Park Maintenance Worker (Semi Skilled Laborer) (Seasonal) - Kettle Creek State Park

Full Job Description

The Department of Conservation & Natural Resources is actively seeking a committed Park Maintenance Worker to become part of the team at Ole Bull State Park, which is situated within the Kettle Creek State Park Complex. This position entails engaging in semi-skilled manual labor that is essential for the maintenance and enhancement of the park's facilities and its stunning natural landscapes. Candidates who are ideal for this role will demonstrate a robust work ethic and a genuine enthusiasm for safeguarding the beauty of our natural resources. The responsibilities associated with this position may include a variety of tasks such as landscaping, maintaining trails, and performing general repairs, all of which are crucial for creating a safe and enjoyable experience for park visitors. If you have a passion for outdoor work and are eager to play a significant role in the conservation of our parks, we invite you to apply and become an integral part of our mission to protect and enrich Kettle Creek State Park.

Requirements

In this position, you will engage in semi-skilled tasks independently or provide assistance to a skilled worker in the routine maintenance and construction activities within a State Park. Your responsibilities will include repairing buildings and facilities by utilizing tools from various trades such as carpentry, electrical work, and plumbing. You will also be involved in the operation and upkeep of vehicles and equipment used throughout the park, ensuring they are clean and well-maintained.

Additionally, you will construct simple forms for cement work, mixing and placing cement, finishing surfaces with masonry tools, and laying stone and block walls. Ground maintenance is another key aspect of your role, which involves mowing grass, cutting weeds, and managing firewood, as well as picking up litter and maintaining cleanliness in the park. You will also be tasked with preparing sites for new turf, planting and caring for trees and shrubs, and painting or staining park structures, signs, and gates.

Furthermore, you will be responsible for general housekeeping and building maintenance, which includes cleaning restrooms and offices, performing minor repairs like replacing light bulbs, and ensuring the safe and proper use of all tools and equipment. Assisting park visitors with information in a friendly manner is essential, as is completing necessary documentation such as daily records and fuel dispensing logs. Lastly, you will operate a two-way radio following established procedures to maintain effective communication within the park.

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. 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 March 2027.

Work shifts/days vary, will work 5 days/37.5 hrs. per week to include weekends and holidays if 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.