Park Maintenance Worker (Semi Skilled Laborer)

Full Job Description

Are you ready to roll up your sleeves and make a real impact at the Nolde Forest Environmental Education Center? If so, we have an exciting opportunity for you!

The Department of Conservation and Natural Resources (DCNR) is looking for a reliable and responsible Park Maintenance Worker.

In this vital position, you will play a key role in keeping the center's buildings, facilities, and grounds in top shape by performing minor repairs, maintaining facilities, and engaging in a variety of projects.

This is a fantastic chance to contribute to your community while helping to conserve our beautiful landscapes for future generations, all while gaining personal satisfaction and opportunities for professional development.

Requirements

In this position, you will engage in various trades, utilizing hand tools and equipment in supporting staff with the upkeep and repair of facilities, equipment, and tools at the Nolde Forest Environmental Education Center.

Your responsibilities will encompass tasks such as cleaning, using and repairing landscaping tools and equipment, light carpentry, and ensuring tasks are completed safely.

You will be responsible for replacing light bulbs, cleaning gutters, and caring for motors through oiling and adjustments.

Furthermore, you will paint interior walls, park signs, and other surfaces as directed.

Additionally, you will document your work, communicate effectively with the team, and contribute to creating a welcoming and safe place for visitors, volunteers, and coworkers.

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. 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 March 2027.
• Work shifts/days vary, will work 5 days/37.5 hours 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 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:

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):

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.