizon, so let’s come together and clean the City.

Join city officials during the 2021 Clean-up Caravan. 7 days, 7 different locations.

WHEN: EVERY Tuesday and Thursday during March (first event begins March 9, 2021)

TIME: 10am -2pm

MEETING POINT: Chester City Hall (10am)

The City of Chester’s Annual Community Shredding Event is back.

We are hosting a FREE event that will help you dispose of personal material in a safe, trusted and environmentally friendly way.

This event is FREE for all Chester residents and business owners.

When: Friday (3/26) & Saturday (3/27)

Time: 9am – 2pm (both days)

Where:  Chester City Hall (Parking Lot)

PUBLIC NOTICE: Trash Schedule for Week of February 22, 2021

Due to the recent winter storms, trash collection will operate on a

"Holiday Schedule". We apologize for any inconvenience this may cause.

• Monday's trash will be collected  on Tuesday, February 23, 2021
• Tuesdays trash will be collected on Wednesday, February 24, 2021
• NO RECYCLE on Wednesday, February 24, 2021
• Thursday's trash will be collected as scheduled
• Friday's trash will be collected as scheduled

Effective Monday, February 8, 2021 Chester City Hall will return to normal business hours.

Monday – Friday (9am -4:30pm) 

All personnel and visitors must adhere to CDC guidelines related to stopping the spread of COVID-19.

Everyone must have their temperature taken when entering the building. Masks are required and social distancing must be followed.

Delaware County is looking to hire college or graduate students to fill two internship positions.

1. Economic Development/Commerce Center Internship. To find out more about this opportunity, click the link below:

https://www.delcopa.gov/employment/jobpostings/summerinternship_commercecenter.html

2. Sustainability Commission and Chief Sustainability Officer Internship. To find out more about this opportunity, click  the link below:

https://www.delcopa.gov/employment/jobpostings/summerinternship_sustainabilitycommission.html

We're Growing...

PA Medical Cannabis Grow Process Facility in Chester, PA looking for team members to join us as we embark on the next phase of bringing quality cannabis products to our patients.

If you or someone you know is interested in finding out more information about our company, culture, and products, visit our website at www.agri-kind.com

Classification:                Groundskeeper                                                                         

Supervisor:                    Property Manager                                                          _______=

Effective Date:              01/01/2020_____________________________________________

Position Summary

Under direct supervision of the Property Manager performs general manual and limited unskilled work in the maintenance and upkeep of public housing grounds. Responsibilities include performing a variety of custodial, grounds keeping tasks at the various Authority properties, may operate simple hand tools.  Instructions are specific in nature on all but previously learned tasks, and work is subject to review for quality upon completion.

Essential Job Functions (An incumbent may or may not perform all the following duties)

The statements contained here reflect general details as necessary to describe the principal functions of this job, the level of knowledge and skill typically required and the scope of responsibility but should not be considered an all-inclusive listing of work requirements.  Individuals may perform other duties as assigned including work in other functional areas to cover absences or relief, to equalize peak work periods or otherwise balance the work load.

1. Performs general grounds maintenance.
2. Pick up debris for eventual disposal as instructed, keeps Authority grounds free of trash.
3. Emptying trash receptacles.
4. Sweep streets
5. Reports any unsafe or hazardous conditions encountered or observed on Authority property.
6. Uses a variety of small hand tools and implements such as but not limited to rakes, shovels, brooms, mops, pliers, hedge clippers, etc.
7. Sweeps and maintains parking areas.
8. Performs other related duties as required.

Required Knowledge and Abilities

1. Knowledge of grounds maintenance practices and procedures.
2. Knowledge of the methods, practices, tools, and materials used in repair and groundskeeping.
3. Knowledge of the occupational hazards and applicable safety precautions of the assigned work.
4. Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with coworkers, residents, contractors, and the general public.
5. Ability to follow written and oral instructions.
6. Ability to communicate both orally and in writing.

 Physical Requirements

1. Ability to work while standing for extended periods of time.
2. Ability to bend or stoop down

Minimum, Education, Training and/or Experience

1. Graduation from high school, or equivalent.
2. Some experience in maintenance or grounds care.
3. Any equivalent combination of education, training, and experience which provides the required knowledge and abilities may be considered sufficient.

Special Requirements

1. Ability to be bonded.
2. Must be insurable under the Housing Authority's vehicle insurance policy.

CHESTER HOUSING AUTHORITY

Classification:  Maintenance Manager

Supervisor:       Director of Housing Operations

Effective date:  July 1, 2020

Position Summary

Under the direction of the Director of Housing Operations, this team member plans, organizes, manages, and provides administration and oversight for the Chester Housing Authority Maintenance Department; sets priorities and directs the work of assigned staff on a project or day-to-day basis; supervises the full range of day-to-day technical maintenance, repair, installation, alteration, and construction activities involving carpentry, plumbing, roofing, painting, mechanical, heating, air conditioning, and electrical trades work to improve, maintain, and renovate CHA buildings, facilities, and grounds; performs a variety of administrative tasks relative to the functional area; and performs related work as required.

Essential Job Functions

Management reserves the rights to add, modify, change, or rescind the work assignments of different positions and to make reasonable accommodations where and when appropriate so that qualified employees can perform the essential functions of the job.

• Plans, organizes, assigns, supervises and reviews work of assigned staff in the maintenance of all Housing Authority buildings and facilities.
• Manages the work order system and daily allocation of tasks for assigned maintenance staff in order to meet the appropriate priority for the work. Provides monthly reports to the Director of Housing Operations on work output.
• Ensures and measures customer service in accordance with the Agency’s expectations.
• Observes, directs, and evaluates the execution of the full range of facilities maintenance duties which includes a wide variety of routine to technical maintenance, repair, installation, alteration, and construction activities involving carpentry, plumbing, roofing, painting, mechanical, heating, air conditioning, and electrical trades work; may participate in performing technical building maintenance and repair work if qualified.
• Ensures that the Authority’s maintenance policies and procedures are followed and updated as needed.
• Evaluates employee performance, including completing performance evaluations, advices and effectively recommending progressive disciplinary action as needed; assists in employee selection and promotion. Manages leave requests from staff to ensure adequate day time and on–call coverage at all times.
• Plans, schedules, prioritizes, and assigns routine and emergency maintenance, preventative maintenance and annual inspections and repair work; communicates status of repairs to appropriate personnel, working cooperatively to schedule repairs in accordance with established and special operational priorities.
• Provides reports and/or update measures, monitoring the work load and operations and activities of the Maintenance Division; implements quality control measures; identifies opportunities for improving service delivery methods and procedures; provides recommendations concerning process changes and operational efficiencies; reviews recommendations with appropriate management staff and implements agreed-upon improvements.
• May answer emergency phone calls for after-hours maintenance support on a secondary basis, provides support as needed to the primary on-call duty staff, and when necessary responds to calls as well and/or calls in a vendor.
• Manages procurement of and relationships with third-party vendors for a wide range of contracted services, including but not limited to cycle and vacancy painting and flooring replacement, elevator maintenance, landscaping, and similar ongoing maintenance needs, ensuring work is done in compliance with contract requirements.
• May provide input into the design, engineering, construction, and field inspection processes for Capital Improvement and Extraordinary Maintenance Projects to ensure contractors’ compliance with Housing Authority standards; attends preconstruction meetings; performs detailed plan checks of construction and design to ensure adherence to established policy and sound engineering practices.
• Monitors the maintenance budget monthly. Manages inventory control to ensure that adequate but not excessive stock is kept and that costs are adequately budgeted for and assigned to the correct properties.
• Recommends training for employees in work methods, use of tools and equipment, and relevant safety precautions.
• Assists in developing short-term and long-term plans, work plans, procedures, and schedules.
• Responds to complaints and answers questions from tenants or escalates to management, as necessary.
• Observes safe work methods and makes appropriate use of related safety equipment as required.
• Maintains public facilities of shop areas, storage sites, and other work areas in a clean and orderly condition, including securing equipment at the close of the workday.
• Manages the disaster recovery plan for the agency and represents the agency at meetings on such topics.
• Maintains accurate computerized logs and records of work performed and materials and equipment used; prepares reports as required.
• Performs other duties as assigned

Required Knowledge and Abilities

• Principles and practices of employee supervision, including work planning, assignment, review and evaluation, discipline, and the training of staff in work procedures.
• Techniques for managing systems and providing a high level of customer service to the public and Housing Authority staff, in person and over the telephone.
• Record keeping principles and procedures; basic computer applications related to the work; English usage, grammar, spelling, vocabulary, and punctuation; basic arithmetic related to mechanical, electrical, and electronic components.
• Yardi, TenMast or Emphysis (or similar) knowledge and ability to utilize electronic systems to manage and monitor workflow.
• Safe work methods and safety practices pertaining to the work, including the handling of hazardous chemicals; safe driving rules and practices.
• Principles and practices, methods, equipment, tools, and materials used in maintaining, repairing, constructing, and installing buildings and facilities, including carpentry, plumbing, painting, masonry, and mechanical and electrical work.
• Ability to work in less than ideal conditions, g. noise, high traffic areas, etc.
• Ability to estimate building and repair costs and to prepare specifications for new purchases for equipment and supplies.
• Ability to orient other workers and to explain organizational policies, rules, regulations, and procedures.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with co-workers, vendors, consultants, contractors, architects, residents, HUD, and local, state, and federal officials; ability to communicate with people from a broad range of socio-economic
• Ability to establish, monitor, and achieve objectives through skillful delegation of

Physical Requirements

• Ability to physically walk and survey facilities in order to conduct
• Ability to work/inspect in wet, damp, hot, cold, or dusty
• Ability to stoop kneel in order to gain access to work
• Ability to work while standing for extended periods of
• Ability to lift 50 unassisted.

Minimum Education, Training, and/or Experience

Any combination of training and experience that would provide the required knowledge, skills and abilities is qualifying. A typical way to obtain the required qualifications would be:

• Equivalent to graduation from an accredited two or four-year college or university with major coursework in construction management, urban studies, public administration, property management, or a related field
• Four (4) years of progressively responsible experience in maintenance operations and management, including one year of lead or supervisory experience, two years preferred. Experience with underserved populations and rental housing is preferred.

Special Requirements

• A valid driver's license
• Possession of CMM and CAMT certification or ability to become certified within 12 months of the date of hire is required.
• On-call 24-hours to respond to emergencies

CHESTER HOUSING AUTHORITY IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER

AND IS A DRUG FREE WORKPLACE

J.P. Mascaro is looking to hire 5-6 Chester residents immediately.

Interested?

Call General manager Tony Bergandino during normal business hours:

610-272-2765