Park Maintenance Worker (Semi Skilled Laborer) (Seasonal) - Tobyhanna State Park

Full Job Description

Are you interested in an opportunity to spend your workday maintaining and caring for one of Pennsylvania's beautiful outdoor spaces? The Department of Conservation and Natural Resources is seeking dependable, motivated Park Maintenance Workers to support the construction and upkeep of facilities and grounds at Tobyhanna State Park. If you have a strong work ethic, value craftsmanship, and are interested in joining a team that takes pride in contributing to a safe, well-maintained environment for our visitors, we encourage you to apply!

Requirements

As a Park Maintenance Worker, you will provide semi-skilled manual work in the construction and maintenance of Tobyhanna State Park. This includes assisting in building and facility repairs; performing basic carpentry, masonry, painting, plumbing, and electrical tasks; and maintaining vehicles, equipment, and tools. Additionally, you will be responsible for routine groundskeeping, housekeeping, and minor building repairs while ensuring all work is completed safely, efficiently, and in compliance with established safety standards. This role also involves interacting with park visitors in a friendly and helpful manner and maintaining accurate records related to daily activities and equipment use.

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 health care 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 approximately in March 2027.

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:

• 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:
  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.