Forest Maintenance Worker (Semi Skilled Laborer) - Weiser Forest District

THE POSITION

The Forest Maintenance Worker position with the Department of Conservation and Natural Resources offers a chance to make a lasting impact on Pennsylvania forests. You help keep facilities, trails, and public spaces safe and welcoming for visitors. This role is ideal for someone who enjoys hands-on work and being outdoors. Join a team that values dedication and the stewardship of natural areas.

DESCRIPTION OF WORK

This position supports the maintenance and protection of buildings, roads, trails, and forest infrastructure across the Weiser Forest District. The role involves semi-skilled tasks that help keep facilities safe, clean, and operational. As a Forest Maintenance Worker, you will perform the following duties:

• Building Maintenance: Perform repairs and general upkeep on buildings and facilities using tools and basic trade skills
• Grounds Care: Maintain grounds by mowing, trimming, pruning, and cleaning outdoor areas around facilities
• Roads And Trails: Assist with the upkeep of roads and trails by clearing debris, improving surfaces, and operating basic equipment
• Tools And Equipment: Complete routine maintenance on tools and equipment and keep work areas organized and clean
• Forest Tasks: Help with timber management, regeneration projects, and other state forest program activities
• Fire Support: Assist with wildfire prevention and suppression activities when instructed

Interested in learning more? Additional details regarding this position can be found in the position description.

Work Schedule and Additional Information:

• This is a seasonal, full-time position with no healthcare benefits. There is not an option to buy into health care benefits. The season runs from March 2026 until November 2026 at which time the employee will be placed on leave without pay. The employee will automatically be returned to employment March 2027.
• Work hours are 7:00 AM to 3:00 PM, Monday - Friday, with a 30-minute lunch.
• This position may require overtime.
• Telework: You will not have the option to telework in this position.
• You will receive further communication regarding this position via email. Check your email, including spam/junk folders, for these notices.

REQUIRED EXPERIENCE, TRAINING & ELIGIBILITY

QUALIFICATIONS

Minimum Experience and Training Requirements:

• One year of experience in laboring work including the use of tools and equipment used in maintenance or construction; or
• An equivalent combination of experience and training.

Conditions of Employment:

• This position requires possession of a valid PA non-commercial Class C driver's license or equivalent.

Other Requirements:

• You must meet the PA residency requirement. For more information on ways to meet PA residency requirements, follow the link and click on Residency Guidelines.
• You must be able to perform essential job functions.

How to Apply:

• Resumes, cover letters, and similar documents will not be reviewed, and the information contained therein will not be considered for the purposes of determining your eligibility for the position. Information to support your eligibility for the position must be provided on the application (i.e., relevant, detailed experience/education).
• Your application must be submitted by the posting closing date. Late applications and other required materials will not be accepted.
• Failure to comply with the above application requirements may eliminate you from consideration for this position.
• All application materials and interview responses must reflect the applicant's own experience, qualifications, and work. Applicants may use generative AI tools for preparation purposes only. Use of AI to misrepresent or falsify information, or to assist during interviews, is not permitted. Review the Guidance for Generative AI Tools & Job Seekers for additional information.

Veterans:

• Pennsylvania law (51 Pa. C.S. *7103) provides employment preference for qualified veterans for appointment to many state and local government jobs. To learn more about employment preferences for veterans, go to www.pa.gov/agencies/employment/how-to-apply.html and click on Veterans.

Telecommunications Relay Service (TRS):

• 711 (hearing and speech disabilities or other individuals).

If you are contacted for an interview and need accommodations due to a disability, please discuss your request for accommodations with the interviewer in advance of your interview date.

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