Request for Proposal – Electrical Vehicle Charging Stations

The City of Olean Department of Public Works is accepting proposals from qualified companies for Design/Installation Services for Electrical Vehicle Charging Stations located along North Union Street at Delaware Avenue and at the City-owned parking lot located at North 1st Street and West Sullivan Street, Olean, NY 14760. The RFP provides background information on the project, contact person for the project, general scope of services, scoring criteria, and the time…

Now Hiring! Parks Maintainer (Full-time)

HELP WANTED City of OleanDepartment of Public Works – Parks Division The City of Olean Department of Public Works is seeking qualified candidates for appointment to a full-time position of Parks Maintainer I.  Applicants must have one year of general buildings and grounds maintenance and repair work.  Job duties include a wide variety of tasks in maintenance of parks grounds, facilities, and equipment.  Candidates for this position must have a…

Mayor’s Press Release – Tree Dedicated in Honor of Susan Cooper

Tree Dedicated in Honor of Susan Cooper November 13, 2023—Olean—The City of Olean employees honored long time City Forester Susan Cooper by dedicating a tree in her honor on Wednesday, November 8, 2023 at 4:00 p.m. in Lincoln Park. Mrs. Cooper was named City Forester in 1992 and stayed on in that capacity until her death on March 16, 2023. She used her position to bring an understanding to community…

Now Hiring! DPW Water Maintainer (Full-time)

HELP WANTED City of Olean DPW The City of Olean Department of Public Works is seeking qualified candidates for appointment to a full-time position of Water Maintainer.   Minimum qualifications as established by the Civil Service Commission state that applicants must have at least one year of experience as a plumber’s helper or two years as a laborer in the maintenance of a water distribution system.   Candidates for this position must…

Mayor’s Press Release – Mayor Aiello Honors Volunteers

Mayor Aiello Honors City Volunteers Patrick and Kathy Driscoll Presented a Key to the City of Olean November 7, 2023–Olean—William J. Aiello, Mayor of the City of Olean, held a Volunteer Appreciation Pizza Party at the John J. Ash Community Center on Friday, November 4, 2022 at 4:00 p.m. Numerous volunteers who serve the City were invited to attend. Guests represented the Litter Control Group, the Downtown Olean Beautification Group,…

Mayor’s Press Release – City of Olean Looking for Volunteers to Shovel Walks

City of Olean Looking for Volunteers to Shovel Walks November 6, 2023—Olean—The City of Olean would like to appeal to residents and service organizations to help those in our neighborhoods who have trouble removing snow from their sidewalks. In previous years the City compiled a list of volunteers willing to help residents who are homebound or living on a fixed income with shoveling and ice removal. Unfortunately, it has been…

Mayor’s Press Release – Ribbon Cutting for Oak Hill Park

October 23, 2023–Olean—William J. Aiello, Mayor of the City of Olean, was pleased to be joined by Common Council President John Crawford; Jennifer Dunning, Department of State Deputy Director of Government Relations; Benjamin Bidell, Department of State Office of Planning, Development and Community Infrastructure; Lee James, Representing Congressman Nick Langworthy; Kara Stimson, Representing Senator George Borrello; Joe Sempolinski, Representing Assemblyman Joe Giglio; Community Development Program Coordinator Keri Kerper; Nick and…

Now Hiring! DPW Construction Worker (Full-time)

HELP WANTED City of Olean DPW The City of Olean Department of Public Works is seeking qualified candidates for appointment to a full-time position of Construction Worker in the Street Division. Minimum qualifications as established by the Civil Service Commission state that applicants must have at least one year of experience as a laborer involving either the construction of bridges, roads, water and sewers appurtenances, buildings, or related field.  Candidates…

Mayor’s Press Release – Ribbon Cutting for Oak Hill Park Announced

Ribbon Cutting for Oak Hill Park Announced October 17, 2023–Olean—William J. Aiello, Mayor of the City of Olean, is pleased to announce that the Ribbon Cutting for the enhancements of Oak Hill Park is scheduled for Friday, October 20, 2023 at 1:00 p.m. at the stage in the park near the corner of Laurens and North Sixth Streets. The public is invited to attend. The 5.5-acre park, which encompasses the…