Park Maintenance Worker (Semi Skilled Laborer) (Seasonal) - Promised Land State Park Complex

Full Job Description

Are you a versatile individual with a passion for nature, ready to embrace the breathtaking allure of Promise Land State Park? If you seek a hands-on role that truly impacts the community, we have an exceptional opportunity for you. The Department of Conservation and Natural Resources (DCNR) is looking for a committed Park Maintenance Worker. In this vital position, you will play a key role in maintaining our facilities through tasks such as light carpentry, plumbing, and the care of park grounds, all while enjoying the profound satisfaction of contributing to the community. This is your opportunity to help safeguard our stunning landscapes for future generations, while also discovering personal fulfillment and avenues for professional advancement.

Requirements

In this role, you will perform various maintenance tasks at Promised Land State Park, including light carpentry, plumbing, and the general upkeep of park grounds and facilities. Your work will involve semi-skilled manual labor related to construction and maintenance within the State Park. Responsibilities include repairing buildings and facilities with tools from different trades, such as carpentry and plumbing, as well as maintaining and cleaning vehicles and equipment used in the park.

You will also be involved in basic cement work, including constructing forms, mixing and applying cement, and laying stone and block walls. Ground maintenance will require mowing, weeding, litter collection, and preparing sites for new turf, along with planting and caring for trees and shrubs. Additionally, you will paint park structures and ensure cleanliness in restrooms, offices, and other facilities, which includes minor repairs like changing light bulbs and tightening fixtures.

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, through 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.

Condition of Employment:

• This position requires possession of a valid driver's license that is not under suspension.

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:
  • 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.