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Game Lands Maintenance Worker 1

Commonwealth of Pennsylvania

Game Commission

Fresh

Location

Pennsylvania, 17120

Salary

$38,515 - $56,646

per year

Closes

February 15, 2026

SES Pay Grade

Base salary range: $147,649 - $221,900

Typical requirements: Executive-level leadership experience. Senior executive qualifications required.

Note: Actual salary includes locality pay (15-40%+ depending on location).

Job Description

Summary

This job involves hands-on outdoor work maintaining Pennsylvania's game lands, including building and repairing structures like roads and bridges, operating equipment, and supporting wildlife habitats through tasks like mowing and controlled burns.

It's ideal for someone who enjoys physical labor in nature, has experience with tools or machinery, and wants to contribute to conservation efforts.

A good fit would be a reliable, hardworking individual who thrives in rugged terrain and values public access to natural areas.

Key Requirements

  • One year of laboring experience using construction tools and equipment, or equivalent in farming or construction equipment operation
  • Possession of an active Pennsylvania non-commercial Class C driver's license or equivalent
  • Ability to obtain an active Class A Commercial Driver’s License within one year of employment
  • Ability to perform essential job functions, including physical work in forests, fields, and rugged terrain
  • Full-time availability for 40 hours per week, Monday to Friday, 7:00 AM to 3:30 PM, with no telework option
  • Experience or training in habitat management, mowing, or infrastructure maintenance

Full Job Description

The Pennsylvania Game Commission is seeking a hardworking, outdoor-driven Game Lands Maintenance Worker 1 to help build, maintain, and enhance Pennsylvania's game lands and wildlife habitats. In this role, you will operate heavy equipment, construct and repair infrastructure, manage habitat projects, assist with prescribed fires, and work across forests, fields, and rugged terrain to support healthy ecosystems and public access. If you enjoy physical, hands-on work, take pride in craftsmanship, and want a career where every day supports conservation and Pennsylvania's natural resources, we have the perfect job for you!


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Requirements

As a Game Lands Maintenance Worker 1, you will be performing a variety of semi-skilled duties that support the maintenance, repair, and construction of game land infrastructure such as bridges, roads, parking areas, gates, signs, and public ranges. Work includes assisting with mowing, habitat management projects, and other field tasks essential to maintaining safe, accessible, and wildlife-friendly environments. You will have the opportunity to work closely with field staff to ensure game lands remain in excellent condition for wildlife and the public.

Apply now to take advantage of this hands-on, outdoor focused position, where you will perform meaningful work that supports conservation and recreation across Pennsylvania!

Interested in learning more? Additional details regarding this position can be found in the position description.


Work Schedule and Additional Information:

  • Full-time employment, 40 hours per week
  • Work hours are 7:00 AM to 3:30 PM, Monday - Friday, with a 30-minute lunch. AWS (alternate work schedule) may be available.
  • Telework: You will not have the option to telework in this position.
  • Salary: In some cases, the starting salary may be non-negotiable.
  • You will receive further communication regarding this position via email. Check your email, including spam/junk folders, for these notices.

Qualifications

QUALIFICATIONS

Minimum Experience and Training Requirements:

  • One year of laboring experience using construction tools and equipment; or
  • One year of farming experience using agricultural tools and equipment; or
  • One year of construction equipment operation experience; or
  • An equivalent combination of experience and training.


Special Requirements:

  • This position requires possession of an active Pennsylvania non-commercial Class C driver’s license or equivalent.
  • You must obtain an active Class A Commercial Driver’s License within one year of employment in this job.


Additional Requirements:

  • 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.

  • 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).


    If you are contacted for an interview and need accommodations due to a disability, please discuss your request for accommodations with the interviewer in advance of your interview date.


    The Commonwealth is an equal employment opportunity employer and is committed to a diverse workforce.

    The Commonwealth values inclusion as we seek to recruit, develop, and retain the most qualified people to serve the citizens of Pennsylvania.

    The Commonwealth does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religious creed, ancestry, union membership, age, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, AIDS or HIV status, disability, or any other categories protected by applicable federal or state law.

    All diverse candidates are encouraged to apply.

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