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Maintenance Repairman 1 - Weiser Forest District
Commonwealth of Pennsylvania
Department of Conservation & Natural Resources
Location
Pennsylvania, 17120
Salary
From $18.46
per hour
Type
Seasonal
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March 10, 2026
Job Description
Summary
This seasonal job involves hands-on maintenance and repair work in Pennsylvania's Weiser Forest District, including tasks like mowing lawns, building trails, clearing snow, installing signs, and helping prevent forest fires to keep the area safe and accessible.
It's ideal for someone who enjoys outdoor physical labor and has experience in basic building, electrical, or mechanical repairs.
The role runs full-time from March to November each year, with no telework or health benefits.
Key Requirements
- Two years of experience in general maintenance work involving at least two of building, electrical, or mechanical trades
- Equivalent combination of experience and training providing necessary skills for maintenance and repair
- Valid Pennsylvania Class C Driver's License
- Ability to perform outdoor physical tasks like trail construction, snow removal, and grass mowing
- Willingness to patrol forest areas and support wildfire suppression efforts
- Availability for seasonal full-time schedule (March-November) with no telework
Full Job Description
Requirements
In this position, your primary responsibility will be to deliver trade services that focus on the repair and preventive maintenance of equipment and infrastructure within the Forest District. This role will involve a variety of tasks, including mowing grass using specialized lawn care equipment, as well as the installation and upkeep of signs and gates throughout the area. You will also be responsible for setting up kiosks in various locations across the state forestlands. In addition to these duties, you will engage in the construction and maintenance of trails and roads, ensuring they remain accessible and safe for public use. During winter months, you will clear snow from sidewalks and parking lots, utilizing basic snow removal tools to maintain safe conditions. Furthermore, your role will extend to supporting wildfire suppression efforts by maintaining essential equipment and actively participating in related activities, thereby contributing to the overall safety and preservation of the forest environment. You will conduct regular forest fire protection activities by patrolling both sparsely populated and densely wooded regions during times of elevated fire risk. This proactive approach aims to prevent, detect, locate, report, and assist in the suppression of forest fires.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, through 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, Monday - Friday, with a 30-minute lunch.
- 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:
- This position requires possession of 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 Guidelines.
- 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).
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.
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.
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