Park Maintenance Worker (Semi Skilled Laborer)

Full Job Description

The Department of Conservation and Natural Resources is seeking full-time seasonal Park Maintenance Workers to support the upkeep and preservation of Parker Dam State Park Complex.

In this hands-on role, you will perform a wide range of semi-skilled maintenance and repair tasks across multiple trades—most notably building, mechanical, and electrical work—to help ensure that park facilities, structures, and grounds remain safe, functional, and welcoming for all visitors.

Your efforts will directly support the park’s mission of protecting natural resources while providing high-quality recreational experiences.

As a Park Maintenance Worker, you will contribute to everything from routine facility upkeep to more specialized repair projects, gaining valuable experience in diverse trades while working in a beautiful outdoor setting.

This is an excellent opportunity for someone who enjoys physical work, problem-solving, and making a visible impact on public lands.

Apply now and become part of the team that keeps Parker Dam State Park Complex running smoothly for the thousands of visitors who enjoy it each year.

Requirements

In this role, you will perform a wide range of semi-skilled maintenance and construction tasks that support the daily operations of the state park.

Your work helps ensure that park facilities, grounds, and equipment remain safe, functional, and welcoming for visitors.

Whether working independently or assisting skilled trades staff, you’ll play an essential part in preserving the park’s natural beauty and infrastructure.

Key Responsibilities

• Perform semi-skilled maintenance and repair tasks, working independently or assisting skilled trades workers in carpentry, electrical, plumbing, and general building repair.
• Operate, clean, and assist in the maintenance of park vehicles and equipment used throughout the park.
• Build simple cement forms, mix and place concrete, finish surfaces, and assist with stone and block wall construction.
• Carry out grounds maintenance, including mowing, trimming, cutting firewood, removing litter, cleaning grills, sweeping paved areas, digging ditches, and maintaining drains and culverts.
• Prepare sites, seed and establish turf, and plant and maintain trees and shrubs to support healthy landscape growth.
• Paint or stain park buildings, signs, gates, and other structures as needed.
• Perform general housekeeping by cleaning and restocking restrooms, pit latrines, offices, and other buildings; complete minor repairs such as replacing bulbs or tightening fixtures.
• Use all equipment, power tools, and hand tools safely and responsibly.
• Assist park visitors by providing information in a friendly and helpful manner.
• Complete required forms and records, including daily logs, mileage sheets, fuel records, and leave slips.
• Operate a two-way radio following proper communication procedures.
• Assist with wastewater treatment plant operations and sampling as needed.
• Perform other related duties to support park operations.

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 schedule will vary. Work will be scheduled 5 days/37.5 hours per week and will include a 30-minute lunch.

• Work may be scheduled on weekends, holidays, and all shifts 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 Guidelines.
• 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.

All application materials and interview responses must reflect the applicant’s own experience, qualifications, and work. Applicants may use generative AI tools for preparation purposes only.

Use of AI to misrepresent or falsify information, or to assist during interviews, is not permitted. Review the Guidance for Generative AI Tools & Job Seekers for additional information.

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.