Park Maintenance Worker (Semi Skilled Laborer) (Seasonal) - Ryerson Station State Park

THE POSITION

Start your next adventure in Pennsylvania's great outdoors. As a Park Maintenance Worker with the Department of Conservation and Natural Resources, you help keep our parks safe, clean, and ready for visitors. This role lets you build hands-on skills while supporting spaces that families enjoy all year long. Every day gives you the chance to make a visible difference in the community.

DESCRIPTION OF WORK

This position supports the overall care and upkeep of park grounds, buildings, and facilities. It combines physical tasks with routine maintenance to keep the park operating smoothly. As a Park Maintenance Worker, you will perform the following duties:

• Grounds Care: Maintain grass, brush, trees, and natural areas using hand tools and power equipment
• Facility Upkeep: Clean park buildings, remove trash, and complete basic custodial tasks
• Equipment Operation: Operate and maintain vehicles and machinery such as dump trucks, Utility Task Vehicles, and tractors
• Routine Repairs: Assist with repairs and basic construction using carpentry, plumbing, electrical, and masonry tools
• Tool Maintenance: Perform preventative maintenance on tools and equipment used in daily tasks

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 approximately March 2027.
• Work hours are 7:00 AM to 3:00 PM, with a 30-minute lunch.
• Work shifts and days vary, will work 5 days/37.5 hours per week to include weekends, holidays, and evenings when needed
• 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.

Condition 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.

Legal Requirements:

• A conditional offer of employment will require submission of criminal history reports. See hiring agency contact information.

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).

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