Forest Maintenance Worker (Semi Skilled Laborer) (Seasonal) - Elk Forest District

THE POSITION

Start your next adventure in Pennsylvania's great outdoors. The Forest Maintenance Worker position with the Department of Conservation and Natural Resources offers a chance to protect natural spaces that people rely on every day. This role gives you steady outdoor work that keeps forest lands safe and accessible. You will help care for public lands that make Pennsylvania proud. Apply today if you enjoy physical work and making lasting improvements to public spaces!

DESCRIPTION OF WORK

This position supports forest maintenance, fire response, equipment operation, and other district activities across State Forest lands. The role contributes directly to public safety, resource protection, and the upkeep of essential facilities and infrastructure. As a Forest Maintenance Worker, you will perform the following duties:

• Facility Care: Clean, repair, and maintain forest buildings, trails, tools, and equipment
• Equipment Operation: Operate specialized vehicles, machinery, and tools to complete maintenance tasks
• Road Upkeep: Maintain forest roads by grading surfaces and clearing rights-of-way
• Emergency Response: Respond to search, rescue, and wildfire events as trained and assigned
• Forest Support: Assist with snow removal, supply delivery, boundary work, and habitat improvement activities

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 7:00 AM to 5:00 PM, Tuesday - Thursday and 7:00 AM to 4:30 PM on Friday, with a 30-minute lunch.
• Overtime and travel may occur.
• Alternate work schedule may be available for this position.
• 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.
• 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.

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