Park Maintenance Worker (Semi Skilled Laborer) - Kettle Creek State Park Complex

THE POSITION

If you find enjoyment in outdoor endeavors and thrive in a hands-on role, the Department of Conservation and Natural Resources (DCNR) invites you to explore a rewarding career with our team at the Kettle Creek State Park Complex as a seasonal Park Maintenance Worker. Here, you will take part in vital tasks involving the upkeep of park grounds and facilities while embracing the gratifying essence of public service. Through your work, you will help create safe, attractive, and welcoming spaces for all. This position not only provides you with a sense of personal achievement but also a pathway for professional growth and advancement. We look forward to meeting you!


DESCRIPTION OF WORK

This position supports daily maintenance and construction tasks that keep park buildings, grounds, and facilities safe and clean for the public. Work involves both independent tasks and assisting skilled staff with larger projects. As a Park Maintenance Worker, you will perform the following duties:

• Facility Care: Clean park buildings and assist with routine building and equipment upkeep
• Grounds Work: Mow lawns, maintain trails, and perform landscaping and shoreline maintenance
• Construction Support: Assist skilled staff with carpentry, concrete work, plumbing, electrical tasks, and demolition
• Equipment Use: Operate hand tools, power tools, and park machinery in a safe and proper manner
• Public Interaction: Provide directions, answer questions, and respond to visitor comments
• Project Assistance: Support scheduled projects and maintenance at both Kettle Creek and Ole Bull State Parks

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 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 are 8:00 AM to 4:00 PM, Wednesday - Sunday, with a 30-minute lunch.
• Some overtime and travel may be required.
• 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.

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).
• 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 www.pa.gov/agencies/employment/how-to-apply.html