Park Maintenance Worker (Semi Skilled Laborer) (Seasonal) - White Clay Creek State Park

THE POSITION

Bring your energy outdoors and help shape the places people love to explore! The Department of Conservation and Natural Resources is seeking a Park Maintenance Worker who enjoys hands-on tasks and fresh air. This role gives you the chance to improve facilities and natural areas that thousands of visitors enjoy. Your work will help parks operate smoothly and look their best every day.

DESCRIPTION OF WORK

This position supports the overall operation of park facilities by performing a wide range of maintenance tasks across grounds, buildings, trails, and equipment. As a Park Maintenance Worker, you will perform the following duties:

• Facility Cleaning: Maintain restrooms, empty trash, remove litter, and clear drains and culverts
• Grounds Care: Mow and trim grass and weeds, remove invasive plants, and maintain trails
• Basic Repairs: Repair or replace plumbing fixtures, electrical components, and other park systems
• Equipment Operation: Operate mowers, trucks, and other vehicles while recording fuel use and equipment hours
• Tool Maintenance: Use and maintain hand and power tools such as chainsaws, generators, and saws
• Support Tasks: Assist with hazardous tree removal, storm cleanup, painting, staining, and general 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 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 March 2027.
• Work hours are 8:00 AM to 4:00 PM, with a 30-minute lunch. Days and shifts will vary due to the seasonal nature of the position.
• Overtime and travel may be required. Holidays and weekends are 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.

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.

Commonwealth employees who wish to use their seniority rights must apply to the internal posting for their seniority rights to be considered.

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.

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