Maintenance Repairman 1

Full Job Description

Are you a talented tradesperson with a passion for the outdoors and experience with performing a diverse range of projects?

If you seek to advance your career while delivering vital services to the Commonwealth, we have an exceptional opportunity for you.

The Department of Conservation & Natural Resources (DCNR) at Gifford Pinchot State Park is thrilled to invite a dedicated Maintenance Repairman 1 to perform specialized tasks in the upkeep of our park's roads, trails, and facilities.

If you are eager to join a committed team that prioritizes the preservation of natural resources and the maintenance of state parks, we encourage you to apply today and embark on a fulfilling career in park maintenance.

Requirements

In this role, you will be tasked with performing a variety of trades at the sub-journey level in maintenance and repair. Your duties will include minor routine repairs either independently or with minimal supervision, as well as assisting skilled tradespeople or foremen with more complex projects. A basic understanding of the methods, materials, tools, and safety practices related to trades such as carpentry, plumbing, HVAC, mechanical, masonry, electrical, welding, and landscaping is essential, though this list is not exhaustive. Additionally, you should be capable of operating equipment like tractors, mowers, dump trucks, pickup trucks, motorized turf machinery, and chainsaws, and be able to comprehend operation and maintenance manuals for these tools.

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. 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.
• Employee in this position will be required to work weekends, and holidays as required. Days/Shifts will vary, employee will work 37.5 hrs./5 days per week.

• 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.

Qualifications

QUALIFICATIONS

Minimum Experience and Training Requirements:

• Two years of experience in general maintenance work which has involved at least two of the building, electrical, or mechanical trades; or
• Any equivalent combination of experience and training that affords the applicant with the Required Knowledges, Skills, and Abilities.

Special Requirements:

• You must possess a valid Pennsylvania Class C Driver's License.

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.

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).

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):

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.

Additional Information

• Completing the application, including all supplemental questions, serves as your exam for this position. No additional exam is required at a test center (also referred to as a written exam).
• Your score is based on the detailed information you provide on your application and in response to the supplemental questions.
• Your score is valid for this specific posting only.
• You must provide complete and accurate information or:
  • your score may be lower than deserved.
  • you may be disqualified.
• You may only apply/test once for this posting.
• Your results will be provided via email.