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Hours Full-time, Part-time
Location Sigel, Pennsylvania

About this job

Salary

$21.22 Hourly

Location

Jefferson County, PA

Job Type

Civil Service Seasonal Full-Time

Job Number

CS-2026-53691-94620

Department

Department of Conservation & Natural Resources

Division

CN Fors Dstr #8

Opening Date

07/08/2026

Closing Date

7/21/2026 11:59 PM Eastern

Job Code

94620

Position Number

00096219

Union

AFSCME

Bargaining Unit

J1

Pay Group

ST04

Bureau / Division Code

00388108

Bureau / Division

CN Forest District #8

Worksite Address

12622 Route 949

City

Sigel, Pennsylvania

Zip Code

15860

Contact Name

Becky Hershberger

Contact Email

behershber@pa.gov

THE POSITION
The Maintenance Repairman 2 position with the Department of Conservation and Natural Resources offers a rewarding chance to support the care of Pennsylvania's state forests. In this role, you help maintain important facilities, equipment, and outdoor areas that keep forest lands safe and enjoyable. Your work will support both daily operations and long-term conservation efforts. Join a team that values practical skill, dedication, and pride in protecting natural resources.

DESCRIPTION OF WORK

This position supports forest district operations through maintenance work, facility care, roadway upkeep, and assistance with forest management and fire protection. As a Maintenance Repairman 2, you will perform the following duties:

* Facility Upkeep: Maintain buildings, mechanical systems, trails, signs, and other forest district structures
* Equipment Operation: Operate and maintain tools, vehicles, tractors, and specialized maintenance equipment
* Road Maintenance: Clear debris, install culverts, clean ditches, and repair forest roads using assigned tools and machinery
* Outdoor Tasks: Assist with snow removal, deliveries, sign projects, wildlife openings, and fence maintenance
* Fire Assistance: Support forest fire protection by maintaining equipment and helping with prevention and suppression activities
* Vehicle Service: Perform routine vehicle maintenance such as oil changes, tire rotations, and basic repairs


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 employment with no health care benefits. There is not an option to buy into health care benefits. The season runs from approximately 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 in March 2027.
  • Work hours will be between 7:00 AM and 5:00 PM Monday - Friday. Specifics about work schedules, including the possibility of an alternate work schedule, will be discussed during the interview.
  • 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:

  • Two years of experience as a Maintenance Repairman 1 (Commonwealth job title or equivalent Federal Government job title, as determined by the Office of Administration); or
  • Four years of experience in building and plant maintenance work, which has involved at least two of the building, electrical, or mechanical trades; or
  • Any equivalent combination of experience and training that affords the applicant with the Required Knowledges, Skills, and Abilities.


Special Requirement:

  • You must possess a valid Pennsylvania Class C Driver's License.


Other Requirements:

  • PA residency requirement is currently waived for this title.
  • 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).
  • If you are claiming education in your answers to the supplemental application questions, you must attach a copy of your college transcripts for your claim to be accepted toward meeting the minimum requirements. Unofficial transcripts are acceptable.
  • 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

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Posting ID: 1277649679 Posted: 2026-07-12 Job Title: Maintenance Repairman