Park Maintenance Worker (Semi Skilled Laborer) (Seasonal) - Colonel Denning State Park Complex

Full Job Description

Are you passionate about working in breathtaking natural surroundings, with the picturesque Colonel Denning State Park as your setting? If you’re ready to roll up your sleeves and make a meaningful impact, we have an exceptional opportunity for you. The Department of Conservation and Natural Resources (DCNR) is seeking a committed Park Maintenance Worker. In this vital position, you will play a key role in the upkeep of roads, trails, and facilities, all while enjoying the fulfilling experience of serving the community. This is your opportunity to contribute to the preservation of our beautiful landscapes for future generations, while also enjoying personal fulfillment and avenues for professional advancement.

Requirements

In this role, your key responsibility will be ensuring the restroom facility remains clean and inviting. This includes replenishing all necessary supplies and utilizing tools such as a broom, mop, scrub bucket, and disinfectant cleaner to effectively complete the task. Additionally, you may be assigned to install picnic grills, park benches, and other amenities, which will require hand digging and mixing concrete for secure installation. You will undertake painting and staining tasks for park signs and structures, which includes removing old finishes and applying new paint with brushes, rollers, or spray guns. Finally, you will perform semi-skilled tasks independently or assist skilled workers with routine maintenance and construction activities at Colonel Denning State Park Complex

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, 37.5 hours/week, 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 in March 2027.

Work hours are 7:00 AM to 3:00 PM, with a 30-minute lunch

Work schedule will vary to include weekends and holidays as needed.

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:

• 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.

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).

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:

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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:
  1. your score may be lower than deserved.
  2. you may be disqualified.
• You may only apply/test once for this posting.
• Your results will be provided via email.